While the South West Coast Path is well known for its dramatic clifftop views, stunning landscapes and wildlife, it also offers a window into the region’s rich built heritage. From ancient chapels and tin mines to quirky follies and lookout huts, the trail is lined with fascinating heritage that tells the story of our coastline. Discover some of the historic buildings you can explore along the South West Coast Path.
We aim to make our Coast Path Connectors community walks as accessible as possible for as many people as possible. Where we can, we like to use public transport so that everyone can get to the start points easily and so that participants can do the walks by themselves at a later date. Here are a few suggestions of some walks from our hub areas using public transport.
Introducing Christina Carpenter, the illustrator behind Plant Paper Scissors, whose joyful collage work is inspired by wild coastlines, sea swims and the quiet beauty of the natural world. In her guest blog, Christina shares how the ever-changing South West Coast Path fuels her creativity and explores the connection between cold-water dips, coastal textures, and her unique process of transforming painted paper into playful, nature-inspired illustrations that celebrate the magic of life outdoors.
Looking to explore Cornwall’s ‘forgotten corner’? Whitsand Bay Fort, a proud South West Coast Path Way Maker, offers walkers a warm welcome, a stamp in their Coast Path Passport, and a base from which to explore Whitsand Bay and its surrounds. Located just a short foot ferry from Plymouth, followed by a rewarding coastal hike, there’s plenty to explore. In this blog, hiking enthusiast Anna Reid shares her must-do guide to exploring the area.
Welcome back to our blog series, ‘A Taste of The Salt Path’, where we share 3-day walking itineraries featuring filming locations from The Salt Path, with quotes from Raynor Winn’s best-selling memoir. In this fourth walking itinerary, we walk the Cornish coast from Boscastle to Padstow, tracing clifftop paths, remote coves, and fishing villages, ending with a ferry ride into one of Cornwall’s most beloved harbour towns. Expect dramatic ascents and descents, hidden valleys and headlands, and sweeping views across the Atlantic.
If you’re planning your next adventure on the South West Coast Path, then look no further than our pick of camping and glamping spots across the trail, with budget-friendly options to farm stays, holiday parks and glamping sites, so that you can plan your next solo expedition or family holiday in style.
The South West Coast Path 