At the South West Coast Path Association we are fortunate to work with a range of diverse businesses that enjoy the Path as much as we do! One of these businesses is Whirlwind Sports, a sports retailer based in Cornwall who don’t just work near the South West Coast Path, they live in rhythm with it. The team at Whirlwind have written this guest blog to talk about their passion for the Path.
Welcoming aboard one of our new Way Maker businesses, Cottages on the Coast, a family-owned holiday lettings agent in North Devon. In their guest blog, Oliver and Alice, the duo behind Cottages on the Coast, share with us their 5 favourite family walks in North Devon to help you slow down, connect, and enjoy the best of the North Devon coastline.
With autumn just around the corner, we’ve reached out to Byron Woolacombe Holidays for their pick of dog-friendly walks a short distance from Woolacombe, taking in some of the most iconic sections of the South West Coast Path.
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.
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.
