2025 has been a great year for walking. Our fantastic Coast Path Connectors (CPC) team has been out in the heat of the summer, the wet of the autumn, and the cold of the winter, creating many opportunities for people to enjoy the wellbeing benefits of coastal walking.
One of our wonderful volunteers, Sharon Thomas, shares her passion for the SWCP through the lens of accessibility. Sharon is an enthusiastic access advocate and collaborates with rangers, the National Trust and the SWCPA to promote well-marked and wheelchair-accessible routes.
In celebration of International Women’s Day this Saturday 8th March, we invited the women on our Board of Trustees to share about their role for the SWCPA, mentorship and advice for women looking to make an impact in their career.
Our volunteers are a fundamental part of our Coast Path Connectors Project; leading walks, preparing for walks and supporting participants when out walking. In this blog written by Alex, our Coast Path Connectors Project Manager, we will be having a look back at our 2024 online training session programme.
Today, 5th December, is International Volunteers Day, and we’re sharing stories from three of our fantastic volunteers across the SWCP. We talk to Active Devon Volunteer Award winner, Jeanie Blackall of Healing Steps; Local Path Rep and Coast Path Connectors (CPC) Walk Leader, Paul Miller; and Area Rep and CPC Volunteer, Bryn.
In his guest blog, read about Mattia’s experience volunteering for the South West Coast Path Association during his year abroad through the Eramus+ programme, the people he met and places he explored, thanks to the National Lottery Heritage funded Coast Path Connectors project.
The South West Coast Path 