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.
From insect walks and coastal history tours in Torbay to butterflies and sea swims in Dorset, our walking groups are making the most of the summer. The Coast Path Connectors project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, continues to bring people together on accessible, supported walks across our five area hubs in Torbay, North Devon, Dorset, Plymouth and Cornwall. In this latest update, our Community Engagement team give an update on their community walks and what’s to come.
Walking the South West Coast Path isn’t just about miles. Transformative Journeys is our new blog series sharing real, powerful, and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. Our next story follows one couple’s unforgettable seven-year journey along the Path and the challenges they faced along the way. From blazing heat to heart surgery, the Coast Path becomes their shared purpose, facing each mile with incredible resilience and determination.
Transformative Journeys is our blog series sharing real, powerful and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. Our next story began with the discovery of a hidden diary from the 1990s written by Glynis’ late father. What started as a personal tribute became a journey of reconnection, discovery and transformation. Over 53 days spread across seven years, Glynis retraced the route and found along the way a renewed sense of purpose, passion and belonging.
In celebration of National Insect Week (23rd – 29th June), Catherine Mason (Community Engagement – Dorset) shares highlights from a misty but magical community walk over Ballard Down with the Loft community group. Despite the drizzle, the chalk grasslands gradually revealed a buzzing array of wildlife, from marbled white butterflies to bush crickets and red-tailed bumblebees. As the sun broke through, the wildflower meadows burst into life with thirteen butterfly species and countless other pollinators making an appearance.
John Dixon, a pollution artist, emphasises the environmental themes in his work derived from collected plastic debris on beaches. Inspired by nature and other artists, he highlights the detrimental effects of plastic waste on oceans and ecosystems. He advocates for changing consumer habits and regulatory reforms to combat plastic pollution.
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