The clocks have gone back and the weather is turning colder, but even so, many of us are dreaming of weekend beach-time. It’s the time of year when dog owners and their four-legged friends can access beaches, and with that comes a plethora of winter coastal walkies to be enjoyed. We caught up with our furry volunteer, Rudy the SWCP Ambassadog (@cornishrudy on Instagram), and his owner Laura to find out which routes they love best.
As winter storms return to our shores, we’re reminded the climate crisis hasn’t gone away, and that access to natural landscapes like those of the South West Coast Path (SWCP) are possibly more at threat than ever before.
“For anyone reading this wondering if they should do it, my opinion is an unreserved Yes!”
Whether you’re an adrenalin junkie looking for your next fix or interested in trying something new on your next walking holiday, there really is something for everyone. We’ve put together our Top 5 water-based activities in the South West and where best to try them – all just a stone’s throw from the Path.
Exhibition curator and owner of The Byre Gallery, Elaine Dye curates five exhibitions a year at her gallery on the Rame peninsula in Cornwall.
Cornwall’s Tin Coast is located in West Cornwall, stretching between Pendeen Lighthouse and the iconic Cape Cornwall seven miles to the south. In 2006, this area was recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site to mark the significance of the landscape, which played a pivotal role in the 18th and 19th centuries when copper and tin mining was a booming industry.
The South West Coast Path 