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Celebrating National Insect Week – Spotting Insects in Dorset

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.

Environment Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – John Dixon

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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A Taste of The Salt Path: Westward Ho! to Bude 3-Day Walking Itinerary on the South West Coast Path

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. This third walking itinerary is not for the faint of heart, taking in dramatic cliff-top views, ancient woodland, hidden coves, plunging valleys and some of the most remote and rugged coastline of Devon and Cornwall.

Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Katie Eliza

Introducing Cornwall-based artist, Katie Eliza, whose expressive seascapes are inspired by the raw beauty of the South West Coast Path. In her guest blog, Katie shares how walking the Cornish coastline fuels her creative process, her deep-rooted connection to place, and the way light, texture and seasonality shape her work.

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Transformative Journeys on the South West Coast Path – Lis and Paul’s Story

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. This story comes from a couple who turned a shared love of Cornwall into a life-changing adventure. Inspired by a book and spurred on by retirement, health goals, and the lure of the sea, they spent months preparing—losing weight, climbing hills in the Peak District, and planning their journey down to the last detail.

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Transformative Journeys on the South West Coast Path – Sarah’s Story

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 first story comes from Sarah, who set off from Minehead in 2015, grieving her father and facing a health scare of her own. What followed was a ten-year journey—walked in stages, in all weathers, and often alone—that helped her process grief, rediscover joy, and reconnect with herself.