Introducing Laura Wall, an award-winning artist, illustrator and author based in the seaside town of Teignmouth. In her guest blog, Laura shares her love of painting and storytelling, her connection to the coast and developing her compositions, passion for travel and her Teignmouth-based studio and gallery—now a Coast Path Passport stamping point.
Welcome back to our new 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, as well as places to stay, eat & do. In this second walking itinerary, we walk from Combe Martin to Croyde, taking in rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, golden sands, sweeping dunes and epic views.
Introducing our new 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, as well as places to stay, eat & do. In this first walking itinerary, we walk for 35 miles from Minehead to Combe Martin, taking in the heady cliffs and coastal woodlands that Exmoor National Park has to offer along this initial stretch of the South West Coast Path.
In celebration of World Earth Day on 22nd April, we’re highlighting the stunning protected landscapes along the South West Coast Path. Passing through five National Landscapes and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, our trail is a fantastic place to explore the natural beauty and biodiversity that surrounds us. Discover the protected landscapes along the South West Coast Path.
In celebration of International Dark Sky Week (21st to 28th April), we speak to Jen Rogers and Gary Holpin about their passion for dark sky photography, preferred shooting locations, and tips for photographing the Milky Way and the Northern Lights.
Behind The Lens II provides insight from each photographer about their image, giving viewers an extra dimension to the exhibition on display at London Paddington, 22 May – 19 June 2025. You can view all the winning images plus more at the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Paddington Station, London. The exhibition highlights the diversity, beauty, wildlife, heritage, and seasonality of the coastal environment, on and around the South West Coast Path. Thank you to Great Western Railway and Network Rail for their support of the exhibition.
The South West Coast Path 