While the South West Coast Path is well known for its dramatic clifftop views, stunning landscapes and wildlife, it also offers a window into the region’s rich built heritage. From ancient chapels and tin mines to quirky follies and lookout huts, the trail is lined with fascinating heritage that tells the story of our coastline. Discover some of the historic buildings you can explore along the South West Coast Path.
This week (24th February – 2nd March) is Cornish Pasty Week, a celebration of the thick-crusted, filled pasty with origins dating back to the 13th century. In this blog, we’re diving into the history of this D-shaped pastry, and how today it supports Cornwall’s culture, heritage, and economy.
In the fifth instalment of our series on the ‘History Around the Coast Path’, guest writer and SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, explores the fascinating history of smuggling goods along our coastline and the ensuing creation of the coast path.
SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, shares the second article in his series that explores the history on and around the South West Coast Path.
Discover Agatha Christie’s hometown of Torquay and learn a little more about the famous writer and her enduring connection to Devon in this guest blog by Graham Kerr, owner of English Riviera Walking Tours.
‘Heritage Open Days’ – England’s biggest festival of heritage and culture – starts later this week, running from the 10 – 19th September 2021. Hundreds of heritage sites that aren’t usually open to the public will be opening their doors to us all, many for free. At SWCPA HQ we felt that the festival was especially poignant this year after 18 months of access being restricted to so many of the special spaces and places which make us feel good. In this blog we have picked out ten sites that we as a team would like to visit, incorporating a walk along the National Trail.
The South West Coast Path 