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Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Don Taylor

We are delighted to introduce Don Taylor, an artist who takes his inspiration from the land and sea of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Working with driftwood, coppiced wood, and the unique serpentine stone that can only be found here, natural materials fuel his creativity.

by South West Coast Path AssociationMay 6, 2026May 11, 2026
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New Boardwalk opens on Porlock Marsh, Exmoor

Working in partnership to deliver a new 70 metre long boardwalk at Porlock Marsh West will enable easier access all year round.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 6, 2026
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History Around the Coast Path – Part VIII – Empire, Conflict, and Recovery – the early 20th Century

In the eighth instalment of our series on the ‘History Around the Coast Path’, guest writer and SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, explores the expansion of the British Empire and socio-political changes of the early 20th century.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 31, 2024March 20, 2025
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Eyes along the coast

Today, 60 National Coastwatch Institution stations and 2,700 highly trained volunteers keep a visual watch around the coastline, supporting the Coastguard and other rescue services. Get your Coast Path Passport stamped at one of twenty-four NCI stations along the SWCP.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 9, 2024March 20, 2025
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History Around the Coast Path – Part V – Wars with France, Taxes, Smuggling, and the Creation of our Path

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.

by South West Coast Path AssociationAugust 2, 2023March 20, 2025
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History Around the Coast Path – Part II – Early Medieval –  Saints & Monasteries, Kings & Castles

SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, shares the second article in his series that explores the history on and around the South West Coast Path.

by South West Coast Path AssociationApril 26, 2023March 20, 2025
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Introducing Ian Banfield as part of our Volunteers' Week focus. Ian  has volunteered with the Plymouth Coast Path Connectors for two years, leading Cancer Support walks alongside his dog, Bracken 🐾 Today is World Trails Day 🌍 Volunteers' Week celebrations continue and today we are introducing Tracey Upton who began walking with our Coast Path Connectors (North Devon)  in 2024 and now co-leads North Devon Carers walks, while also supporting her husband on Cancer Support Walks. Today, as part of Volunteers’ Week, we are introducing Terry Sweeney, one of our Planning Reps based on the Jurassic Coast. Terry has been involved with the South West Coast Path for over 40 years, even helping to make the trail walker-friendly when the Path was in its infancy – he’s a true trailblazer! Volunteers' Week celebrations continue, and today we meet Sharon Whale, who has volunteered with the Cornwall Coast Path Connectors hub for over a year, leading 1–2 walks a month and encouraging others to get involved. Continuing our celebration of Volunteers’ Week, today we’re introducing Richard Maunder, Path Rep for Constantine Bay to Watergate Bay in North Cornwall and Area Path Rep for Padstow to Hayle. Richard is one of 60 volunteers at the charity who walk their section of the path in winter as part of our SWCP annual survey.

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