The recent IUCN recognition of trail corridors as Protected Areas gives an opportunity to leverage trail brands for sustainability.
The Coastal Wildbelt is a great example of the potential of trail corridors to deliver positive nature action and connect people with nature.
To mark National Grief Awareness Week, we are sharing the very personal journey of Phil Brown, a member of the South West Coast Path Association who recently walked the full 630 miles in memory of his wife Anna. This is Phil’s story, in his own words, of his memorable walk.
2025 has been a great year for walking. Our fantastic Coast Path Connectors (CPC) team has been out in the heat of the summer, the wet of the autumn, and the cold of the winter, creating many opportunities for people to enjoy the wellbeing benefits of coastal walking.
At the South West Coast Path Association we are fortunate to work with a range of diverse businesses that enjoy the Path as much as we do! One of these businesses is Whirlwind Sports, a sports retailer based in Cornwall who don’t just work near the South West Coast Path, they live in rhythm with it. The team at Whirlwind have written this guest blog to talk about their passion for the Path.
To celebrate National Poetry Day we are delighted to share a coastal collaboration between artist Jane Colquhoun, and poet Amanda Griffin, which is inspired by hikers on the Coast Path in Dorset.
Welcoming aboard one of our new Way Maker businesses, Cottages on the Coast, a family-owned holiday lettings agent in North Devon. In their guest blog, Oliver and Alice, the duo behind Cottages on the Coast, share with us their 5 favourite family walks in North Devon to help you slow down, connect, and enjoy the best of the North Devon coastline.
The South West Coast Path 