nature – The South West Coast Path

Strengthening the friendship trail: Volunteers visit the Bruce Trail in Ontario, Canada

Eight South West Coast Path volunteers enjoyed an unforgettable nine-day visit to Ontario, Canada, in autumn 2026, celebrating the Friendship Trail partnership with the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Highlights included Niagara Falls, walking the Cape Chin Friendship Trail, learning from First Nations guide Caley Nadjiwon Doran, and joining the hugely successful Bruce Trail Hiking Festival. The trip created lasting friendships, shared learning, and stronger international links, with hopes of welcoming Canadian hikers to the South West Coast Path in 2027.

Health and Wellbeing

World Mental Health Day 2026 : Real voices, real change

This World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing powerful stories of lived experiences from our community that highlight the positive impact of connection, nature and shared experiences on mental wellbeing.

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Way Maker Focus: Coastal walks and cosy evenings at The Sunray in Dorset

Nestled in the heart of Dorset, The Sunray in Osmington is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the South West Coast Path. With beautifully restored cottages, a welcoming pub and stunning coastal walks nearby, it offers a memorable seaside escape. As a Way Maker business, The Sunray also helps support and protect the trail.

Community Engagement Health and Wellbeing

Community Engagement: Summer Wrap Up

With the weather turning cooler and days becoming shorter, the Community Engagement team reflect on a busy summer. Despite some very hot days, the team have been leading walks and introducing more local communities to the beautiful South West Coast Path to groups that might not normally have the opportunity to get out, as well as those who draw benefit from the positive health and wellbeing impacts of walking the Path.

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A Love Letter To Really Really Big Walks

Guest writer Tom Lowe grew up on the South West Coast Path. Jam first by nature, cream first by nurture. When not walking, Tom works in education. You might bump into him around North Devon trying to figure out how to say “Buen Camino” in scone. Tom shares some reflections and lessons learned whilst walking on trails around the world.

Environment Explore

Creating the Clodgy Causeway, St Ives

Steve Church, Volunteer Path Rep and Planning Officer at the charity, describes the incredible work that was undertaken on the Path west of St Ives, to create a granite causeway in 2015. A great story of how partnership and passion combined to create a path improvement that is still appreciated by walkers a decade later!