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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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Last month our National Trail Officer, Lorna, headed to Dorset and had a productive day with the Area Rep volunteer for the Abbotsbury to South Haven Point stretch, discussing the opportunities and challenges along this section of the trail. Postcards from the Path Today, we are celebrating National Poetry Day 🌈 🥾 Dreaming of a really, really big walk? The long and winding path......... This month’s Inspired by the Coast feature spotlights Devon artist @joewebsterart whose work is shaped by the wild landscapes of the South West coast.

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