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Inspired by the Coast

Embracing the Serenity of Coastal Creativity: An Artist’s Reflection by Poole-based illustrator, Lauren Marina

In this latest instalment of our ‘Inspired by the Coast’ blog series, we talk to Lauren Marina, Poole-based illustrator whose art is inspired by nature, and a deep sense of connection and wonder with the sea and soil around her.

by South West Coast Path AssociationMarch 4, 2024March 20, 2025
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Coast Path Connectors New Year Update

In the latest update on our Coast Path Connectors project, we share highlights from our winter walks across our five hub areas, including our first volunteer-led walk in Plymouth.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 31, 2024March 20, 2025
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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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Inspired by the Coast

RIGHT OF WAY: Writing and Walking through Grief

Interdisciplinary theatre-maker and director, Beth Bowden, talks about the creative process behind her new five-star, award-nominated play, RIGHT OF WAY.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 4, 2024March 20, 2025
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Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Leela Chakravarti

Introducing Leela Chakravarti, Marine Biologist turned Potter, who draws inspiration from the coastline in her pottery.

by South West Coast Path AssociationJanuary 4, 2024March 20, 2025
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It’s #WorldOceanDay 🌊 It’s the final day of Volunteers’ Week, and we are delighted to round the week off with Isabelle Maggs. Isabelle is our Path Rep for Braunton to Bideford in North Devon and has volunteered with us for over a decade! 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!

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