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History Around the Coast Path – Part VI – Elegance and Innovation in Georgian England

In the sixth instalment of our series on the ‘History Around the Coast Path’, guest writer and SWCPA Chair, Bob Mark, explores the evolution of architecture through the Georgian and Victorian periods and the impacts of the Industrial Revolution on the South West coastline.

by South West Coast Path AssociationSeptember 20, 2023March 20, 2025
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Remembering Carol

Carol, together with her husband John, had long been supporters of the SWCP and of the Association. One of Carol’s later wishes was to leave a lasting legacy for future walkers.

by South West Coast Path AssociationSeptember 13, 2023March 20, 2025
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Remember a Charity Week 2023: A Path to the Future

With Remember a Charity Week upon us, we are served with a poignant reminder of the lasting impact we can leave on the world after we’re gone, and how we can help make the world a better place for future generations

by South West Coast Path AssociationSeptember 8, 2023March 20, 2025
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A Way Maker Welcome

Enjoying a Way Maker Welcome on the 50th Anniversary Trailblazer Walk  

by South West Coast Path AssociationAugust 18, 2023April 9, 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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The Grizzly – a Coast Path Friendly Event

We meet the organisers of ‘The Grizzly’ a challenging coast path friendly event that leaves a light footprint.

by South West Coast Path AssociationAugust 2, 2023March 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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