75 years of our Natural Health Service
Celebrating 75 years of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, which in England alone accounts for 26% of the land, with 15 National Parks, 46 National Landscapes and 20 National Trails.
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Celebrating International Volunteers Day
Today, 5th December, is International Volunteers Day, and we’re sharing stories from three of our fantastic volunteers across the SWCP. We talk to Active Devon Volunteer Award winner, Jeanie Blackall of Healing Steps; Local Path Rep and Coast Path Connectors (CPC) Walk Leader, Paul Miller; and Area Rep and CPC Volunteer, Bryn.
Coast Path Connectors Winter Update
Wrapping up Coast Path Connectors for the end of the year, we’re thrilled to be able to continue this project into 2025. Catch up on the latest updates across the South West.
Inspired by the Coast – Hannah Jenkinson
In the latest instalment of our Inspired by the Coast series, we talk to Hannah Jenkinson, a Fine Art student at Cornwall College University Centre. Hannah works from a small studio built from reclaimed farm materials, that overlooks the South West Coast Path. She makes expressive visual art with a passion for exploring relationships with nature. She cherishes the stretch of coast path that runs through her home and has walked and sketched there for years.
Making Black Friday Green
This year we as a Charity will again be supporting Green Friday (29th November 2024) and Giving Tuesday (3rd December 2024); aiming to give people globally an opportunity to avoid the pressure to buy which comes with Black Friday and do something special for the planet.
International Co-operation, skills & knowledge sharing
Director Julian and National Trail Officer Lorna recently attended the opening of our International Friendship Trail with the Bruce Trail in Canada and from there went onto the 2024 World Trails Network Conference in Ottawa. Here is an update from their time in Canada written by Lorna.
The South West Coast Path 