Writer Sophie Pierce has walked and swum along the shores of Devon and Cornwall all her life. But when her 20-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2017, she found a whole new connection with the coast path.
Our fiftieth celebrations have highlighted to us why we hold the Path dear – they have inspired challenge, creativity, wellbeing, friendships, and celebrations for our wonderful volunteers… the list goes on! In this blog, we share 50 reasons why we love Britain’s longest National Trail.
In the first of this blog series on solo hiking, we explore the motivation behind solo journeys and relate them to experiences on the South West Coast Path.
Our Coast Path Connectors project is going from strength to strength, with five of our local hubs up and running.
As we enter a new season, we reflect on the changing landscape and wildlife that emerges throughout the autumn months. As the days shorten and the temperature dips, we’ve shared some handy tips to help get you trail-ready for autumn.
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.
The South West Coast Path 