Wildlife – The South West Coast Path

Young Photographer of the Year – Arthur Allan

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s Young Photographer of the Year —Arthur Allan, who captured a truly special moment with his stunning image “Rubbing Shoulders on Gwennap Head.”

Community Engagement Health and Wellbeing SWCP Journeys

The South West Coast Path to fun, friendship and fitness

Do your New Year resolutions include tackling the South West Coast Path this year? To help you get started, whether it’s to walk a few steps or the full 630 miles, Coast Path Connectors’ volunteer Jane Leigh explains how she set out on the Path, and what keeps her walking.

Environment Explore Fundraising

New Boardwalk opens on Porlock Marsh, Exmoor

Working in partnership to deliver a new 70 metre long boardwalk at Porlock Marsh West will enable easier access all year round.

Community Engagement Explore Wildlife

Celebrating National Insect Week – Spotting Insects in Dorset

In celebration of National Insect Week (23rd – 29th June), Catherine Mason (Community Engagement – Dorset) shares highlights from a misty but magical community walk over Ballard Down with the Loft community group. Despite the drizzle, the chalk grasslands gradually revealed a buzzing array of wildlife, from marbled white butterflies to bush crickets and red-tailed bumblebees. As the sun broke through, the wildflower meadows burst into life with thirteen butterfly species and countless other pollinators making an appearance.

Explore Inspired by the Coast

Behind the Lens II

Behind The Lens II provides insight from each photographer about their image, giving viewers an extra dimension to the exhibition on display at London Paddington, 22 May – 19 June 2025. You can view all the winning images plus more at the South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Paddington Station, London. The exhibition highlights the diversity, beauty, wildlife, heritage, and seasonality of the coastal environment, on and around the South West Coast Path. Thank you to Great Western Railway and Network Rail for their support of the exhibition.

Community Engagement Volunteers

Coast Path Connectors Training Sessions

Our volunteers are a fundamental part of our Coast Path Connectors Project; leading walks, preparing for walks and supporting participants when out walking. In this blog written by Alex, our Coast Path Connectors Project Manager, we will be having a look back at our 2024 online training session programme.