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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

One of the best things about walking the Coast Path? Finishing the day with our toes in the sea. 🌊✨ Absolute bliss after miles of coastal hiking. What's your favourite thing to do following a day of walking the #SWCP? 📸 Sara Bourke 📍Lee Bay, North Devon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🌊📸 From Coast to Capital! Our South West Coast Path Photography Exhibition is now open at London Paddington Station. Discover the beauty, wildlife and stories of England’s original Coast Path and learn why protecting it matters. 📍 Platforms 8 & 9, Paddington 📅 Until 31 July

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy #WorldOceanDay 🌊 📸 Scott Fisher 📍Chapel Porth, Cornwall A spectacular view of some perfect waves on the Cornish coast, with offshore winds creating a wave rainbow - look closely! 🌈

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Breathtaking views from the South West Coast Path. 💙 📸 Michael Fletcher 📍Treen Cliffs, West Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

During Mental Health Awareness week (11-17 May), we’ve been reflecting on how walking along the South West Coast Path is a simple, powerful way to support mental health. Find out more in our blog ➡️ blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/05/14/s... 📷 Holdstone Down, Exmoor

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The environment of the #SWCP is a source of creativity for artists, including sculptor Don Taylor. Don takes his inspiration from the land and sea of the Lizard Peninsula, working with Serpentine Stone. ➡https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/05/06/inspired-by-the-coast-don-taylor/

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Blooming beautiful, a vista through the trees to Dartmouth. 📷 Simone Stedmon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

We’re delighted to introduce artist Lucy Davies in our Inspired by the Coast series 🎨 Lucy captures the colour, movement and joy of the Cornish coastline in her vibrant seascapes. Discover more: blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/03/23/i... ✨

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today marks the Spring Equinox 🌼 We’re looking forward to longer days on the Coast Path — sunsets from beaches and cliff tops, and walks bathed in that golden evening light - what a way to start the weekend! Happy spring, everyone! 📷 Sunset at Tintagel by Jasmin Fernholz

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🌊 Big news! The King Charles III England Coast Path is now the world’s longest managed coastal trail. At its heart is the 630-mile South West Coast Path 🥾 🌱Nature and coastal walking 💙 Read the BBC News article: 🔗https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo 📷 Marsland Mouth by Chris Bull

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Sunshine is coming ☀️ Feeling a bit like this goat — perched on the edge of a rock, waiting patiently in the shade for those warmer rays to arrive. Not long now… spring is on its way! 🌱 📷 Samantha Petherick 📍Valley of the Rocks, Exmoor

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Gool Peran Lowen! ⚫️⚪️ Our monthly walk with St Petrocs took us to beautiful Glendurgan Garden on the Helford River. To celebrate St Piran’s Day we enjoyed pasties kindly donated by Cornish Oven, shared together on Durgan Beach. An a-maze-ing day! 🌿🥟

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Walking in Bad Weather 🌧️🥾 “There’s no such thing as bad weather…” — but leading community walks takes more than a waterproof! We walk year-round when it’s safe, because for many these walks mean connection, routine and a wellbeing boost. blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/02/26/s...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Sunset is now after 5.30pm and we’re feeling that first hint of spring 🌅✨ There’s something hopeful about lingering light at the end of the day — a reminder that brighter, longer evenings are on their way. Coastal strolls in golden hour? Yes please. 🌊 📷 Shaun Selley

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🌊 It now costs over £1 MILLION a year to care for the South West Coast Path. Costs have doubled in 5 years due to the impacts of climate change, storms and increased footfall. To keep the Path open and safe, we must invest in resilience. 💙 #SWCP 🔗 www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/about-coast-...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

⚠️ Landslip at Stonebarrow near Charmouth ⚠️ A large landslip has closed part of the South West Coast Path. A 1.5-mile diversion is in place – please follow signs. This is a natural, changing coastline. Stay safe, keep back from cliffs and be #CliffAware 🌊

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

💭Misty days on the South West Coast Path 📸 Jake Starr 📍Kynance Cove, Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Walking with the University of Plymouth 🌊📸 Our team led Photography and Creative Media students on two Coast Path walks, from Cremyll to Cawsand and Barbican to Royal William Yard, exploring how landscapes shape creativity. Inspiring new coastal connections!

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

📸 LAST CALL for entries! South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year closes at midnight tomorrow (31.01.26). If you walked the Path in 2025 and captured your adventure, we’d love to see it. Free to enter! Enter now: southwestcoastpath.org.uk/photographer-of-the-year 📷Shaun Selley

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

📣ONE WEEK TO GO!! ⏳ENTER NOW!! The #SouthWestCoastPath Photographer of the Year 2025 ⏰ Entries close Midnight, 31st January! Get involved and share your photos taken on the #SWCP during 2025. ➡ FIND OUT MORE www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/photographer... 📸 Shaun Selley 📍Ilfracombe, North Devon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Stormy skies, shifting light and that unmistakable coastal drama. Even on moody days, the South West Coast Path looks good. ☁ 📷 Annie Marston 📍Hartland, North Devon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

The Path to fun, friendship & fitness 👣 Do your 2026 plans include the South West Coast Path? From a few steps to all 630 miles, Coast Path Connector Jane Leigh shares how she started — and what keeps her walking. Monday motivation we love 💙 Read more 👉 blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/01/08/t...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Blue skies at Rinsey Head 💙 Explore more with our 2.8mile circular walk ➡️ www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/47/

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🤝 Partnership & community 🌊 Mike Radford, St Petrocs, reflects on Coast Path Connectors: “Interest and attendance grow every month… people are eager for the next walk and friendships have formed.” Supporting wellbeing walks on the SW Coast Path. blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2026/01/08/p...

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Partnership and community with St Petrocs

In this Q & A, Mike Radford, Vocational Development Officer at St Petrocs (Cornwall-based homeless charity) reflects on the value of the partnership between St Petrocs and the South West Coast …

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

💨🌳 Storm Goretti’s 100mph winds caused widespread damage across West Cornwall, including the South West Coast Path. Our teams are assessing damage and the long-term restoration. Please support our Storm Damage Appeal and help protect the Path for all. 🫶 ➡ bit.ly/StormGoretti...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🌿 A new 70m boardwalk opens at Porlock Marsh, home to stunted trees & a 6,000-year-old petrified forest. Built with Exmoor timber by Exmoor NP Authority, funded by SWCPA & The Best of Exmoor, it restores year-round access while protecting marshland. 🥾✨

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Looking for walking inspiration? We’ve got 400+ routes to explore! Winter on the Coast Path brings wild seas, bracing winds and peaceful moments. Try a Perranporth beach stroll or a cliff-top walk to St Agnes 👉https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/22/ 📷Rob Donald 📍Perranporth

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

✨ 1st January Happy New Year to all our wonderful supporters! Wishing you a bright, fresh start to 2026. We can’t wait to begin another year of adventures on the South West Coast Path — here’s to many miles, wild views and new memories ahead. 🥾🌊🎉 📷 Kaitlin Schoewe 📍Jurassic Coast

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

📣 Call for entries! South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2025 is open! 🌊📷 Share your best 2025 shots — golden skies, cliff-top walks, wild weather moments. Free to enter & open to all. Could your photo win? Enter now 👉 southwestcoastpath.org.uk/photographer-of-the-year 📷Jen Rogers

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

🎁 Boxing Day walks are the perfect way to burn off Christmas treats! 🌫️🥾 Stunning photo by Andy Lyons shows a fogbow lighting up the coastline along the Path. Will you be getting out for a walk today to enjoy the fresh air and winter views? 🌊✨

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Day Wishing all our wonderful supporters a joyful festive day. And if you’re heading out on the South West Coast Path today — enjoy every step. 🌊✨ 📷Nicky Haywood 📍Geevor Tin Mine, West Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🌅 Lulworth Cove — where light dances on sea and land, painting the cove in a golden glow. A perfect spot to pause, breathe, and take in the beauty of the South West Coast Path. 🌊✨ 📷 James Loveridge

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

✨ Winter Solstice ✨ Today marks the shortest day of the year — a moment to pause, breathe and embrace the gentle shift into winter. As the light slowly returns, we’re celebrating the wild beauty of the South West Coast Path during the quieter winter season. ❄️🌊 📷Harry Williams 📍The Rumps, Cornwall

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

✨ It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas on the South West Coast Path! From twinkling harbours to glowing village streets, the coastline is sparkling its way through the dark winter nights. ❄️🎄 📷 Gary Holpin 📍Christmas harbour lights at Brixham, Devon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

What a year on the South West Coast Path! Our wellbeing walks, partnerships and amazing volunteers have helped hundreds connect with nature, community and the Trail. Read our full 2025 wrap👇 blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025…

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

🎁 Gift a South West Coast Path membership! 💙 Help protect all 630 miles of the Trail, from storm repairs to improved access. Includes 2026-27 Guide, Trailblazing magazine, monthly e-newsletters & more. Give a gift that keeps the Coast Path thriving! ➡️ www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/join

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Blue Sky Healing Steps enjoyed a brilliant birdwatching walk with Rose, Northam Burrows Country Park Ranger, this week. From Stonechats and Skylarks to Curlew and Godwits on the Skern, the group soaked up the wildlife and ended with a well-earned hot drink. Huge thanks to Rose for a fantastic day! 🐦

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🎁 Give the gift of the coast! 🌊 Help repair storm-hit signs & improve wayfinding so walkers stay safe and confident. Support our Find Your Way Appeal and protect the South West Coast Path for today, tomorrow & generations to come. www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/support-us/s...

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

From trail to beach, the SWCP leads you to stunning spots like Holywell Bay, seen in many films and TV shows. Try the 8-mile Holywell St Piran circular walk around Penhale Point and dunes, where St Piran is said to have washed up on his millstone. 🌊🥾https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/510/

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

A year of cancer support walks on the South Devon Coast — from beach strolls to hill climbs, warm coffees and new friendships. Thanks to The Mustard Tree for funding this vital programme. For info about our Plymouth group, contact gemma@southwestcoastpath.org.uk

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Sometimes called the healing path, the South West Coast Path can offer comfort after a life-changing loss. For National Grief Awareness Week, we’re sharing Phil Brown’s 630-mile walk in memory of his wife, Anna. 🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/12/02/national-grief-awareness-week/

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday — a day to celebrate every act of generosity 🫶 We’re so grateful for our volunteers, supportive businesses and all of you who donate or join as members. You make the South West Coast Path what it is. Explore ways to give back today: southwestcoastpath.org.uk/support-us

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

This Green Friday, skip the sales and embrace the Trail. 🌿 Swap shop queues for awe-inspiring views on the South West Coast Path. Support this special natural asset 🫶 southwestcoastpath.org.uk/support-us/support-an-appeal 📷 Bossington - Gary Holpin 📷 Newlyn - Mark Gowan 📷 Hopes Nose - Robert Hughes

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

It’s National Tree Week 🌳 We couldn’t let it pass without sharing two of the most-photographed trees from our archive. Can you guess where each one stands along the South West Coast Path? Drop your guesses below — and tell us which tree you’d walk to see first. 🥾 1. 📸Martin Cockayne 2. 📸Jon Rees

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

🌳 It’s National Tree Week! We’ve picked favourite tree-and-trail shots from last year’s Photographer of the Year entries — from Hooken Cliffs’ lush greenery to recycled Christmas trees stabilising dunes at Widemouth Bay. 📸 2025 entries now open! Link in bio.

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Cloudy skies can be pretty spectacular ⛅ 📷 Graham Smith 📍 Walking into the sunset at Ayrton Cove, South Devon

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Winter Community Walks in Cornwall ❄️🥾 Our Cornwall team led an NHS referral group on a 5-mile walk at Bedruthan Steps. A supportive mix of new and experienced walkers enjoyed stunning views and a blue-sky lunch stop at Porth Mear. ℹ️ southwestcoastpath.org.uk/coast-path-connectors

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

🥾 Andrea Mead's vivid account of the Bude to Crackington Haven walk makes you feel every step of this stunning, challenging stretch. Discover more 📖 🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/11/14/bude-to-crackington-haven-adventures-on-the-south-west-coast-path/ 📷 Helen Mcginnes 📷 Andrea Mead

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

We’re lucky to work with businesses that love the Path as much as we do ❤️ Whirlwind Sports shares how the Path evokes community, connection and movement. 🔗https://blog.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/2025/11/05/life-on-the-edge-living-and-working-beside-the-south-west-coast-path/ 📷 Maddy Knowles

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South West Coast Path @southwestcoastpath.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Peaceful reflection on the Coast Path. #lestweforget #RemembranceSunday 📷 Andrew Turner 📍West Pentire, Cornwall

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