South West Coast Path Association
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We are the charity caring for & championing the South West Coast Path - England's longest National Trail. #EveryMileMatters Photo: Start Point by Callum White
HQ in Plymouth, Devon
Joined August 2009
The Salt Path is coming to life! The newly released trailer has us buzzing with excitement. Capturing the essence of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir in the most moving way. We can’t wait to see this extraordinary journey unfold on film! https://t.co/hzqQRqSBcq
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🎙️ Bonus podcast episode 🎙️ We are delighted to share the final podcast in our 50th anniversary podcast series 🎤 In this episode we chat with SWCPA Trustee, Bob Mark about the fascinating history and heritage along the Coast Path 🥾📜 Tune in 👂 https://t.co/EvVf0eo8qj
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We've been voted the happiest walk in the world! 🥾😊🌈 A new study by Inghams has shown the #SWCP to be the 'happiest walk in the world', earning a happiness score of 99.30 🙌 View Inghams' top 20 happiest walks 🔗 https://t.co/882NlPne60 📷 Shaun Selley 📍 Barricane Beach
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It's #InternationalPodcastDay so a perfect day for us to release a bonus episode from our 2023 podcast series! We chat to Bob Mark, a trustee at the Association, about the fascinating history and events that have helped shape the Path's existence. Tune in https://t.co/sj3H7LWiTs
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Are you looking for inspo for your autumn/winter walks? 🍂 We've put together our top pick of walks to get you from Rail to Trail across the #SWCP 🥾👇 Discover our top 10 Rail to Trail walks ✍️ https://t.co/fGCfThVaGK 📷 Tobie Loates 📍 Fistral Beach 📷 Abbi Pitt 📍 Mousehole
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As night and day become equal in length, we welcome in the autumn equinox 🍂 With the change in season, we're embracing all that autumn brings. The hedgerows abundant with berries, the skies with birdsong and the fresh morning air out on the Path 🌅 📷 Mark Huntley 📍 Eype Down
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It seems like summer is giving one final push with great weather on the weekend for the Seafest 🙌☀️ Big thanks to everyone who visited our stand at @TheRoyalWillie. It was a wonderful event and we always enjoy speaking with people equally as passionate about the #SWCP as us! 🥾
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Join us next weekend at Royal William Yard for Seafest 🙌 Meet the team at the SWCP stall and join us for a FREE guided walk on Sun 15th 👣 🥾 Guided walk 🥾 📅 Sun 15 Sep ⏰ 10-12:45 💚 Easy 🔗 Book your place: https://t.co/QFPBcAQsXh 📷 Simone Stedmon 📍 Plymouth
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🎬 Trailblazer Walk Premiere 🎬 It's official!! We are excited to announce that the charity’s Trailblazer Walk film has been officially selected for the Trails Film (World Trails Film Festival) in Ottawa, Canada, this September 🎉
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We're back with our latest update on the #CoastPathConnectors project 🥾 Our POs have been busy exploring their local quieter walks and hidden gems, and some groups have been out spotting wildlife 🐝🪲🕸️ Read the summer update to learn more ✍️ https://t.co/X6n3zJgtdR
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🌌✨🔭 Cast your eyes to the night sky this weekend and you might catch the annual Perseid meteor shower that is due to peak on 11-13 August! Astrophotography top tips in our blog: ➡Read Photographing the Night Sky https://t.co/wjXsZppVly 📷 Steve Pereira 📍Wembury, South Devon
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What a wonderful feel good Friday story! Long-term members and supporters of @swcoastpath, Colin and Doreen Hunt, share their enduring passion for Bude, surfing, beaches, and of course, the South West Coast Path 👣❤️ https://t.co/xXjzPIp5tY
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Colin and Doreen Hunt, from Preston in Lancashire, first visited the seaside town in 1967.
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We're excited to share our latest #InspiredByTheCoast blog, where we talk to Heidi of Whispers From The Wild Path about her jewellery designs, walking the #SWCP and being inspired by nature and the south west coastline 🌊🌿🌼 Read Heidi's blog 💎 https://t.co/Qi1sobVX1g
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Did you know that the Big Butterfly Count is currently underway? Organised by @savebutterflies, a 15 minute walk along the #SWCP could provide vital data and help monitor the health of our environment. Info and where to input butterfly data➡️ https://t.co/v8RI0OKnrC 📷 Jon Rees
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Last week was a landmark occasion with the celebratory opening of 6x route change improvements to the South West Coast Path along the 35 mile @ExmoorNP section. Maps of the Exmoor route improvements can be seen here: https://t.co/qeb7phGLtt News Article: https://t.co/xCTPCtswYg
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The Towans has topped @thetimes 2024 Best UK Beaches Guide! Walk and explore the Towans with our walking guides: Upton Towans and Gwithian (1.9 miles) https://t.co/NP1XWTSqlm Hayle and the Towans Trail (6.5 miles) https://t.co/t4EFDTJI17 🗞️ https://t.co/0g2zXK8Tdb 📷Scott Fisher
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We were delighted to attend the Life on the Edge Launch this week as a partner and member of the Project Advisory Group, led by @SouthDevonNL. The project aims to protect rare and endangered invertebrates along the South Devon Coast. More info: https://t.co/gs0sDFNnC9
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UPDATE: Monday 22nd July - Unfortunately the works to replace the Hobby Drive bridge have taken longer than anticipated. The works are hoped to be completed during the beginning of week commencing 29th July.
⚠️ PATH CLOSURE ⚠️ A Path closure is in place from Bucks Mills ➡️ Higher Clovelly for the next 10 days, as the wooden bridge near Hobby Drive is being replaced due to safety issues 🚧 🚌 There is no diversion available in this area and the only alternative is to take a bus.
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It’s been a beautiful week on the #SWCP with blue skies and azure sea views ☀️☀️💙 📍Nanquidno to Sennen, West Cornwall
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🎨 Meet Ella Mason, a student at Arts University Plymouth 🎨 For her end of year project, Ella created a leaflet to encourage exploration of the #SWCP, including facts and illustrations of animals and wildlife found on the Path 🐇🦋 Read Ella's blog 🌊 https://t.co/Pq9RTa7Uie
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