Route Changes

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The South West Coast Path owes its unique character to natural processes. Our coastline would not look so beautiful and dramatic if it wasn't for cliff and beach erosion. The downside is that sometimes cliff falls or landslips close sections of the Coast Path resulting in temporary inland diversions, which can occasionally be quite lengthy, being needed. In these instances, always follow signing and information on the ground or check out this page for up to date information.

We are also constantly looking for opportunities to improve the route in the few places where it is not as good as it could be.

Recent changes that may not be in your guidebook or shown on your map are (click on the links for more details):-

  • South Cornwall: Porthluney Cove (Caerhayes) to Hemmick Beach - Update: path reopened

Estuaries & FerriesEstuaries & FerriesNo need to get your boots wet

Military Training AreasMilitary Training AreasCheck when it's safe to walk

Path Problems?Path Problems?Found something wrong - report it here!

Dogs on the Coast PathDogs on the Coast PathOne man and his ...

Distance CalculatorDistance CalculatorAre we there yet?

Safety AdviceSafety AdviceTake Care!

Latest News

  • Simon Armitage to walk South West Coast Path as a modern troubadour

    Award-winning writer Simon Armitage hopes to walk from Minehead to Land's End along the northern half of the South West Coast Path without a penny in his pocket, by giving poetry readings in return for his board and lodgings.

  • The South West Coast Path comes to the big screen

    Discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer, by following in their footsteps along the South West Coast Path.

  • 365 Paintings in a Year on the South West Coast Path

    Devon artist Dave Crocker, has just completed his final work of art, painting a series of 365 coastal   landscapes from the South West Coast Path.

  • Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition

    The South West Coast Path team is encouraging budding mobile phone photographers of all ages to capture a moment in time on the Coast Path as part of its Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition.

  • New record set for completing the Coast Path!

    A new record has been set for the fastest completion of the South West Coast Path! Contours Walking Holidays' Managing Director, Mark Townsend and fellow runner, Julie Gardener, completed the full South West Coast Path in a record time of 14 days, 14 hours and 44 minutes.

     

  • Great South West Walk exceeds half a million!

    The South West Coast Path Association’s Great South West Walk came to a grand finale on Tuesday 7th May, raising over £500,000 for 90 improvement projects to the entire South West Coast Path covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

  • Latest news on path diversions

    Following numerous cliff falls over the past few months, many sections of the Coast Path have been diverted. Click for details of route changes.

  • Cliff fall near Lulworth Cove

    Following the landslide at St. Oswald’s Bay between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the morning of 30 April 2013, diversionary routes have been put in place by Dorset County Council and the Lulworth Estate, allowing the South West Coast Path to remain fully open and safe for visitors to this area. 

  • New slate waymarkers guide the way for Cornish walkers

    The sand dunes of west Cornwall attract thousands of local walkers and tourists every year who will now benefit from new slate waymarkers to guide the way along the South West Coast Path.

  • Five top family walks for summer

    Why not get out and about this summer and combine a family walk on the South West Coast Path with a host of other old-fashioned childhood pleasures, from crabbing in rockpools and exploring hidden coves, to following in the footsteps of giants.

Tweets

  • Have you heard about #MOTY2013 to win an ipad mini? Info at http://t.co/AiQAX9ivqS and see swcoastpathteam on Pinterest for inspiration
  • @saintlywriter thanks for the tweet RE our #MOTY2013 competition!
  • @NaomiCudmore thanks for tweeting our #MOTY2013 competition!
  • Good luck to the kayakers and beach cleaners from @AB4B
  • @maezymare Nice pic thnks for sharing! Help us keep in touch when we come to shortlisting by registering details here http://t.co/hIxcc23sJ5
  • Look out for the South West Coast Path on the big screen this summer in @SummerInFeb http://t.co/r0tgOhfTGS

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  • The new SWCP staircase in Royal William Yard, Plymouth is really taking shape and will be open in about a months time. When open for the first time Coast Path walkers will be able to enjoy walking through the brilliantly renovated Grade 1 historic naval buildings of the yard, and its lovely cafes and bars and the beautiful Devil's Point park overlooking Plymouth Sound. See http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/newsapp/article/56/
  • If you see two kayakers while walking the coast path, give them a wave and a cheer as they paddle AB4B. Good luck!
  • MOTY2013
  • This Bank Holiday weekend, why not take a walk along the Cornish coast and discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer.
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/136768679847133/ Exhibition of seascapes and coastal scapes by Sue Read til 14th june
  • The alternative route from Bude to Duckpool - 3 miles along the beach :-)
  • A marathon series of paintings by Dave Crocker go on show this week - all featuring the South West Coast Path! http://bit.ly/11Ry5qe