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Latest Events

  • Beginners running sessions - Woolacombe

    Tuesday, 18 June 2013 9.30-10.30am

    Beginners running sessions at Woolacombe. If you are new to running, these sessions led by a Run England trainer are for you. Join Jonathan at the start of Marine Drive in Woolacombe for easy paced runs through the beautiful sand dunes and Woolacombe beach. Distances will vary but be suitable for beginners. Call Jonathan for more details.

    More Information: Jonathan Fairhurst, 01271 870555,jonathan.fairhurst@nationaltrust.org.uk

  • Fowey River Kayak Adventures 1

    Thursday, 20 June 2013

    Kayaking down the river Fowey is a great way to soak in the beauty and tranquility of the estuary. 

    The National Trust and Encounter Cornwall offer you the unique experience of exploring National Trust property on the beautiful Fowey estuary. Travelling in double kayaks you will have plenty of space. Full instruction and equipment provided. No previous experience necessary although you must be physically fit.

    More Information: David Johns, 01726 832104,info@encountercornwall.com

    Booking Essential 01726 832842    £25 adult, £12.50 under 16s

     

  • Gold Coast Oceanfest

    June 21st-23rd June 2013

    3 days with over 20 bands and an adrenaline pumping range of lifestyle sports from surfing to beach volleyball. Read about who has played at GoldCoast over the years and the profiles and biographies of this years artists as they are confirmed.

  • Rock Oyster Festival

    21st June 2013

    Located at the stunning venue of Dinham House, near Wadebridge, Rock Oyster Festival is one of the leading artisan food festivals in Cornwall.

  • Ecoasteering clean up

    Saturday, 22 June 2013 9-12.30pm

    The National Trust is joining forces with Polzeath based Cornish Rock Tors to offer the most exciting and challenging form of the favourite family activity, rock pooling (Ecoasteering). 

    Leap, swim and scramble your way around some of the amazing intertidal zones under the watchful and helpful eyes of the coasteering instructors. Learn about the weird and wonderful creatures that are found lurking in the deepest darkest rock pools and the conservation work taking place to protect them. We will also be doing our bit along the way and incorporating a litter pick to try and improve their home. Minimum age 8+

    More Information: Cornish Rock Tors, 07791 534884,info@cornishrocktors.com 

    Booking Essential Cornish Rock Tors 07791 534884

  • Dave Crocker on the South West Coast Path - Porthleven

    June 22 & 23 - Porthleven - Village Hall, Wellington Road, TR13 9AU

    Dave Crocker will be hosting a number of exhibitions around the South West Coast Path throughout 2013. Beginning in May, he will exhibit at 22 locations. Each exhibition will give you the opportunity to meet Dave himself, as well as browse and purchase his many original oil artworks, and high quality prints.

  • Maker Festival

    June 21st - 23rd 2013

    A three-day family friendly festival of music and arts on a spectacular site just a few miles across the Tamar south of Plymouth, only a 10 minute walk along a cliff path down to the beach. 

  • Mevagissey Feast Week

    23rd June 2013

    Mevagissey Feast Week dates back to 1754, with events for everyone throughout the week, including fish festival; live music; processions; dancing; choral events; fishing boat race; mini triathlon; fete; carnival and spectacular firework display.

  • Ultra Trail SW

    21st - 23rd June 2013

    The Ultra Trail South West is the UK's toughest footrace covering 100 mile non-stop from Polruan to Looe on the Coast Path, across Cornwall to Boscastle and then back on the Coast Path for another 56 miles to Watergate Bay. 

  • Dave Crocker on the South West Coast Path - Polperro

    June 27-28, 2013 Polperro - Village Hall, The Coombes, PL13 2RH

    Dave Crocker will be hosting a number of exhibitions around the South West Coast Path throughout 2013. Beginning in May, he will exhibit at 22 locations. Each exhibition will give you the opportunity to meet Dave himself, as well as browse and purchase his many original oil artworks, and high quality prints. 

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  • Roll up, roll up! the South West Coast Path has officially launched its annual photo competition supported by Cornish Cottage Holidays, with the announcement of this year's judge, professional wildlife photographer, Ben Osborne http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/newsapp/article/81/
  • Roll up! roll up!, we have officially launched the annual South West Coast Path photo competition with the announcement of this year's judge, professional wildlife photographer, Ben Osborne. Happy snapping! http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/newsapp/article/81/
  • Amazing sight of a dolphin captured on camera with Godrevy Island in the background!
  • Coast Path is in the Travel Mail's article on Summer in February. Don't forget you can follow in the footsteps of the film at www.southwestcoastpath.com/summerinfebruary http://ow.ly/m8xrx
  • Two great campsites with access to the Coast Path are featured in this article in The Guardian. Any more suggestions for top Coast Path campsites? http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2013/jun/17/coastal-campsites-uk-camping-holidays
  • Discover the secret I love Cornwall coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters from this summer's hit film - Summer In February - on the The South West Coast Path http://www.southwestcoastpath.com/newsapp/article/76/
  • Neil asks: Can anyone give me rough times it has taken people to do 1: Minehead to Porlock, and 2: Porlock to Lynmouth please.??. I've done them both before but can't remember how long. We will be carrying full bergens.. Im thinking about 2-3 hours for 1 and about 6-7 for 2???
  • Here's another little teaser for you, this time from Frank. Anyone?
  • Polkerris 2nd June 2013. I've been walking the coast path from Penzance since January and this was the first properly sunny day. Much easier than wading through mud!
  • Day 55 : The End We had a lovely day yesterday cheering Chris and Dave home. A good group of family and friends gathered to cheer and wave their banners. The weather was fabulous and we had a wonderful picnic and prosecco afternoon. Thanks everyone for your kind support and generosity. http://www.justgiving.com/ChrisTimbrellandDavidMartin

Tweets

  • Time to send in your best shot of the #SWCP for our prestigious annual photo competition thnks to @cornish_cottage http://t.co/jD6CtCGoQn
  • Highly acclaimed photographer to judge South West Coast Path annual photo competition - News - South West Coast Path http://t.co/66yZAlgTkS
  • For anyone thinking of entering #MOTY2013, here's our Pinterest board for inspiration http://t.co/Sf93mGQpCf
  • Don't forget to keep sending in your MOTY2013 photos - there's an iPad Mini in it for the winner! #compeitition #MOTY2013 #prizes
  • The answer to our photo teaser this morning: it's above Clovelly http://t.co/5aOD8Uj4dP
  • Little photo teaser for an overcast Monday morning. Anyone know where this is.. http://t.co/rB7sxErB8z
  • RT @AndrewRWhite: @Al_Humphreys Join me as I walk along the @swcoastpath with @WalksBritain http://t.co/MIWRZZpqTA #WalkWeekend
  • RT @JuliaBlatchford: Weather looks rubbish but "There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing"- Sir Ranulph Fiennes Go…
  • @sijbaker That looks like a contender for our Motographer of the Year competition! You should enter it http://t.co/ec1mhbT4fP
  • @VisitEngland @ILoveCornwallUK and follow in its footsteps with these 5 walks inspired by the filming locations http://t.co/M90DTfJncW