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South West Coast Path

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The South West Coast Path is a National Trail created and mainly funded by Natural England and managed by highway authorities and the National Trust. It follows the coast for 630 miles (1014 km) from Minehead in Somerset to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset and is looked after by approximately 65 dedicated on-the-ground managers, who strive to provide the highest quality route for users.

www.southwestcoastpath.com

Press Releases

Enjoy May Bank holiday bliss in Devon with the wildflowers of the South West Coast Path

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Release Date: 02/03/2011

Make the most of the May Bank holidays in Devon this year with a walk on the wild side along the South West Coast Path National Trail. There are plenty of short routes to choose from lasting half a day or less where you can be inspired by the brilliant tapestry of wild flowers which carpet the banks and borders of this long distance trail. Plus, it’s all free, including the route descriptions, which can be downloaded from: www.southwestcoastpath.com.

With two long Bank Holidays to enjoy in May (2 May and 30 May) there is plenty of time to enjoy the delights of the Coast Path which from late spring to early autumn is home to a wide variety of wild flowers, from violets, primroses and bluebells to pink thrift and white campion, sea holly, evening primrose and wild orchids....

Take the road to romance with the South West Coast Path

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Release Date: 01/02/2011

With a Royal wedding in the spring, love is definitely in the air for 2011 and the South West Coast Path with its stunning coastal views and outstanding natural beauty is the place to be for the perfect romantic getaway. www.southwestcoastpath.com

Take a romantic stroll along this spectacular coastline and discover secret coves and secluded beaches that can only be reached on foot. Or follow in the footsteps of generations of writers and lovers inspired by woodland walks and windswept cliff tops to create some of the most profound and sometimes tragic love stories ...

New Year….. New Horizons! Celebrate 2011 with…five awe-inspiring Devon walks on the South West Coastal Path

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Release Date: 24/01/2011

Celebrate 2011 by broadening your horizons with five inspiring walks in Devon on the South West Coastal Path. From castles and cliffs to breathtaking sea views and romantic waterfalls, the South West Coastal Path will take you on a journey through Devon’s rich history and legends with access to some of the UK’s most magnificent scenery and wildlife. http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath.

From the legendary Valley of the Rocks in North Devon to the dramatic scenery of Hope Cove in the South, the South West Coastal Path can inspire and energise body and soul for the start of a brand new year....

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