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- Iconic rock arch captured in rare snowy conditionsA spectacular image of the rock arch at Durdle Door in Dorset taken by a self-taught photographer has beaten hundreds of entrants to scoop the South West Coast Path’s annual photographic competition. ... read more9 years ago
- Winner of the top dog walk in the west is announced for national pet monthAn image of a dog taking a rest, while on a walk between Hartland Point and Morwenstow on the north Devon coast, has resulted in this walk being chosen as the Top Dog Walk in the West ... read more9 years ago
- The highs and lows of walking the Coast Path
The highlights of walking the South West Coast Path vary from one person to the next and for Jeff Cox, he describes it thus... ... read more9 years ago - TORBAY COUNCILLORS AT SLADNOR PARKConcerned at the ongoing work at Sladnor Park by the owners, MCG & MRA committee members requested that St Marychurch ward councillors visit the most sensitive site to view the systematic clearing and destruction of habitat, including removal of hedges. Councillors Ray Hill and Anne Brooks attended a meeting on site on ... read more9 years ago
- NEW FENCING SOUTH OF THE VILLAGE
TCCT workers have been cutting back and clearing old hedgerows in the fields to the south of the village the past few weeks. Now new stock proof fencing is being erected and hopefully the hedges will regenerate rapidly with the onset of Spring.Hedgerows are essential for wildlife and in particular the highly ... read more9 years ago - NEW FENCING SOUTH OF THE VILLAGETCCT workers have been cutting back and clearing old hedgerows in the fields to the south of the village the past few weeks. Now new stock proof fencing is being erected and hopefully the hedges will regenerate rapidly with the onset of Spring.Hedgerows are essential for wildlife and in particular the highly ... read more9 years ago
- NEW FENCING SOUTH OF THE VILLAGETCCT workers have been cutting back and clearing old hedgerows in the fields to the south of the village the past few weeks. Now new stock proof fencing is being erected and hopefully the hedges will regenerate rapidly with the onset of Spring.Hedgerows are essential for wildlife and in particular the highly ... read more9 years ago
- MAIDENCOMBE ROAD SOUTH CIRCA 1930
A very interesting old photo of Maidencombe has emerged, which with a little detective work can be dated to around 1930. The two ‘roads’ (virtual tracks) which led into the coombe from the cross were named Maidencombe Road South (subsequently Brim Hill) and Maidencombe Road North (Steep Hill). The sepia ... read more9 years ago - February Walk of the MonthOur February walk of the month is inspired by our calendar picture taken from Great Moluan Beach, looking towards Falmouth on the right and St Anthony Head Lighthouse ... read more9 years ago
- New year, new horizons – German and Dutch visitors attracted to the Coast PathThe South West Coast Path Association is leading the way in marketing the region as a top tourism destination to overseas visitors, thanks to funding for a project to make it easier to book a walking holiday. ... read more9 years ago