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South West Coast Path: creating a year-round economic asset in Cornwall
The ambition is to a create a year-round experience for everyone, with economic benefits for local communities on the South West Coast Path. Thanks to funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, we've started to make this ambition a reality. Works including path repairs, signage upgrades and access improvements, are part of a wider vision to create an all-year walking experience for everyone to enjoy.
Improving experiences and access for all
These projects will bring higher quality experiences throughout the year that more people can access. This will benefit local businesses and communities outside the main tourism seasons.
This work has been part-funded from 2019 to 2021 by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD).
Sites in Cornwall that EAFRD has invested in
- Sandymouth
- An unspoiled beach near Bude, ideal for surfing and best at low tide to enjoy miles of sand, rock pools and twisted cliffs.
- Carnewas at Bedruthan
- Dramatic Cornish coastline with views over huge rock stacks. The coast path provides far-reaching sea views and a gateway to explore the rugged North Coast.
- Godrevy
- A vast sandy beach, high cliffs and dramatic coves. The North Cliffs in this area received some of this funding to help create great experiences on the coast all year.
- Botallack
- Home to the iconic Crowns Engine Houses that cling to the cliffs, Botallack shows the incredible engineering feats of Cornish miners.
- Fowey, Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay
- The length of coast between Fowey, Lanteglos, Polperro, Looe and Whitsand Bay is home to stretches of untouched coastline, coves, beaches and fishing villages – all connected by the South West Coast Path.
- Lizard Peninsula
- Signage across the coast path on the Lizard Peninsula has been improved thanks to this funding. With miles of coast and countryside, beaches, wildlife and history, the Lizard is home to unique wildlife and some of the lesser-known beaches in Cornwall.
Thank you
We would like to thank the contractors, staff and volunteers who have worked through the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. They have helped to provide year-round spaces for everyone who enjoys the South West Coast Path.
Our partners
The European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) finances the EU's contribution to rural development programmes (RDPs).
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