South West Coast Path Association

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Founded May 1973		Employees 7

Type UK charity (no. 1163422) Focus The South West Coast Path Location Bowker House, Lee Mill Bridge, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9EF, England Members 5,513 personal230 businessesAt 31 Dec 2015

The South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA) is a United Kingdom registered charity (since 2015 a Charitable incorporated organisation) which exists to promote the interests of users of the South West Coast Path, the longest National Trail in Britain at 630 miles (1014 km).

The Objects of the SWCPA as set out in its constitution are:

The SWCPA was founded in 1973 as the South West Way Association and renamed in 1999 when the path itself was renamed. In September 2015 it changed its status to become a Charitable incorporated organisation. As of 31 December 2015 it had 5,513 personal members, who receive twice-yearly newsletters and an annual guide to the path (available for sale to non-members), and 230 business members.

Over the years the SWCPA has worked with local authorities and the National Trust to improve the alignment and condition of the path. It contributed funds towards the sculptures erected at Minehead and Poole to mark the ends of the path, and a half-way marker.

Publications

South West Coast Path Association (2017). Complete Guide. SWCPA. ISBN 978-0-907055-24-2. (new edition published in January every year; free to members)

South West Coast Path Association (2006). Reverse Guide. SWCPA. (describes route from Poole to Minehead; available from the Association)

Carter, Philip (2005). The South West Coast Path, an illustrated history. SWCPA.

References

South West Coast Path Association Wikipedia

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