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For more information: National Trails www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath in England and Wales South West Maps and guidebooks Ordnance Survey publishes Explorer maps at 1:25,000 and Coast Path Landranger maps at 1:50,000 showing the route of the South West Coast Path: http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/mapshop/ Harvey Maps are producing maps of the entire Coast Path at 1:40,000. Two sheets are currently available covering Bude to Portreath and Portreath to Lizard. http://www.harveymaps.co.uk Digitised maps of the South West Coast Path coupled with aerial photography have been published in two volumes by Memory Map: http://www.memory-map.co.uk. Aurum Press official Guidebooks with OS Maps at 1:25000: Minehead to Padstow ISBN 978 1 84513 269 9 Padstow to Falmouth ISBN 978 1 84513 270 5 Falmouth to Exmouth ISBN 978 1 84513 194 4 Exmouth to Poole ISBN 978 1 84513 271 2 An annual guide with route, accommodation and other helpful information is published by the South West Coast Path Association: South West Coast Path Guide 2007 ISBN 978-0-907055-13-6 A one volume guide to the entire South West Coast Path with maps at 1:50,000 is published by Cicerone Press:The South West Coast Path by Paddy Dillon – ISBN 13 978185284 379 3 Produced by the South West Coast The South West Coast Path Team co-ordinates the Path Team on behalf of the wider management of the Path. Please contact them with any suggestions South West Coast Path National Trail for improvements or if you encounter any problems using it. partnership. The Path is a National T: +44 (0)1392 383560 F: +44 (0)1392 383526 Trail created and largely funded by E: [email protected] Mail: South West Coast Path Team, Natural England and managed by Matford Lane Offices, County Hall, Exeter, EX2 4QW, UK highway authorities and the National Trust. March 2007 The South West Coast Path Association is a voluntary organisation which campaigns and provides Coast Path information. It has set up a fund for donations towards the care of the Coast Path. Photo credits: © Natural England/Simon Cook/Andrew Besley/Paul Glendell/ Steve Guscott/Caroline Shipsey; National Trust Photo Library/Peter Cade/ T/F: +44 (0)1752 896237 E: [email protected] Mail: Bowker D Flunder; Richard Road; South West Coast Path Team House, Lee Mill Bridge, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9EF National Trails Map credit: © Crown copyright. All rights reserved. A word about safety Natural England 100046223 2007. • Staying safe is your own responsibility Cover photo: Looking towards Sidmouth, East Devon • Keep to the path and stay away from cliff edges Inside cover photo: The Crowns, Botallack,West Cornwall • Take special care of children and dogs Printed on recycled FSC certified paper (Elemental Chlorine Free), • Dress sensibly for the terrain and weather using vegetable inks. • Stay within your fitness level • In an emergency dial 999 or 112 and ask for the coastguard www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath N

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Mousehole, South Cornwall

Explore… the nooks and crannies Enjoying some of Britain’s most of the stunning coastline. Choose from rugged cliffs or sheltered coves spectacular coastal scenery is just and valleys.Visit fishing harbours busy or quiet the beginning... with the ebb and flow Travel back through millions of the tide, or bustling ports and resorts, each of years... one unique. Look for evidence of ancient deserts or fossil forests,

Langerstone Point, South Devon track the dinosaurs on the Jurassic Coast. Follow the path across granite, serpentine, primeval seabeds and Be exhilarated... coral reefs. by the dazzling view as

you round the headland, Near Sennen,West Cornwall the salty spray and boom of waves. Take time to Autumn clouds and reflect... mewing seagulls in the cool breeze on scudding across the sky. the headland, beside tranquil estuaries with clinking boat masts. Sit and think with the sun on your back. Contemplate the lone tree sculpted by winter gales. Gillan Creek, South Cornwall

Stair Hole, Dorset

Go really wild... Kynance Cove, South Cornwall bask in the endless pink Follow the footsteps of those who of sea thrift, the rolling Outer Froward Point, South Devon were here before you... heather with splashes Soak up... the coastal myths Iron Age men and women retreating to clifftop of yellow gorse. Hear and legends... castles, coastguards beating out the path to secluded the call of the peregrine, King Arthur or the mermaid of Zennor. Share in coves, the miners who excavated tin and copper, the spot an elusive seal or the inspiration this wonderful coastline has given to many thousands whose hands have polished a stone pod of dolphins. generations of artists and writers. stile as they passed by. ...1000 kilometres – 1000 experiences.