This event is part of the England Coast Path Celebrations in the South West
On the 24 of June at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe National Trails will be hosting an event to celebrate the England Coast Path. The England Coast Path, when it is completed, will be around 2,700 miles long and will be the longest National Trail in the UK. The path will stretch around the entirety of England’s coastline and will open new opportunities for people to connect with the coast and nature. This event will be a community based day where local people can engage with their stretch of the path. There will be a range of activities and stalls such as nature based art workshops, beach yoga, guided walks, live music, storytelling, puppetry and much more. The event is free for everyone as it is the goal to break down barriers for people to connect with nature. For more information click here
Join North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Project Officer Dave Edgcombe as he takes you on a guided walk along the English Coast Path down into Ilfracombe, looking at historical images of the area from the Beaford Archive to consider how the landscape has changed compared to what you see today. The walk will link to the published book Tides of Change: A Lens on the North Devon Coast
The walk is approximately 3 miles and expected to take 2-2.5 hours finishing at The Landmark Theatre where you will be able to see a display of some James Ravilious photography .
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear for rugged terrain and all weathers.
NB Limited spaces available, advance booking essential.
Date: Saturday 24 June 2023
Start time: 10:00am (please arrive at 9.50am)
Start Location: Meet by the pay machine at Hillsborough car park, Ilfracombe EX34 9QG (Ilfracombe Swimming Pool)
End Location: The Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe EX34 9BZ
Walk grading: Moderate
Cost: Free, but spaces must be booked in advance before the day (limited spaces available)
