A new section of coast path has been opened between Stoke Flemming and Strete. This new section has already been well way marked and avoids much of the inland road walking that used to be a problem on this part of the path. At present the page covering this walk has not yet been updated to reflect the new route.

The coast path has also now re-opened in the Boscastle area, though there may still be some disruption and diversions.

Serious flooding in Boscastle has caused serious damage, closing the village and the coast path. There has also been serious damage in the surrounding communities of Crackington Haven, Camelford and Tintagel.

BBC News is reporting a collapse of the cliffs at Golden Cap. From the article it sounds as if the cliffs around this area could remain unsafe and therefore I'd advise keeping away from this part of the coast path for the next couple of weeks.

BBC News is reporting that there are plans to re-open part of the coast path at Thatcher Point, near Torquay, which have been closed for 5 years due to subsidence. This section of the path is between Torquay and Babbacombe.

The coast path between Kimmeridge and Chapman's Pool in Dorset is suffering from a lot of erosion, and a few parts have collapsed into the sea, meaning you have to cross into the edge of fields, so care should be taken on this section. A large number of jelly fish are currently present around the coast, especially in Cornwall and coastguards have advised people to stay away from Charlestown Beach, near St Austell in Cornwall. Part of Porth beach on the North coast has also been closed due to 300 litres of heating oil polluting the river that runs along the beach.

The 2003 Blue Flag Awards have been announced. In total, 22 beaches qualify this year, compared with 19 last year. However, in Devon, the number of blue flag beaches has dropped from 13 last year to 9 this year, with several beaches around Torbay losing their blue flag. West Cornwall has got three new blue flag beaches, Porthminster and Porthmeoor beaches in St Ives and Sennen Cove, near Lands End. I plan to add a new blue flag beaches page to this site soon.