SWCP Photo Exhibition
Tue 13 Oct
Sun 18 Oct

South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

Time: 11:00am -
Sun, Oct 18th, 2026 at 4:00pm More dates available

Now in its third year at Royal William Yard, the free public exhibition has been made possible through the continued support of Great Western Railway (GWR), showcasing the winning images from the South West Coast Path Association’s annual Photographer of the Year competition.

Featuring 23 striking large-format photographs, the exhibition celebrates the beauty, wildlife and people of the 630-mile South West Coast Path, which stretches along the coasts of Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. Alongside stunning landscapes and wildlife, the exhibition also highlights the growing impact of climate change on the Trail and the vital role supporters play in helping the South West Coast Path Association, the charity that cares for the path, protect this extraordinary National Trail for future generations.

The competition attracted more than 1,800 entries across categories including People and Path, Urban Lines, Sky Shot, Nature, Wildlife, Climate Change and Young Photographer of the Year.

Julian Gray, Director, South West Coast Path Association, says,

"The South West Coast Path is a place that means so much to so many people, and these photographs capture the incredible variety of experiences, landscapes and moments that make it so special. Every year, we are amazed by the creativity and skill of the photographers who enter our competition, and the quality of the images continues to go from strength to strength.

The exhibition will be open to view at Royal William Yard in the iconic Melville Building

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Future events

  • Fri 23 Oct
    Wed 28 Oct

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sat 24 Oct
    Thu 29 Oct

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Sun 25 Oct
    Fri 30 Oct

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Mon 26 Oct
    Sat 31 Oct

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Tue 27 Oct
    Sun 01 Nov

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Wed 28 Oct
    Mon 02 Nov

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Thu 29 Oct
    Tue 03 Nov

    South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year Exhibition 2026

    Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm