Other Projects

The SW Rural Sports & Tourism project is one of six projects which are supported through the Sustainable Rural Tourism programme and which together aim to attract more than 300,000 extra overnight visitors into the region each year.

These six projects will focus on the opportunities for tourists - to the benefit of south west businesses and residents - to make the most of the South West Coast Path, Cornish Mining World Heritage site, inland water bodies, cycle & multi-use trails and the natural habitat.

More than £14 million of the investment is being provided by a grant from the Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE), with the remainder contributed by the private sector and the organisations leading delivery of the projects.

Around half of the funding will be spent in Cornwall, although the split within individual projects varies. The other five projects are listed below with contact details of the relevant teams should you wish to get in contact:

1 South West

A partnership led by the Forestry Commission will create easy access trail hubs to develop South West England as a world-class region for adventurous off-road cycling. With some trails suitable for absolute beginners, the hubs will enable enjoyable cycling activity throughout the year.

This work will be enhanced through improved for off-road cycling across the region, providing a platform for further development.

For more infromation go to www.1sw.org.uk.

Contact: Paul Hawkins, Forestry Commission – 07795 427660; paul.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or Kirstie Smith, Marketing & Communications Manager, Forestry Commission – 01392 834249, Kirstie.smith@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  

Enjoy Water

A partnership led by the South West Lakes Trust, and involving the Cotswold Water Park Trust and the Environment Agency, it aims to develop water-side recreation - ranging from wildlife watching to regional racing and canoe safaris - at six interlinked hubs situated at reservoirs and lakes across the region.

Contact: James Platts, South West Lakes Trust - 01566 771930, JPlatts@swlakestrust.org.uk and Matthew Millett, Acting Joint Chief Executive, Cotswold Water Park Society Ltd – 01793 752730/752413, matthew.millett@waterpark.org

Unlocking our Coastal Heritage

A partnership led by the South West Coast Path Team to conserve, enhance and interpret 30 sites along the South West Coast Path National Trail. It aims to improve the quality of the visitor experience and increase the economic benefits to the associated tourism industry.

Contact: Alex Green, Communications & Project Officer, Devon County Council - 01392 382683, alex.green@devon.gov.uk

Discover the Extraordinary Project

The Cornish Mining World Heritage Site has ambitious plans for developing the quality and appeal of the World Heritage mining landscape and attractions in Cornwall and West Devon.

Contact: Sam Snow, Marketing Officer, Cornwall Council - 01872 322767, ssnow@cornwall.gov.uk  

TRAC (Tourism and Rural Access in Cornwall)

Cornwall Council is working with businesses to develop links between the Camel and Tarka multi-use trails, particularly on the Devon and Cornwall border, to help diversify tourism facilities and interest to areas in the less traditional tourist ‘hotspots’.

Contact: Chris Hariades, TRAC Project Manager, Cornwall Council - 01872 326330,   chariades@cornwall.gov.uk