South West Coast Path repairs carried out at Bucks Mills

Funding has allowed National Trust rangers to replace a badly worn out flight of steps at the pretty village of Bucks Mills on the North Devon coast. The steps have also been resurfaced and are now ready to help, both locals and visitors alike, access this wonderful section of the coast and enjoy the breathtaking views. The funding also allowed a new way marker to be bought and installed to help people navigate their way around. 

The funding for the repairs came from the South West Coast Path Association, the National Trust, the Rural Development Programme for England and also from a nearby local business, Steart Farm Touring Park, whilst a local contractor from Woolsery was employed to carry out the work.

The work at Bucks Mills is just one of five projects being undertaken on land cared for by the National Trust between Bideford and Welcombe Mouth.

"We are extremely grateful to the organisations and to the owners of Steart Farm who have all provided funding which has made the work possible and it is great to have the improvements completed in time for summer," said Justin Seedhouse, the National Trust Area Ranger.

Robin and Lesley Croslegh took over the derelict touring park and have totally transformed it and many of their customers are attracted by the beautiful scenery and walking opportunities around Bucks Mills.

Robin said: "We are happy that we have been able to support both the South West Coast Path and the National Trust in restoring steps at Bucks Mills. Since we re-opened the derelict caravan and campsite at Steart 18 years ago we have been fortunate to count as our customers many of those walking this section of the Coast Path."