The South West Coast Path's annual photography competition is now accepting entries for 2024.

Now in its 13th year, the contest is seeking photographs taken along the South West Coast Path throughout 2024.

Organised by the South West Coast Path Association, the competition aims to boost the profile of the trail and the locations it links.

It also seeks to highlight some of the challenges facing its future.

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An aerial view over Lyme Regis Cobb during Storm Ciarán by James Loveridge, South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year 2023 (Image: James Loveridge) Last year's competition concluded with an exhibition at Paddington Station in London, featuring 21 images.

The charity is now planning another exhibition in 2025 to showcase more winning photographs from the trail.

The competition is free and open to all, regardless of experience.

There are five categories to choose from: People and Path, Urban Lines, Nature, Climate Change, and Sky Shot.

There is also a Young Photographer of the Year Award for those under 18.

The overall winner will receive the title of South West Coast Path Photographer of the Year and will have their work included in the exhibition.

They will also receive a two-night stay at The Pier House Hotel in Charlestown, Cornwall, courtesy of sponsors St Austell Brewery.

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The South West Coast Path Association is a charity that takes care of the South West Coast Path, as well as promoting it and connecting people to it.

A spokesperson for the association said: "Whether you’re professional, or amateur, this is a chance for everyone to celebrate the magic and wonder of the South West Coast Path and all it has to offer."

The competition closes at midnight on Friday, January 31.

For more details and how to enter, visit: southwestcoastpath.org.uk/photographer-of-the-year.