Nordic Walking the Coast Path
“I learned that there isn’t a ‘right’ way to walk the path apart from what’s appropriate for each person and their circumstances.”
South West Coast Path Association
For more information about the South West Coast Path Association visit www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk
Enjoy pest-free walking this summer
Along with lovely weather comes not so lovely stuff like troublesome ticks, blood sucking horseflies and prickly plants such as brambles and thistles (where many of these little nasties like to hide). Below is some advice on what to look out for and how to prevent getting bitten or stung whilst out walking.
Fulfilling the dream of a lifetime
I have walked with family, friends and alone; each were special in different ways. Family – this was something wonderful to share, and in years to come we will have built memories together. Friends – I have never laughed so much despite the baking sun or thick relentless mud. Alone – it felt amazingly liberating, calming and rewarding.Â
Find your way
In this guest blog, South West Coast Path Association Trustee, Local Rep Volunteer and all-round sign-interpretation guru Lucy Daniel sheds light on how to read signs that may at first glance look a bit confusing. Over to Lucy:
Come Walk With Me
In this guest blog, Vi shares her decision to fundraise whilst walking the SWCP over a 4-year period, altogether raising £20,000.
Way finding of the future
Earlier in the year, we briefed a group of first year Graphic Design students at Plymouth Art College to come up with some fresh ideas for inspiring people to get out on the South West Coast Path near Plymouth. Last month, we got the chance to catch up with those same students and see how their ideas had come to life at an exhibition show.
The South West Coast Path 