To mark National Grief Awareness Week, we are sharing the very personal journey of Phil Brown, a member of the South West Coast Path Association who recently walked the full 630 miles in memory of his wife Anna. This is Phil’s story, in his own words, of his memorable walk.
We are delighted to welcome Andrea Mead as one of our guest writers. Andrea is currently on a mission to complete the Cornwall section of the SWCP and has written about the challenging Bude to Crackington Haven section, in a piece that makes you feel like you’re there too! For those that have walked this part, or for those that would like to, you’ll read this and get a vivid sense of what this walk entails.
Walking the South West Coast Path isn’t just about miles. Transformative Journeys is our new blog series sharing real, powerful, and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. Our next story follows one couple’s unforgettable seven-year journey along the Path and the challenges they faced along the way. From blazing heat to heart surgery, the Coast Path becomes their shared purpose, facing each mile with incredible resilience and determination.
Transformative Journeys is our blog series sharing real, powerful and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. Our next story began with the discovery of a hidden diary from the 1990s written by Glynis’ late father. What started as a personal tribute became a journey of reconnection, discovery and transformation. Over 53 days spread across seven years, Glynis retraced the route and found along the way a renewed sense of purpose, passion and belonging.
Walking the South West Coast Path isn’t just about miles. Transformative Journeys is our new blog series sharing real, powerful, and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. This story comes from a couple who turned a shared love of Cornwall into a life-changing adventure. Inspired by a book and spurred on by retirement, health goals, and the lure of the sea, they spent months preparing—losing weight, climbing hills in the Peak District, and planning their journey down to the last detail.
Walking the South West Coast Path isn’t just about miles. Transformative Journeys is our new blog series sharing real, powerful, and life-changing stories from people whose lives have been enriched by walking this iconic trail. Our first story comes from Sarah, who set off from Minehead in 2015, grieving her father and facing a health scare of her own. What followed was a ten-year journey—walked in stages, in all weathers, and often alone—that helped her process grief, rediscover joy, and reconnect with herself.
The South West Coast Path 