SWCP Journeys – Page 2 – The South West Coast Path

Transformative Journeys on the South West Coast Path – Lis and Paul’s Story

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.

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Transformative Journeys on the South West Coast Path – Sarah’s Story

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.

A Year on the Coast Path

Artist Emma Scattergood has spent the Association’s 50th birthday year, walking and sketching the South West Coast Path with the aim of creating 50 pictures to celebrate it. Here Emma reflects on her year on the Path, and how it has worked its ‘magic’ on her.

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Between Land and Sea: Finding Solace on the South West Coast Path

Writer Sophie Pierce has walked and swum along the shores of Devon and Cornwall all her life. But when her 20-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly in 2017, she found a whole new connection with the coast path.

Fundraising SWCP Journeys

630 Miles in a Fortnight

David Myers, a trail-running, walking and cycling guide based in North Cornwall, takes on the epic challenge of completing the South West Coast Path in a fortnight. David shares his journey of completing the Path to raise funds for the Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulances, who rescued his dad from Clovelly after suffering a heart attack ten years ago.