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.
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.
Read about the solo journey of Mike Hancock who travelled the 630 mile SWCP route in 31 days!
Jo is a 25-year member of the South West Coast Path Association and aims to run her 100th marathon in July! In Jo’s own words, she shares with us her passion for the path, and her love of running, which combined brings her joy, well-being, freedom, and a sense of place.
The story of a 55-year-old adventurer, 56 days and 630 miles!
Steve Pattemore recently completed walking the South West Coast Path for the 4th time – that’s 2,520 miles – the equivalent of walking from Plymouth to Turkey or climbing Mount Everest 16 times! That is extreme dedication to the cause – congratulations Steve!
The South West Coast Path 