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National Grief Awareness Week

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.

by South West Coast Path AssociationDecember 2, 2025December 5, 2025
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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.

by South West Coast Path AssociationDecember 1, 2023March 20, 2025
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  • Walking for Wellbeing: How the Coast Path Supports Health
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