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SWCP Journeys

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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Community Engagement Explore

50 Reasons to Love the South West Coast Path

Our fiftieth celebrations have highlighted to us why we hold the Path dear – they have inspired challenge, creativity, wellbeing, friendships, and celebrations for our wonderful volunteers… the list goes on! In this blog, we share 50 reasons why we love Britain’s longest National Trail.

by South West Coast Path AssociationNovember 2, 2023March 19, 2025
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Explore Health and Wellbeing

Solo Hiking on the Coast Path

In the first of this blog series on solo hiking, we explore the motivation behind solo journeys and relate them to experiences on the South West Coast Path.

by South West Coast Path AssociationNovember 2, 2023March 20, 2025
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Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Katie Mes

Introducing architectural designer and artist, Katie Mes, whose work is influenced by adventure and memories around the world and the coast.

by South West Coast Path AssociationNovember 2, 2023March 20, 2025
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Environment Fundraising

Turning Black Friday Green

Introducing Green Friday – an environmentally-positive supplement to Black Friday, and a way for businesses and individuals to make a positive impact on the environment and Charities who support it

by Will KeenNovember 2, 2023March 20, 2025
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Community Engagement

Coast Path Connectors Autumn Update

Our Coast Path Connectors project is going from strength to strength, with five of our local hubs up and running.

by South West Coast Path AssociationOctober 5, 2023March 20, 2025
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Last month our National Trail Officer, Lorna, headed to Dorset and had a productive day with the Area Rep volunteer for the Abbotsbury to South Haven Point stretch, discussing the opportunities and challenges along this section of the trail. Postcards from the Path Today, we are celebrating National Poetry Day 🌈 🥾 Dreaming of a really, really big walk? The long and winding path......... This month’s Inspired by the Coast feature spotlights Devon artist @joewebsterart whose work is shaped by the wild landscapes of the South West coast.

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  • World Mental Health Day 2026 : Real voices, real change
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  • Community Engagement: Summer Wrap Up
  • A Love Letter To Really Really Big Walks
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