Makers making a difference – a tale of two Leahs
In this early ‘Inspired by the Coast’ blog, we chat to Lead Wade, Devon-based illustrator with a small family business called ‘From Land and Sea’.
In this early ‘Inspired by the Coast’ blog, we chat to Lead Wade, Devon-based illustrator with a small family business called ‘From Land and Sea’.
“I went out on my own and found that the solitude made me feel calmer inside and more able to cope with other things in my life.”
“Playing with the colours of the sea in inky tones of blue and hues of turquoise is my way of connecting to the natural environment and rhythm of life here.”
During lockdown we surveyed over 1,000 people to find out what the Coast Path means to them and the results have been quite staggering.
Have you ever wondered who makes all those waymarkers you see when you’re out walking? We spoke to woodworker Marc Hoskins who for the past 4 years has been making the signs that guide us on your way.
Hurry Krishna, who writes a travel blog called ‘An Indian on the way’ has been in touch to tell us about her experience walking one of the world’s greatest trails, the South West Coast Path.