Penzance Lit Fest is a feast for Coast Path lovers
The 12th edition of the Penzance Literary Festival includes talks and events featuring the South West Coast Path.
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50 Pictures for 50 Years: Spring on the Path
Emma reflects on the first few months of her time on the Path and how the experience has impacted her both physically and emotionally.
Handcrafted Walking Sticks for 50th
Handcrafted walking sticks are the perfect item to lead the way on our 50th anniversary commemorative Trailblazer Walk! A walking stick at each start point of the Trailblazer Walk (Minehead and South Haven Point) will travel around The South West Coast Path and act as the relay batons until their reunion in Plymouth on the final day of the Walk.
Path Memories
As part of our 50th-anniversary celebrations, we asked our members to write to us with their experiences of walking the South West Coast Path. This series shares some of the personal stories of members who have supported the charity over the years.
SWCP: Inspiration for a novel
Some people take hundreds of photos. Others might keep a journal. Many may share their experience through social media. For American author Diane Winger, it was the inspiration for writing a short novel and donating back to the Path through royalties from sales of the book.
Meet 4th-time Completer of the SWCP
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 