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SWCP Journeys

The best thing I could have done

This month we hear from member Chris Schmidt-Reid from Winslow, who explains why walking the South West Coast Path was ‘the best thing he could have done’ after losing his wife to cancer last year.

by South West Coast Path AssociationDecember 2, 2019March 21, 2025
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A memorable micro-gap

In this guest blog, 18-year-old Luisa and 17-year-old Rebecca from Bavaria share their decisions behind walking the length of the SWCP.

by South West Coast Path AssociationNovember 4, 2019March 21, 2025
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Enchanted by the Coast Path

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. 

by South West Coast Path AssociationSeptember 18, 2019September 30, 2019
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Treading New Paths

In this guest blog, SWCPA member, Daniela shares her journey to walking our National Trail and her german-speaking Facebook group for the Path.

by South West Coast Path AssociationSeptember 1, 2019March 21, 2025
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Nordic Walking the Coast Path

“I learned that there isn’t a ‘right’ way to walk the path apart from what’s appropriate for each person and their circumstances.”

by South West Coast Path AssociationAugust 1, 2019July 30, 2019
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‘Walking rookie’ to Completer

Little did I know, as I stood as a “walking rookie” in Minehead in 2009, what a fabulous journey was in front of me.

by South West Coast Path AssociationApril 9, 2019
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Our community engagement work focuses on helping people access and enjoy the South West Coast Path, creating opportunities for people who may not otherwise have the chance to experience it. 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.........

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