SWCP – The South West Coast Path

Health and Wellbeing Community Engagement

Step by Step: Walking Supports Good Mental Health

Walking along the South West Coast Path is a simple, powerful way to support mental health. Our group walks help people stay active, connect with others, and enjoy the calming benefits of nature. From coastal views to shared conversations, participants often feel less stressed, more relaxed, and uplifted. Supporting key actions identified by the Mental Health Foundation, these walks show how fresh air, movement, and community can make a lasting difference to wellbeing.

Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Don Taylor

We are delighted to introduce Don Taylor, an artist who takes his inspiration from the land and sea of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall. Working with driftwood, coppiced wood, and the unique serpentine stone that can only be found here, natural materials fuel his creativity.

Inspired by the Coast

Inspired by the Coast – Dreya Glass

Introducing Dreya Glass Art, where glass artworks are shaped and inspired by Dreya’s love for the sea and coastline. For Dreya, the ocean is a constant force in her life, from a childhood in West Africa, to the shores of Cornwall, Dreya’s art reflects her passion for the coast and the ocean environment.

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7 Walks on the South West Coast Path with the Classic Cottages Team

Celebrate National Walking Month with inspiration from the Classic Cottages team!
Based in beautiful Cornwall, the team are lucky to have the South West Coast Path right on their doorstep—and they make the most of it. From dramatic cliffs to peaceful seaside strolls, their favourite walks showcase the very best of the coastline.

Community Engagement Health and Wellbeing

Walking for Wellbeing: How the Coast Path Supports Health

On World Health Day, we explore how the South West Coast Path supports health and wellbeing. From research showing its potential benefits for the NHS to the inspiring story of a fatigue management walking group in Torbay, this blog highlights how gentle coastal walks can build community, resilience and hope.

SWCP Journeys

World Poetry Day: 4 friends 4 years: A South West Coast Path journey

To celebrate World Poetry Day we share a poem that reflects on an 83-day, 630-mile journey along the South West Coast Path, shared by four friends over several years. Blending humour, challenge and reflection, it celebrates not just the landscapes and wildlife they encountered, but the deep friendships, resilience and life changes experienced along the way—making it a truly unforgettable adventure.