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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.

by South West Coast Path AssociationMarch 31, 2026May 14, 2026
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Health and Wellbeing SWCP Journeys

Undefined by pain, driven by purpose

As part of #WorldHealthDay 2021 we’ve been chatting to adventurer, educator and author Gail Muller about how the South West Coast Path has helped her cope with, and come through living with chronic pain. Here’s her story.

by South West Coast Path AssociationApril 7, 2021March 21, 2025
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🌕 Tomorrow’s full moon is the Sturgeon Moon, and there's an added bonus for early risers: a partial lunar eclipse begins at 3.33am and reaches its peak at 5.12am. Postcards from the Path The cooler weather is arriving, and we're heading out on the SWCP to make the most of it ⛅️ Postcards from the Path 🌊🎧 A new way to experience the Coast Path 🏃‍♀️💙 Every fundraiser has a story and, at its heart, a desire to give back to the Path that has given them so much. Shelley Edwards is one of our recent fundraisers whose South West Coast Path journey took her from walking coastal trails to running marathon miles.

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  • Inspired by the Coast: Jo Payne
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