South West Coast Path Challenge

Defnas
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The following is from the Challenge page on the SWCP website: http://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/events/challenge/

Are you ready?
Support the beautiful South West Coast Path this October by taking part in our South West Coast Path Challenge!

Take the challenge!

This event, backed by TV adventurer Monty Halls, aims to set a new world record for the number of times the Coast Path can be covered in one month while raising funds to protect the coastline for future generations.

It’s a great way to spend time with your family in the great outdoors while getting a sense of achievement at the same time. It doesn’t matter how fit you are – there’s a walk to suit all ages and levels of ability from a seafront stroll to a clifftop climb– every mile counts!

Use our interactive map to create your own unique Challenge on the Coast Path.

For inspiration take a look at our example Challenges. Or join us on one of four organised 10 mile Challenge walks detailed below.

So whether your challenge is one mile or 100, add your miles to our mileometer and register today.

Share your inspirational Challenge with us and together let’s set the record for the number of times we can conquer the Coast Path in one month!

The South West Coast Path Association are partnering with the National Trust to raise funds for much needed improvement and repair projects to our beautiful Coast Path, which is enjoyed by millions of visitors every year.

Choose your Challenge now or contact us on 01752 896237 for your chance to take part.

WIN! - Entrants to the Challenge can take part in a competition to win a Go Pro Camera. All you have to do is pledge your support on social media using the event hashtag #Challenge630 Find out how to enter...

It costs at least £1000 every year to look after one mile of Coast Path


Either choose from the following 10 mile organised walks...

Minehead 10 Mile Organised Challenge
Minehead to Porlock Weir, Saturday 3 October
The official start of the South West Coast Path sets off from the seaside town of Minehead before taking in the wild and rugged Exmoor scenery along the highest coastline in England. Read more »

Choose this walk and continue

Lizard 10 Mile Organised Challenge
Gunwalloe to Lizard Point, Saturday 10 October
This walk along the Lizard peninsula takes in the world famous Kynance Cove before reaching the most southerly point of the UK, a renowned breeding ground for the Cornish Chough. Read more »

Choose this walk and continue

Plymouth 10 Mile Organised Challenge
Admiral’s Hard to Mount Batten Centre, Saturday 24 October
Britain’s Ocean City reveals a wealth of historic maritime heritage from a restored naval base at Royal William Yard to the Mayflower Steps where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail. Read more »

Choose this walk and continue

Swanage 10 Mile Organised Challenge
Durlston Country Park and Castle to South Haven Point, Saturday 31 October
Take a walk through time along this iconic stretch of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, taking in Old Harry’s Rocks before reaching the official finish point of the South West Coast Path at South Haven Point. Read more »

Choose this walk and continue

...or select a distance using the interactive map on the link at the top