SWCP 2024 Highlights

From the Minehead Monument to the Cobbled Streets of Clovelly

📺 A Narrated Photo Story

🥾 Route Overview: The Journey Begins

2024 marked the start of an ambitious adventure: tackling the iconic South West Coast Path one stage at a time. Accompanied by my faithful Cocker Spaniel, Roxie, we traded the everyday for the elevation gains of the Somerset and Devon coastlines.

Key Milestones in this Video:

  • The Starting Line: Leaving the Coast Path Monument in Minehead and tackling the grueling climb up North Hill.
  • Wooded Wonders: Navigating the deep valleys of Culbone and the towering, stream-lined cliffs leading into Lynmouth.
  • Geological Marvels: Walking through the world-famous Valley of the Rocks and conquering The Great Hangman (the highest point on the entire path).
  • The Golden Sands: A shift in pace through the surf-hubs of Woolacombe, Baggy Point, and Croyde Bay.
  • The Estuary Trails: Trading the rugged cliffs for the gentler paths of Braunton, Barnstaple, and the historic quay at Bideford.
  • The Finish Line: Ending the season at the famous cobbled streets of Clovelly, looking forward to the “roller coaster” of the Atlantic coast ahead.

🐾 Roxie’s Trail Notes

  • Total Distance Covered: 159 km/98.8 miles
  • Toughest Climbs: North Hill & Heddon Valley.
  • Favourite Spaniel Spot: The sweeping sands of Woolacombe.
  • Terrain: A mix of steep coastal ascents, wooded trails, and flat estuary paths.

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