The South West Coast Path is England's second-longest waymarked long-distance footpath, after the King Charles III England Coast Path, and is designated as a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles
The starting point at Minehead
South West Coast Path, stone sign near Studland
Sculpture at the start of the path in Minehead
The South West Coast Path passes along the cliffs (seen in the distance) at Ilfracombe, North Devon. The highest point in this view is Hillsborough (447 feet, 136 metres). Part of Ilfracombe is seen on the right.
Raynor Winn, also known as Sally Walker, is an English long-distance walker and writer. Her second book, the semi autobiographical memoir and travel diary titled The Salt Path, was a Sunday Times best
South West Coast Path
…Wallington, Mark (1986). 500 Mile Walkies. Arrow. ISBN 978-0099523901. The author walks with his dog "Boogie", who features in several later books. Winn, Raynor (2018). The Salt Path. Michael Joseph. ISBN 978-0241349649. The author and her husband walk the path after financial disaster and a terminal health…
Winn at the North Cornwall Book Festival, October 2019