The Great South West Walks 2014 is a celebration of the South West Coast Path taking place from 20th – 28th September 2014, with 100 popular circular walks focused around the Coast Path in Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall - 15 of them in South Devon AONB! Its aim is to raise vital funds through these sponsored walks which will to be used for improvements to the Coast Path and will help Children’s Hospice South West provide care and support to children who are living with life-limited conditions and their families in the South West.
Led by the charity, the South West Coast Path Association (SWCPA), there will be guided sponsored walks of various lengths, to suit all types of walkers. Many will be themed including wildlife, family friendly and historical walks.
Walkers are encouraged to raise sponsorship which will be equally split between SWCPA and CHSW. The sponsorship will enable SWCPA to lever in other funding and in total deliver over £250,000 for much needed improvements spread all along the Path.
How to take part:
To book onto any of the 100 sponsored walks available please go to the Book a Walk page. To cover the costs of setting up the event, we are asking for a minimum donation of £7.50 per person.
This booking system allows you to choose the type of walk you want to do – easy, moderate and challenging walks, wildlife, historical themes or that allows for a stop at a local tea room!
Local walks include:
Start Point Maritime Walk - 23 September
Beesands - Music and History - 24 September
Torcross Historical Walk - 25 September
Dartmouth Local History - 26 September
Coleton Local History - 27 September
