630 Miles - An Audio Journey

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630 Miles - An Audio Journey is a monthly podcast by the South West Coast Path Association that has been created as part of their 50th-anniversary celebrations. Rachel Hadley-Leonard, a 2022 South West Coast Path completer and fundraiser is hosting 630 Miles. Each month listen to interviews with the amazing people that help to make the South West Coast Path one of the world's great Trails.

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Raynor Winn

Dec 17 2023 31 mins  
Celebrated author, Raynor Winn, joins Rachel to talk about the upcoming screen adaptation of her Sunday Times best-seller, The Salt Path, and the evocative and beautiful collaboration with The Gigpsanner Big Band that has created 'Saltlines', a project that combines prose and folk music with a focus on the coastline of the south west. About Raynor Winn Since travelling the

Katherine May

Dec 16 2023 29 mins  
"discovering the south west coast path was like finding a gateway to another world" Critically acclaimed author, Katherine May, joins Rachel to chat about her journey along the South West Coast Path and the healing power of the path. Katherine is one of the charity's ambassadors and has walked the South West Coast Path for a number of years. Chatting through her trans

Connecting Communities

Dec 05 2023 71 mins  
In this episode Rachel chats with Lorna Sherriff, National Trails Officer, about the work she does improving, caring for and protecting the Path. Lorna discusses the importance of the Trails Partnership in ensuring the South West Coast Path meets the National Trail set of standards as well as introducing the Coast Path Connectors Project which is connecting new audiences to the hea

Making A Difference

Nov 14 2023 45 mins  
In this #makingadifference episode we invite the inspiring Jo Earlam to talk with us about her love for the coast path, and her enduring passion for fundraising. Jo is a long-term member of the Association, champion fundraiser, hiker, trail runner, and SWCP completer, who has been raising money for charities close to her heart for 50 years! Jo finds solace and respite on the coast

Path Memories - SWCP completers share their stories

Sep 08 2023 86 mins  
In this episode, Rachel talks to four 'SWCP completers' - people who have completed the 630 miles of Britain's first coast path and longest National Trail. Many completers can take years to complete the Trail, but our four guests have each undertaken the journey in a thru-hike (or run in one case!) ranging from 56 days, 45 days and a record-breaking 18 days, 14 hours, 4

Way Makers of the Path - Supporting the SWCP journey and enhancing the experience

Aug 03 2023 45 mins  
The South West Coast Path draws over 9 million visitors to the South West each year and is one of the region's most valuable environmental and economic assets, bringing £500 million into the local economy. Our Way Maker businesses and supporters understand the importance of walkers to their business, as well as understanding the need to help protect the path their business rel

Trailblazer Walk - Live chats and sounds from the South West Coast Path

Jun 28 2023 83 mins  
In this ‘live from the path’ episode Rachel returns to her podcast roots and chats with people as she takes part in the Trailblazer Walk over several days in Dorset and Cornwall. Over 20 interviews were captured as people joined us to walk, meet other path lovers, and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Association. This latest instalment of 630 Miles is a great soundbite int

The mental health and wellbeing benefits of walking the South West Coast Path

May 25 2023 60 mins  
This episode was recorded during Mental Health Awareness Week and delves into the increasing body of research, both quantitative and qualitative, that shows how people's mental and physical wellbeing is enhanced when spending time outside in nature, most specifically, when walking the South West Coast Path - a coastal wild belt providing a valuable space between land and sea. R

Inspired by the Coast

Apr 28 2023 72 mins  
Episode 4 explores how the environment on and around the Coast Path inspires artists and creatives. We had the absolute privilege of chatting with renowned contemporary artist Kurt Jackson; celebrated musician Peter Knight; and artist, writer, and fundraiser Emma Scattergood. Each artist discusses their very personal relationship with the coastal landscape and how immersing themsel

Connecting to Nature

Mar 30 2023 59 mins  
This episode focuses on the nature and wildlife that you may encounter as you walk along the Path, how nature can adapt to changing landscapes caused by climate change, and highlights the beauty and ruggedness of the coastal environment that the South West Coast Path traverses. We speak with 3 guests: Sue Sayer MBE, Founder and Director of the Seal Research Trust Sue is an interna