North Devon Wellbeing Walks this Autumn

Phil Harris, DMHA’s Community Development Lead for North Devon, has been attending fortnightly Wellbeing Walks organised by Coast Path Connector Huw Davies, South West Coast Path Association.

Phil joined the latest wellbeing walk, saying “despite the grey clouds there was no sting in the breeze, with a pleasant wind as we rounded Baggy Point. The Wellbeing Walk saw Gannets and Cormorants spotted across the bay, along with many, many dogs! (Well behaved dogs are often welcome on the walks.) The walks take place across sections of the coast path. We can be up across Ilfracombe one week, or down in the Torridge estuary near Appledore another.”

South West Coast Path Association – Coast Path Connectors organise community walks along the 630 mile coast path

• North Devon Hub (Bude to Minehead) has walking groups supporting cancer recovery patients, bereaved, carers and people recovering from mental and physical illness as well as open walks for anyone who fancies some exercise with company.

• 70+ walks this year with 600+ participants

• Most walks are 2 to 3 miles (1 to 2 hours), usually on the coast path

• Walks are free, parking and refreshments are included

You can see the Autumn Walks Timetable below. If you would like to find out more, or join a wellbeing walk, please contact organiser Huw Davies by phone on 07482 452046 or email: huw.davies@southwestcoastpath.org.uk.

Due to weather conditions, times or locations may vary, always contact Huw for the most up-to-date information.

If you are interested in finding more North Devon based activities you can find a range of wellbeing activities on our Learning Network Calendar: Northern Devon – Learning Network — Devon Mental Health Alliance | Working together for better mental health