South West Coast Path Forum 2025

South West Coast Path Association

The Path to Transformational Journeys - join inspiring speakers as we explore  the healing benefits of walking and connecting to nature.

New Cooperage

<h2>The Coast Path Forum is being hosted at Royal William Yard, Plymouth.</h2> <h3>Friday 6th June</h3>09:30 - 10:00 | Registration and Refreshments10:00 - 10:10 | Welcome Julian Gray, Director South West Coast Path Association10:10 - 11:10 | PresentationsJoin the South West Coast Path team, alongside inspiring speakers as we explore the transformative power of the South West Coast Path experience.Speakers confirmed:Caroline Rutley-Frayne, SWCPA completer  In 2008, Caroline was in a devastating motor-bike accident. Not only did she lose her partner, she also lost her leg and part of her arm – changing her life forever. Despite everything, Caroline was determined to walk again and after seven years, defied the belief of her doctors and even herself when she walked the 630 miles of the South West Coast Path. Caroline will share her story of recovery on the Path. Lisa Franklin, SWCPA completer and fundraiser  Lisa Franklin walked the entire path raising money for the SWCPA and PAPYRUS, she will share her transformational journey on the path and taking on a fundraising challenge. Katie Ash, Public Health Consultant   Katie will talk about the public health benefits of walking and how the health sector is rising to the challenge of engaging people to walk through social prescribing. Sharon Thomas, SWCPA access volunteer Sharon will talk about her YouTube channel, and the advocacy work she does to help raise awareness and understanding to enable people with disabilities to enjoy the trail, and have a choice when accessing the SWCP.Mike Radford, St Petroc’s Vocational Development Officer  For over two years, St Petrocs have been a part of the SWCP Coast Path Connectors Project, by training staff to become connectors and facilitating monthly walks for people who access their services. Mike will talk about St Petroc’s experience of being involved with this project. 11:10 - 11:45 | Panel Discussion Moderated by Sarah Mukherjee  Sarah develops policy and engages with stakeholders at the highest level. Promoting good science, better regulation and best practice with the lightest environmental footprint. Previously, an internationally award-winning journalist with 20 years' experience of reporting accurately and impartially on a range of environmental issues. 11:45 - 12:15 | Q&A12:15 - 12:30 | Wrap up Julian Gray &amp; Sarah MukherjeeCover image: Royal William Yard by Rosie Fox

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