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The south west coast path –start.

We are in the seaside town of Minehead, Somerset. Famed for a few things including the holiday resort of Butlins and the West Somerset Railway but few people in our country would know it is the start point for one of our longest and most attractive long-distance footpaths. I have walked on quite a few stretches of that path during my life but never imagined to stand at this point. A fitting tribute here with this sculpture showing an open map of the route.

The South West Coast Path is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles, running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset.
The PiP shows an example of the path route.
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15 comments

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

I've passed that a few times Herb, and taken many pictures. I always enjoy that end of Minehead and the beautiful coastal walk. Love your PiP especially.

Best wishes and keep warm, Rosa.
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thanks Rosa. I knew you would know this and enjoy my reminder of it here. Yes, Minehead was quite refreshing and of course this long distance walk is marvellous.

Cheers. Herb
9 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Rermarkable work !!
Thank yoiu for the info.
9 months ago

aNNa schramm said:

whether you can still find the way on the map? because she is very torn -
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to aNNa schramm:

It is better to have a perfect paper copy Anna. Thank you.

Best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago

Gabi Lombardo said:

an interesting metal skulpture and a very long path along the coast!!!
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Gabi Lombardo:

The sculpture is good but the path is better!

Cheers. Herb
9 months ago

Xata said:

Love the hand there ! And also love to follow coastal hikes with Portello, on tv large screen of course !
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Xata:

Yes Portello has been to a lot of places mainly by train. Glad you watch him too.

Cheers. Herb
9 months ago

Keith Burton said:

A smashing piece of artwork Herb...........and a fascinating narrative about the S W Coast Path.

Thanks for including the PiP............I've seen earlier it and already commented but it was good to get another viewing as it's a cracking shot..!!
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

A fine reward for those that have followed it to here to take a snap by this. The path of course is incredible. Glad you liked my PiP again.

Cheers. Herb
9 months ago

TOZ said:

A fine sculpture to start off this long-distance footpath Herb have walked bit's of it.
Best Gordon
9 months ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

Indeed it is Gordon. A couple with large rucksacks hobble from the west and gave a big cheer and sigh of relief as they got here. They had just completed the last leg of the full walk!

You know, like me, how incredible some of those sections are. I like the Cornish mine area around St Agnes the best.

Cheers. Herb

Wheal Coates tin mine, then and now. For Andy
9 months ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Un bel endroit pour une ballade superbe cette sculpture merci pour l'info bonne journée.
9 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Patrick Brandy:

My pleasure Patrick.

best Wishes. Herb
9 months ago ( translate )