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Ultra Trail South West

This June, runners from around the world will be gathering in Cornwall to take part in the Ultra Trail South West – billed as the UK’s toughest footrace.

The competitors will be running either a 60 or 100 mile course along the South West Coast Path from either Porthleven or Pendeen Watch to Watergate Bay.  It is estimated that the fastest runners will complete the 100 mile course (with it’s over 21,000 feet of ascent) in less than 24 hours, with the 60 mile course (with only 14,000 feet of ascent) being finished in about 12 hours. Alongside this teams of 4 or 5 will be running the 100 mile course in relay.

The runners will also be raising money towards Coast Path improvement projects, such as the new Coastguard inspired grid reference signs.

The South West Coast Path was chosen as the venue for this race because of its remarkable scenery, proximity to the ocean and its breath taking terrain, that provides an unrivalled experience to the adventurous long distance trail runner. It is planned to make this an annual event, each year moving the course to a different section of the Coast Path.

The event is being run by locally based Endurancelife who have been organising successful endurance events, such as the Coastal Trail Series for many years. To find out more visit their website.

Given the increasing popularity of running along the Coast Path, we’ve plans to provide more information on our website for runners.  The things we had in mind are good running routes, events and advice. If you’ve any suggestions of what we should include or are willing to share your favourite Coast path run, please get in touch.

 

Latest News

  • Simon Armitage to walk South West Coast Path as a modern troubadour

    Award-winning writer Simon Armitage hopes to walk from Minehead to Land's End along the northern half of the South West Coast Path without a penny in his pocket, by giving poetry readings in return for his board and lodgings.

  • The South West Coast Path comes to the big screen

    Discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer, by following in their footsteps along the South West Coast Path.

  • 365 Paintings in a Year on the South West Coast Path

    Devon artist Dave Crocker, has just completed his final work of art, painting a series of 365 coastal   landscapes from the South West Coast Path.

  • Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition

    The South West Coast Path team is encouraging budding mobile phone photographers of all ages to capture a moment in time on the Coast Path as part of its Coast Path Motographer of the Year 2013 competition.

  • New record set for completing the Coast Path!

    A new record has been set for the fastest completion of the South West Coast Path! Contours Walking Holidays' Managing Director, Mark Townsend and fellow runner, Julie Gardener, completed the full South West Coast Path in a record time of 14 days, 14 hours and 44 minutes.

     

  • Great South West Walk exceeds half a million!

    The South West Coast Path Association’s Great South West Walk came to a grand finale on Tuesday 7th May, raising over £500,000 for 90 improvement projects to the entire South West Coast Path covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

  • Latest news on path diversions

    Following numerous cliff falls over the past few months, many sections of the Coast Path have been diverted. Click for details of route changes.

  • Cliff fall near Lulworth Cove

    Following the landslide at St. Oswald’s Bay between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the morning of 30 April 2013, diversionary routes have been put in place by Dorset County Council and the Lulworth Estate, allowing the South West Coast Path to remain fully open and safe for visitors to this area. 

  • New slate waymarkers guide the way for Cornish walkers

    The sand dunes of west Cornwall attract thousands of local walkers and tourists every year who will now benefit from new slate waymarkers to guide the way along the South West Coast Path.

  • Five top family walks for summer

    Why not get out and about this summer and combine a family walk on the South West Coast Path with a host of other old-fashioned childhood pleasures, from crabbing in rockpools and exploring hidden coves, to following in the footsteps of giants.

Tweets

  • Good luck to the kayakers and beach cleaners from @AB4B
  • @maezymare Nice pic thnks for sharing! Help us keep in touch when we come to shortlisting by registering details here http://t.co/hIxcc23sJ5
  • Look out for the South West Coast Path on the big screen this summer in @SummerInFeb http://t.co/r0tgOhfTGS
  • A marathon series of paintings by @davecrockerart go on show this week - all featuring the South West Coast Path! http://t.co/bXB6yU8TWw

Facebook

  • If you see two kayakers while walking the coast path, give them a wave and a cheer as they paddle AB4B. Good luck!
  • MOTY2013
  • This Bank Holiday weekend, why not take a walk along the Cornish coast and discover the secret coves and sandy beaches that inspired the characters in Summer in February - the film that everyone’s talking about this summer.
  • https://www.facebook.com/events/136768679847133/ Exhibition of seascapes and coastal scapes by Sue Read til 14th june
  • The alternative route from Bude to Duckpool - 3 miles along the beach :-)
  • A marathon series of paintings by Dave Crocker go on show this week - all featuring the South West Coast Path! http://bit.ly/11Ry5qe
  • Walking from westward Ho to clovelly and back with Lynsey Goss training for our Trekfest hike across the Brecon beacons in June