South West Coast Path part 3

Want to join me in making a difference? I'm raising money to benefit Spinone Overseas For Adoption, and any donation will help make an impact.

Having had the opportunity in June 2021 to walk the Cornish section of the South West Coast Path, and then in June 2024 to complete the South Devon and Dorset section of the SWCP, I've decided it's time to again don the walking shoes and carry a heavy burden of mainly dog food and treats from Minehead to Hartland Quay ( so completing the whole 630 miles of the path) and then to continue along the north coast to finish at Crantock in North Cornwall, for a total of approximately 195 miles on the rugged coast path. I will be commencing the adventure on 02/06/25 utilising public transport to get to the start point, and then the plan is that the walk will be completed over a 21 day period. Again the most important component of the walk will be my faithful companion Noé the Italian Spinone who is a SOFA rescue boy ( that's him in the picture on last years walk after a river crossing - guess which one he is!).

My first fund raising on the path was with my wonderful Spinone girl, Martha, and oh boy, did she attract attention with her saddle bags, to the point I had to factor "Martha time" in on our walks with everyone wanting to stop and pet her. This was exactly the same scenario with Noé last year, and I expect this walk to be no different with the four legged walker being the centre of everyone's attention!

Although now long departed, Martha will again be coming with her little brother Noé so that we can sprinkle some of her ashes along the way in secluded bays which I know she'd have loved, and also in those she adored in North Cornwall.

My first walk benefited my personal well being and allowed for an adjustment back to civilian life, whereas both this and the last walk are just because I'm mad and thought why not?

However, as before I still want others to benefit from this endeavour too, so once again I've decided to raise money in aid of Spinone Overseas For Adoption (SOFA) and every donation will help this great cause. As it says on the tin this wonderful charity rehome Spinoni dogs predominantly from Italy to the UK; Spinoni are a hunting breed of dog and are used as such in Italy, so are often seen as being no more than a work tool, being discarded if not reaching the required level, or when they become too old.

SOFA needs funds to help with the repatriation and fostering costs to ensure they can continue their fantastic work - checkout their Web and Facebook page for more details.

My Noé was rescued too, and he also wants you to help rehome others of his wonderful friendly breed.

Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me.