The Big Cornish Footpath Challenge

Mounts Bay Rotarian Terry Newman has completed a section of the Big Cornish Footpath Challenge!

The Challenge followed the route of the South West Coastal Path from the border with Devon in the north at Marsham Mouth, all the way around the coast to Cremyll on the Tamar River border with Devon.

Terry, who is over 80 years old, walked from the Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn to The Kings Arms, Marazion, where he enjoyed a pint and a pasty before returning to Newlyn.

Walking to raise funds for Cornwall Mind, a growing charity providing support to mentally disadvantaged and handicapped residents in Cornwall, Terry was heartened by the friendliness and generosity of total strangers he approached along the way.

He said his reasons for doing the walk were the inspiration of Captain Tom, his daughter’s struggles with mental health and the death of his son who died from a non-hodgkin's  lymphoma and was schizophrenic.

Terry said he was quite tired when he got home, having been out for about 8 hours and he really enjoyed a long restful bath before going to bed. He had one of the best sleeps for a very long time! 

Terry would like to thank you all for your support in enabling him to complete the walk and to raise £300 to suppprt Cornwall Mind.