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| Path with stunning sea views is Britain's favourite | Path with stunning sea views is Britain's favourite |
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| It was selected as the favourite after a public vote in which 1,000 paths were nominated | It was selected as the favourite after a public vote in which 1,000 paths were nominated |
| A route between north Cornwall and Devon has been named Britain's favourite path for 2025. | A route between north Cornwall and Devon has been named Britain's favourite path for 2025. |
| Chosen by walking charity the Ramblers after a public vote which saw 1,000 paths nominated, the Bude to Westward Ho! route has been crowned the nation's favourite. | |
| The winning stretch is part of the 630-mile (1,015km) long South West Coast Path, which became England's longest National Trail in 1973. | The winning stretch is part of the 630-mile (1,015km) long South West Coast Path, which became England's longest National Trail in 1973. |
| Jonathan Jones, who nominated the path, said: "I take every chance I get to walk along coastal paths and just enjoy the sounds of the sea." | Jonathan Jones, who nominated the path, said: "I take every chance I get to walk along coastal paths and just enjoy the sounds of the sea." |
| Mr Jones said he first visited the path 15 years ago, and it left a lasting impression. | Mr Jones said he first visited the path 15 years ago, and it left a lasting impression. |
| "It was during a time of my life when things were changing a lot. Walking this path gave me a clarity of mind. | "It was during a time of my life when things were changing a lot. Walking this path gave me a clarity of mind. |
| "Even though my legs were heavy, the path made me feel a lot lighter, cleaner and clearer – the emotional baggage just lifted away," he added. | "Even though my legs were heavy, the path made me feel a lot lighter, cleaner and clearer – the emotional baggage just lifted away," he added. |
| A section of the West Highland Way near Loch Lomond in Scotland was nominated by Robert Marshall and came a close second. | A section of the West Highland Way near Loch Lomond in Scotland was nominated by Robert Marshall and came a close second. |
| Mr Jones will receive £200 worth of Cotswold Outdoor vouchers, while the seven fellow finalists will each receive a £50 voucher. | Mr Jones will receive £200 worth of Cotswold Outdoor vouchers, while the seven fellow finalists will each receive a £50 voucher. |
| The winning stretch is part of the 630-mile (1,015km) long South West Coast Path | |
| Lucy Sutton, marketing director at Cotswold Outdoor, said: "Congratulations to Jonathan Jones for winning Britain's Favourite Path 2025; so well deserved. | Lucy Sutton, marketing director at Cotswold Outdoor, said: "Congratulations to Jonathan Jones for winning Britain's Favourite Path 2025; so well deserved. |
| "Whilst being on the judging panel, it was brilliant to see all the breathtaking paths captured throughout England, Scotland and Wales." | "Whilst being on the judging panel, it was brilliant to see all the breathtaking paths captured throughout England, Scotland and Wales." |
| Jack Cornish from the Ramblers, said: "I can see why it’s won. | |
| "I've walked it myself and it is a beautiful path. | |
| "It is one of the jewels of the crown of the paths we have got in Britain." | |
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