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Holly Atyeo

Meet Holly @life.through.hollys.lens, a keen hiker based in South Devon who loves to find hidden coves to swim in!

Tell us a bit about yourself and how you like to get outside?

Having grown up in Cornwall, I now live in South Devon and feel incredibly lucky to have spent my years in a beautiful part of the UK. I’ll never move from Devon and Cornwall, it has a special place in my heart.

I take full advantage of what’s on my doorstep, getting outside and exploring the along the South West Coastal Path or on Dartmoor National Park. In the summer you’ll find me mainly on the coast path and finding hidden coves for a sea swim, in the winter I adore heading to Dartmoor for a long hike, getting out in the fresh air and blowing the cobwebs away!

I fit all of my adventuring around my 9-5 day job where I look after employee engagement and wellbeing in healthcare. I love spending time outside and the positive effects it provides for my overall wellbeing.

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What’s your favourite route or place to go and why?

Holly’s Favourite Hiking Route – Rollercoaster Path to Port Quin

It’s tough to choose 1 favourite route… I recently walked from Port Issac to Port Quin. They call this the “rollercoaster path” due to all of the ups, downs, twists and turns along the coast path. It’s a challenging route but you are rewarded with endless stunning views of the Cornish coast and and ice-cream in Port Issac at the end!

Holly's Favourite Route – Rollercoaster Path to Port Quin

You can find this route on the Explorer Map OL 106

Looking for more great walks in Devon?

Take a look at this article – The Best Circular Walks in Devon

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