I hiked 50 miles looking for England’s wild side.

This was a side of England and myself I had rarely seen.

And I welcomed the discovery.

A group of people hiking along the coast in Cornwall

Credit:Courtesy of Wilderness England

Together, we set out to hopscotch along theSouth West Coast Path, Englandslongest National Trail.

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The trail stays within constant sight of the sea for a good reason.

Nowadays, the trail offers a glorious roller-coaster ramble.

Left: View of beach Right: Houses along the coastline

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I soon stopped fussing and relaxed into whatever weather each day gave us.

It was a joy simply to be outdoors from morning to evening, and walking became a moving meditation.

We tasted tart berries and marveled at the last blaze of summer wildflowers.

Left: Stone Archway Right: A beach with big rocks

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Gulls soared overhead, and we spotted seals shining in the water below.

But it was exhilarating to walk along the edge.

“Wilderness is finding those special unknown places that not many people even know exist,” says Loveland.