The Walk
Walking John O’Groats to Lands End
Amount raised – £14879
Miles Walked – 1065
Steps taken 2,501,986 each
Total steps taken 7,184,742
JOGLE
Why, When and Where
Why – Simply put, because I am determined to and I will complete it. We are raising money to provide support for people recovering from brain injuries and their carers.
This is a challenge that both Ian and I need to train for and a new way for us to continue the motivation of my recovery.
We are walking continuously with a rest day here and there, but we will have to take everyday slower than then average walker. However, more days will offer a perfect opportunity and chance to see Great Britain when it’s not raining!
When – We hoped to start after the rains and before the mozzie season in Scotland. We set off on the 6th May 2019, but this is the UK and even though the snow had stopped we did have hail!
Where – We walked north to south (downhill) from John O’Groats, Scotland to pick up the Pennine Way, onto the Cotswold Way and followed tracks through Devon to end up at Land’s End, Cornwall. For more information on the route click here
The Side to Side Challenge
Why, When and Where
Why – Following on from JOGLE, we found that there was still a huge lack of awareness surrounding Brain Injuires so we decided that we would like to try do something about that. So we set ourselves a smaller walk, but arrange to stop off on the way to give presentations to Neuro-Physios, support groups and colleges.
When – The weather during JOGLE was generally good so we decided that a start in May would be a good idea.
Where – Starting off at St. Davids we’re planning on heading along the south coast of Wales, passing through Swansea and Cardiff, over the Severn Bridge into England and then heading up to Oxford and across to Cambridge, and then a near straight line through Newmarket and over to Ness Point in Lowestoft, Englands most Easterly point.
