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Best Walk Ideas 2020

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Best Walk Ideas 2020

Windsor to Big Ben  - Making the most of the Christmas break, Darren and his family will be taking on a 3-day stroll along the River Thames from Windsor to Big Ben, covering 48 miles!



The School Commute - After their successful 6-mile walk to school last year, the now-9-year-old Harry is back again and this time he's planning an even bigger challenge with mum Jennifer, walking 16 miles across their hometown.











The 100 Mile Stretcher - After taking part for the last couple of years, Michael decided that walking 100 miles wasn't quite far enough for the guys and girls he trains to pursue a career in the army. This year, his team will be taking part in a 100 mile walk, walking laps of York Race Course, carrying a stretcher waying 50kg.


 




31 Years in the RAF - On 7 November, Sarah starts terminal leave from the RAF. Giving her 28 days until her final day in the in RAF on 4 December. To commemorate her final day just shy of 31 years in the military. Sarah will be walking the distance from Chicksands, Bedfordshire (her final unit) to Ripon. Over 28 days she will be walking the 178 miles essence to bring her home for Christmas.

4 Walks of Christmas - Conor will be taking on 4 walks to support those who served. 1. Scafell Pike via Cam Spout - is the main walk and tribute to the military as the summit was donated to the National Trust in 1919 by Lord Leconfield in perpetual memory of the men of the Lake District who fell for God and King, for freedom, peace and right in the Great War 1914-1918. He will also be taking on Pen y Fan, Llyn y Fan Fan and Sgwd yr Eira.


From Hub to Home -  Jennie's husband served for 13 years, then 2 years ago went back in as a tank transporter and sponsored reservist. In order to support her husband, Jennie will be walking the distance between his current camp in Bulford, Wiltshire, to their family home in Norfolk, covering 199 miles



Jason Lunt - Already on track wqith his #facemask selfie. On 12th December, Jason will be walking 27km from Tonbridge to Edenbridge.

Project Active invites the public to join their winter ‘Walking Home’ hikes

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Project Active, an Oxfordshire well-being and physical fitness business specialising in outdoor fitness and adventures, are inviting members of the public to join them on two group hikes as part of their Walking Home challenge. The first hike was a 10 mile walk on Sunday 01 December, setting off from Woodstock Town Hall, with the second taking place on Wednesday 01 January, offering the chance to start off the new year with a crisp winter walk.

Speaking on Project Active’s reasons for supporting Walking With The Wounded, founder Ben Scurr said, “My grandparents served in World War Two, and other family members have been in military service over the years, so I’ve always had the utmost respect and gratitude for those who dedicate...

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Royal Navy veteran taking on Portsmouth walk

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Royal Navy veteran and Regional Manager for Walking With The Wounded will be stepping out at midday on December 06 to embark on a sponsored walk around Portsmouth with a group of fellow walkers as part of our ‘Walking Home’ fundraising campaign. David, who served in the Royal Navy for 7 years, is dedicated to giving back to his fellow service members. He, along with fellow fundraisers, will walk 6 miles on 06 December from Milton Common Community Memorial, along the coast to Old Portsmouth and on to Victory Gate.

Reflecting on his upcoming walk, David said, “Having served in the Armed Forces and worked at Walking With The Wounded for many years, I have witnessed first-hand the support that veterans often need, and the life-changing...

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Colchester resident walking 20 miles in support of veterans

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David Welham, from Colchester, is covering 20 miles during the month of December as part of his Walking Home challenge, including a round-trip commute from his home to Colchester train station and back.

Commenting on his motivation for taking part in Walking Home, David said, “I’ve supported charities a lot in the past but haven’t done a fundraising challenge for a while, so I thought it was time for me to get back out and do something for a cause I care about. I’ve supported Walking With The Wounded before and living in a Garrison town and having friends who served in the Armed Forces means I have that military connection, so it made sense for me to sign up. I hope that I can help make a difference to people’s lives and motivate others...

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