Do you live near any of these footpaths? I'd love to hear from you!
POSTPONED - COVID19
Alan attempts to walk 8 long distance footpaths across England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland and the Isle of Man to raise money for Rebecca House (Children's Hospice) and the University College London Hospitals Cancer Fund between March & September 2020 covering over 2100 miles. Follow his progress here.
Thursday, 9 January 2020
Saturday, 7 December 2019
It's Real!
Having received the official 'Yes' from work, I am now committed to 4 months off to wander around the UK!
I've been in touch with both my chosen charities, Rebecca House (The children's section of Isle of Man Hospice) and University College London Hospitals - Cancer Fund and JustGiving pages are now setup.
The current checklist reads as follows: (in no particular order)
Contact people I know near footpaths for meet ups/lifts etc
Sort gear
Sponsorship
Get guidebooks and maps sorted for all routes
Book initial flight/transport
Sort Wimbledon weekend
Research tracking/logging including map viewing options
Press release for IOM Press & Manx Tales
Share story through IOM networks
Work out electronics options during challenge
Review transport options between walks
Sort Dursey Island transport
Get in touch with 7 Kingdoms Distillery
Change Signature
I've been in touch with both my chosen charities, Rebecca House (The children's section of Isle of Man Hospice) and University College London Hospitals - Cancer Fund and JustGiving pages are now setup.
The current checklist reads as follows: (in no particular order)
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
The 8 National Footpath Elevation Profiles
1. Irish Coast to Coast (E8 European)(370mi)
2. Wales Coast Path (861mi)
3. Offa's Dyke (177mi)
4. Pennine Way (255mi)
5. Southern Upland Way (Scottish Coast to Coast) (210mi)
6. West Highland Way (94mi)
7. Hadrian's Wall (English Coast to Coast) (85mi)
8. Raad ny Foillan (91mi)
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