Bethany Powlson

Walk 50 Miles in January 2026

I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK

This January, I’m attempting to walk 50 miles (yes, on purpose 😅) to raise funds so no family has to face dementia alone.

For so many of us, dementia affects someone close to us — a family member, a friend, or someone we help care for. It’s something that touches far more of us than we realise.

I’m taking on the challenge for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, and I’d be incredibly grateful for your support — whether that’s a donation, a share, or cheering me on when my legs start complaining.

Every donation, big or small, genuinely makes a difference.

So if you fancy turning my sore feet into something truly meaningful, I’d be hugely thankful.
Thank you so much ❤️

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31 Jan - 2.34 miles - New Forest

Saturday 31st Jan
Wet and muddy walk with Jensen, Lazlo and their humans. Almost fell in the river !!! 

Final Total 53.55 miles 

28 Jan - 2.55 miles - SHW through Snaprails

Wednesday 28th Jan
Sunny but cold walk this morning with the Health Walks. 
Finishing off the challenge nicely. 

TOTAL: 51.21 Miles 

25 Jan - 7.46 Miles - Chantries, St Martha’s Chapel & Guildford

Sunday 25th Jan
Stunning, but very hilly and slightly wet walk taking in St Martha's Church on the hill, views of the South Downs and Guildford Castle. 

TOTAL SO FAR: 48.66 Miles... 

21 Jan - 2.59 Miles - SHW Sandhurst

Wednesday 21st Jan
Walk leader today, in the pouring rain...  

TOTAL SO FAR 41.2 Miles - nearly there!

Jan 20th - 5.5 Miles - Snaprails & Blackwater River

Tuesday 20th Jan
Walk through Snaprails Park into Sandhurst Park and along the river. A quick coffee stop at Sandhurst Park Cafe before heading home. 

TOTAL SO FAR 38.61 

18 Jan - 3.43 Miles - Pirbright

Sunday 18th Jan
Lovely walk with Surrey Hampshire Walkers followed by a hearty Sunday roast! 

16 Jan - 2.84 Miles - Blackwater River

Friday 16th Jan
Stunning morning for a walk, feels like Spring! 
I did think the route was going to exceed 3 miles, so a little short, bit onwards and upwards... 

14 Jan - 2.51 Miles - Sandhurst Memorial Park

Wednesday 14th Jan
A sunny morning walk with Sandhurst Health Walks. 

11 Jan - 5.72 Miles - Alice Holt to Frensham

Sunday 11th Jan
Fantastic circular walk from Alice Holt to Frensham Big Pond and back via the Bluebell Pub with the SHW MeetUp Group. 

On route, found Mother Ludlam's Cauldron - threw in a coin and made a wish!! Let's see what happens next... 

10 Jan - 4.66 Miles - Wildmore Heath

Saturday 10th Jan
Beautiful day for walk from Sandhurst to Crowthorne. 

Through Snaprails into Wildmore Heath , a quick coffee at Artichoke Cafe before heading home. 

7th Jan - 2.62 miles - A Very Icy Walk

Wednesday 7th Jan
I had planned to do over 3 miles today with Sandhurst Health Walks - but the route was very icy so we did a shorter, safer route. 
Stunning morning though! 
 

04 Jan - 1.86 miles - The Fleet Lagoon

Sunday 4th Jan
Lovely morning stomp with the dogs down to Fleet Nature Reserve. 
Very chilly but absolutely stunning. 

03 Jan - 3.07 Miles - Langton Herring ,Hive Beach & a moonlight strole

Saturday 3rd Jan
3 Shorter walks today as mum was with me: 
1: Langton Herring - 1.68 miles (Mum made a good go of this walk, amazing for 82!) 
2: Hive Beach - 0.29 miles  along the beach and a lovely coffee break 
3: Langton Herring Moon Light Walk - 0.49 miles 


02 Jan - Dorset Walks - 1 Mile - Durdle Door

Saturday 3rd Jan
My nearly 83 year old mum, who suffers with Altzheimers, tackled this one too... She really is amazing, it's a tough hill coming back up. 

Slow progress but we made it!!! 

NYD - 5.40 miles

Saturday 3rd Jan
Fantastic NYD walk around Moor Green Lakes, Blackwater River, Horseshoe Lake & Yateley Green.
Great start to the 50 mile challenge... next stop Dorest. 



Thank you to my Sponsors

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Bethany Powlson

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Anonymous

Go Bethany! Way to Double your goal already with plenty of time to go!

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Anonymous

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Jeffy

Good stuff Beth 🏆👍

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Jesse Kirkham

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Sandie Evans

Good luck 🥰

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Michael Tidd

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Ros

You have got this, Bethany 👍🤗 love Ros

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Norman Foord

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Sandy Beveridge

Hey Bethany, 50 miles will be a walk in the park for you, no sweat what so ever! But the good it will bring about will be far reaching for sure. Bless your heart ❤️

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Anita Gaskell

Well done!!

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Gemma & Claire

Nice one Beth you are going to breeze this

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Sarah Webb

Great cause. Good luck!!

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Amanda Tucker

Well done Beth, you will smash it X

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Vanda & Marion

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Sarah

What a great thing to do Beth, a cause close to my heart too x

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Anonymous

Go you!!!!

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Liz Seamon

Cash donation from Liz - Surrey Hampshire Walkers

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Dominic Salter

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Brenda O’keeffe

Fantastic Bethany

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Nicki Watson

Brilliant

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Phil Hall

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Sharen & Jon

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Sue Mandeville

Well done Bethany

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Bridget

Well done Bethany!

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Thalia Milton

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Eryl Taylor

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Colleen Pidgeon

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Catherine Duvall

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Debs

Great course Beth, you’ll nail it.

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Julie Bedford