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I'm walking 62 miles in May
I’m walking 62 miles in May and raising funds so that families affected by dementia get the specialist help and advice they need. I would be grateful for your support.
An £8 donation can cover the telephone costs of two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.
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Day 5 - Wooler to The Holy Isle (Lindisfarne)
Sunday 25th May This was described as an “easy day” however we think the guidebook summary description may have been written from someone’s living room 😂 30km and over 450m elevation, with the final 3km over sand made it quite a full on day in the end. The weather was a little muggy as we set off and we actually had to get our rain gear out late morning for 30 minutes, then once again the sun came out for the rest of the day. We paid a quick visit to St Cuthbert’s Cave where we got a real sense of what it must have been like for St Cuthbert’s followers trying to protect his body as they fled Lindisfarne. For most of the rest of the day we could see the sea, which gave us encouragement towards the coast. Having crossed the main East Coast train line (a unique, but very safe experience ) we took our boots off, tied them to our bags and set out across the sand to the Holy Isle (low tide of course!!). Walking 3km across the sand was an amazing experience. Finishing in Lindisfarne village was special - it felt very spiritual for lots of reasons.
Day 4 - Yetholm to Wooler
Sunday 25th May This was described as a “strenuous” day in the guide book and it lived up to expectations with over 700m of elevation. Leaving Yetholm we headed back up into the Cheviots for most of the day, with spectacular views back over our route. We walked many miles through the upland heather, seeing Curlew, Snipe, Lark, Yellowhammer, Lapwing and of course Grouse - an amazing day. After a picnic lunch beside a babbling brook we then slowly but surely descended down into Wooler through forest and farmland. Weather was very kind again. Share
Day 3 - Jedburgh to Yetholm
Friday 23rd May Another beautiful day weather wise - I don’t know what condition we would have been in today if it was wet & muddy!!! Long day at just over 18 miles. Our morning was spent walking over undulating ground, across farmland and through huge barley fields swaying in the breeze. Lunch at the newly opened Morebattle community pub, and up some steep climbs into the Cheviot hills, with some gorgeous 360 degree views from the summits. We walked over 3 peaks and then a steep descend and along the river into Yetholm which is also
Day 2 - St Boswell to Jedburgh
Thursday 22nd May Another fantastic day weather wise, with a mix of walking through forest and open countryside following the Tweed and later in the day the river Teviot - both amazing rivers. Salmon were jumping and we enjoyed several serenades from Redstarts and Mickel Thrushes through the day. We followed a largely covered over ancient Roman Road during the day, so we’re cutting a path to Jedburgh in a very straight line on the map, but a very wiggly line on the ground 😂 Share
Day 1 complete
Wednesday 21st May After a hilly start in Melrose, we enjoyed a fantastic day walking through the Borders countryside. The conservation village of Bowden was a hidden gem. Weather was beautiful all day. Onto Jedburgh today, so around 12 miles. No blisters 😆 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Carey Willmott
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Anthony Barnett
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Jennifer Dewhurst
Good luck darling! So proud of you and such a worthy cause close to our hearts xx
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Cab, Abbey, Ged And Nikki
Such a delight to walk with you! A £ for the intended miles (not saying anything about the rest!).
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Steve Edwards
Good luck Mark - great cause. Steve
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Eve Dewhurst
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David Richardson
Great cause Mark and good luck with the challenge.
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Alan Craig
Good luck Mark such a good cause, from the Craig’s
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Richard Almond
Remember if your legs hurt, it's only a thought!
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The Imperatos
Good Luck Mark! Such a worthy cause!
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The Smiths
Go for it Mark. Great cause, such a terrible disease
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Tony F
Great cause, great weather, enjoy the blisters!
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David Harper
All the very best for your endeavour Mark!
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Jane Neal
Best of luck bro! You’ll smash this for our amazingly beautiful Normski
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Graham & Andie Cox
Great cause, well done Mark !!
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Alasdair Stronach
Good luck, very worthy cause. Stay off the Leffe and take plenty of blister plasters 👍
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Steve R
Well done Mark Good luck
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Brad And Jane
Hip hip hurrah Well done Mark on completing your goat. All for a great cause too.
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Kay Aschaber
Great cause Mark! Well done you! K&L
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Irene Sime
.... so good, Mark
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Gerard
Great cause and I wish you all good luck 👍
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Anne & Alf D
Best of luck Mum & Dad xx
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Fiona
Wonderful cause, well done!
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Tom Chambers
Well done on the walk, thinking of you all.
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Anna Dewhurst
Good luck dad!
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Keith Marshall
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Steven Mccluskie
Nice one Mark, hope it’s an enjoyable experience and the weather is in side too. Steven & Bernadette
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Timo
Brilliant Mark, hope it’s gone well.
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Scott Morley
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Philip Keppel
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Michael Buckley
Hi Mark, great cause you’re raising money for. Dementia seems to affect someone close to many, many people. Hope you get some great weather. Enjoy yourselves. Cheers, Michael
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Helen B
Great work, Mark. Norma would be proud of you 🥰
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Edgar Mcintosh
Great cause and proud of you for taking up the challenge….Good luck and Enjoy!…👍
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Eilleen
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Angela Lockhart
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Susanne Sangster
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Pedro Macleod
Best of luck sir on your walk
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Debbie & Steve O’donnell
Well done Mark, a fitting tribute to Norma 💔
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Karen Spence
Well done Mark xx Karen & Grant xxx
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Alice Barnett
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Andy Bardsley
Brilliant MD, a great cause. Best of luck. Andy & Deb.
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Marie Knight
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Gillian Wintle
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Colin & Sandra Duncan
Good luck Mark. Such an excellent cause. From The Duncan Family.
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Brgardening
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Mike Ioannou
All the very best Mark
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Allan Berry
Good luck , a great cause
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Alan Rennie
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Lesley Redmond
Well done and a very worthy cause!
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Katie R
Well done Mark x Such a good cause ❤️
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Jackie Grossart
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Elaine Clementson
Fabulous cause well done.
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Kerry Harrison
Good luck Mark - such a fantastic cause x
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Steven S
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Teri Clifton
Good luck Mark great cause!
