This October, I’ll be walking 39 miles around the beautiful coast of Guernsey with my grandparents - and anyone else brave enough to join us! It’s a full island loop with plenty of fresh air, meaningful purpose, and probably a fair number of tea stops. We’re doing it to raise money for five amazing Dorset-based charities that support a mix of causes that are really important to us.
Guernsey isn’t just a pretty location - it’s somewhere that means a lot to my grandparents. From holidays and memories to hopes of maybe retiring here one day... and while they’ll probably end up moving here anyway, apparently if one of the grandchildren marries a local, it makes the whole process a lot easier (and cheaper). Don’t worry, Josh - it’s not me they’re targeting. The pressure is firmly on one of my cousins.
There’s also some incredible history behind this challenge. 18 years ago, my Nanny, Anne Clayton, helped lead a group from Guernsey to climb Kilimanjaro, raising awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer while working at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital. So this walk is kind of our way of continuing that legacy - but with more oxygen!
My grandad especially loves walking, exploring new places, and taking beautiful photos along the way - so this challenge is right up his alley. I’m looking forward to the fresh air, the views, and maybe picking up a few photography tips from him.
The charities we’re supporting are all based in Dorset (where the ferry from Guernsey goes), to celebrate and support the work these charities do for people on both sides of the sea.
If you can donate, share, walk a bit with us, or just send snacks - thank you.
We’ll try not to complain too much about the blisters.
Distance target: Around 13 miles
Route and stops to be confirmed - updates coming soon!
Distance target: Around 13 miles
Route and stops to be confirmed - updates coming soon!
Distance target: Around 13 miles
Route and stops to be confirmed - updates coming soon!
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