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Walking Wainwright's Coast to Coast for WaterAid

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I am marking reaching 40 by spending the first two weeks in July walking 192 miles from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Andrew Eastwood has agreed to act as navigator in chief and pace-maker, as well as using his Yorkshire upbringing to help with local dialects?!

We will consume a lot of water during our walk to sustain us during the day and refresh and cleanse us in the evening. However remote the landscape we will not be too far from clean water. Wateraid helps those who are less fortunate in this respect and it would be really good if you could support us on our way. Knowing our efforts are supporting a good cause will make the physical effort on those really challenging days seem all the more worthwhile. And this site makes it so easy to Gift Aid as well.

18 June - Training schedule drawing to a close, nearly lost boot last week. Am now concentrating on sorting the equipment.   Definitely need some new socks. Have resolved not to read any more Coast to Coast accounts, as they almost all mention getting some sort of injury.

25 June- a word from AW himself; 'It is a country walk of the sort that enthusiasts for the hills and open spaces indulge in every weekend. Its a bit longer than most, that's all.'

29 June-  Just finalising the packing. Thanks to everyone for their support to date. Hope to post an up-date on progress when we have our rest day in Richmond, asssuming we are not led astray by the 'lass of Richmond Hill'. 

20 July - Rumours of our demise are exaggerated; returned home last Monday after a tough but enjoyable two weeks. Weather mixed, minor heatwave in Lakes, plenty of rain in Yorkshire. Thanks to everyone for their support. 

Good cause, Jonthan, and well done. Donation by Justin 20/09/08  

Well done! Donation by David & Charlotte 20/07/08  

Has inflation meant that it takes 2 weeks to find a cheap pint these days? Well done, though! Donation by Phil Makepeace 13/07/08  

At least you didn't start your trek with -£30! Donation by David Robertson 13/07/08  

Most people would settle for a birthday cake, so I hope the walk is a whole lot better Donation by The Corams 10/07/08  

good choice of charity -not one you would be needing right now- hope you are coping with the rain! Donation by Heather G 09/07/08  

Good Luck - hope things are going well. Donation by Marion Lyon 07/07/08  

Good Luck!! Donation by Elizabeth Evans 07/07/08  

Top guys. You'll love our northern hills! Donation by Dave Foster 03/07/08  

Good for you, Jonathan, a spring chicken at 40!! Deb Donation by Deb Burton 01/07/08  

Good luck and hope your boots don't wear out half way! Donation by Eleanor 25/06/08  

member of Andrews Amnesty Group Donation by Ian McFarlane 23/06/08  

Donation by michelle spratt 22/06/08  

Wishing you both every success. Best feet forward Donation by Mum 22/06/08  

With my very best wishes for the trip. Donation by IAN AND JANET 22/06/08  

Hope you don't get any blisters! Donation by Jackie, Chris S, and Robs 22/06/08  

Watch out for the natives. Donation by Andy Stewart 18/06/08  

Hope the only water you have is refreshing, because its too warm and not too wet! Enjoy the start of your 41st year.... Donation by Penny P 15/06/08  

Brilliant charity - God's richest blessings on your walk Donation by Richard Brassington 15/06/08  

Best wishes and good luck! Donation by Mike Mobbs 14/06/08  

Enjoy your walk! Donation by Naomi Graham 14/06/08  

Happy birthday and good for you!!! Donation by The Whites 12/06/08  

What will you do on the other seven days? Donation by Dave Turner 11/06/08  

What a great way to celebrate your birthday Donation by Dave, Rachel and Clan! 09/06/08  

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* Total raised online: £505.00
  Offline donations: £186.40
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £138.21

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