This September, I am paddling 92km across Scotland over two days.

I’ll be doing it as part of the Great Glen Challange, the most intimidating of the SUP events that make up the UK Paddle Endurance Series. The race starts in Fort William and follows the Caledonian Canal all the way to Inverness on the other side of Scotland, crossing Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness, all 34km of it, along the way.

I’m raising money for the Calvert Trust, which enables people with disabilities, particularly children, to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities that would otherwise prove impossible. The Calvert Trust has centres in Exmoor, the Lake District and Northumberland and makes a huge difference to the lives of over 20,000 people every year.

Having grown up in Somerset, I have chosen to raise money specifically for the Calvert Trust’s Exmoor Centre.

I’ll be paddling on the 18th and 19th September and hoping to complete the race in around 18 hours or so. Any and all contributions will be hugely appreciated. Thank you!