Mark Lockitt
The Pennine Way (429km/268 miles)
Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
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Raising money for Cancer Research UK
Completed on the 21st July @ 1:50pm, 14 1/2 days of walking.
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. I've given to Cancer Research every month for several years now, but I thought what more could I do?
The Challenge!
Well here it is, put myself against one of the longest trails in the UK, The Pennine Way, some 270 miles long. I'll be funding the entire trip and expenses, so all money raised will goto Cancer Research.
I have trouble getting up and walking from my desk, nevermind attempting to walk some 270 miles of rough terrain. The walk will begin in Edale (near Manchester) on the 7th July, and end in Kirk Yetholm (Scotland). Normally this should be done over a 19 day period, walking around 5-8 hours a day, but i'll be pushing to complete this in 14 days, meaning I have to cover around 20 miles a day - no mean feat.
Why am I doing this?
I'm walking to raise money for a charity that means a great deal to me, and has saved my life, Cancer Research.
About The Pennine Way Trail
Edale to Kirk Yetholm 429km/268 miles
The Pennine Way, following a high and wild course along the backbone of England from the Peak District to the Scottish borders, is one of Britain's best known and toughest long distance trails.
Most people take two to three weeks to complete the walk; the official guide estimates 19 days as a reasonable figure. Although the route is officially 412km in length, you will probably walk a little further in total.
How to Donate?
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.
Please DIG DEEP and sponsor me online. If your uncomfortable using the online facility, you can give me cash or a cheque and I can add it on your behalf, don't forget to give me your comments and support.
So please sponsor me now!
Many thanks and wish me luck.
Mark.
ps. feel free to sponsor me a £1 per mile.
News
23/07/07 - A BIG thank you to everyone that pledged their support. Myself and Andy completed the Pennine Way on the 21st July @ 1:50pm, entering The Border Hotel to a singing crowd as we opened the door... in total taking some 14 1/2 days to complete the epic trek... we threw off our wet boots and got blinding drunk and celebrated with all the people we'd met on the way.
This has been the biggest challenge of my life, one which we both doubted we would complete, the first week took a lot out of us, we picked up injuries, were physically and mentally exhausted.. After walking for the last 4 days in soaking boots, due to the constant rain, it was nice to throw off our boots.. and take in the local delights!
If anyone would like to see the photo's, or stay in touch, you can contact me on mark@weblusion.co.uk
17/06/07 - Thank you to everyone for their donations and support, there is around £500 pledged offline so far, hopefully we can smash the £1,500 target.
25/05/07 - After a chat with the directors, Weblusion Ltd agreed to sponsor £200 and added a banner to their websites new-homes-in.com and new-houses-in.co.uk, thank you.
The Route
Day 1. 7th
Edale to Crowden
Distance: 16.9 miles
Start: 11:45am - End: 7:40pm
Time taken: 7 hours, 55 minutes
Day 2. 8th
Crowden to Mankinholes
Distance: 25 miles
Start: 8:45am - End: 9:55pm
Time taken: 13 hours, 10 minutes
Day 3. 9th
Mankinholes to Ponden
Distance: 18 miles
Start: 10:00am - End: 7:10pm
Time taken: 9 hours, 10 minutes
Day 4. 10th
Ponden to Gargrave
Distance: 19.3 miles
Start: 8.45am - End: 6:00pm
Time taken: 9 hours, 15 minutes
Day 5. 11th
Gargrave to Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Distance: 21.7 miles
Start: 8:30am - End: 7:30pm
Time taken: 11 hours
Day 6. 12th
Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes
Distance: 14 miles
Start: 10:00am - End: 5:05pm
Time taken: 7 hours, 5 minutes
Day 7. 13th
Hawes to Tan Hill
Distance: 19.6 miles
Start: 9:00am - End: 7.10pm
Time taken: 10 hours, 10 minutes
Day 8. 14th
Tan Hill to Middleton-on-Tees
Distance: 19.75 miles
Start: 10:00am - End: 7:00pm
Time taken: 9 hours
Day 9. 15th
Middleton-on-Tees to Dufton
Distance: 21.75 miles
Start: 9:20am - End: 7:20pm
Time taken: 10 hours
Day 10. 16th
Dufton to Alston
Distance: 20.17 miles
Start: 9:00am - End: 6:45pm
Time taken: 9 hours, 45 minutes
Day 11. 17th
Alston to Greenhead
Distance: 18.14 miles
Start: 10:00am - End: 6:30pm
Time taken: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Day 12. 18th
Greenhead to Bellingham
Distance: 24.99 miles
Start: 8:00am - End: 8:15pm
Time taken: 12 hours, 15 minutes
Day 13. 19th
Bellingham to Byrness
Distance: 18 miles
Start: 9:20am - End: 6:00pm
Time taken: 8 hours, 40 minutes
Day 14. 20th
Byrness to Uswayford
Distance: 17.28 miles
Start: 8:20am - End: 4:00pm
Time taken: 7 hours, 40 minutes
Day 15. 21st
Uswayford to Kirk Yetholm
Distance: 15.41 miles
Start: 8:20am - End: 1:50pm
Time taken: 5 hours, 30 minutes