We started at 8.30 on the morning of the 27th, with a few miles of flat walking before we hit the first of the hills. The weather was good, and we managed an average speed of three miles an hour. James held up well, and was in good spirits when we got to the half way point at Lyn Chadwick's sculpture park.

The afternoon was harder. James is used to walking 12-14 miles, and once we got beyond that, the mental and physical stamina issues began to kick in. He managed about 17 miles without complaint, but the last four were brutal, with sore feet, aching knees and flagging energy, it took James all the strength of mind and body he could muster to make the full 21 miles. He did it, but we were too slow to get a certificate from the final checkpoint, which was a shame.

The support and sponsorship were tremendously motivating and he is delighted both to have managed the challenge, and to have raised so much money.

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21 miles of clambering up and down over the hills of Stroud. It's an arduous walk. James is 12, so it's a big challenge for him, and he's doing it for a great cause. He'd like you to support him.

Meningitis Now is a charity with almost 30 years’ experience. Formed in October this year by bringing together Meningitis UK and Meningitis Trust, founders of the meningitis movement in the UK. We exist to save lives and rebuild futures by funding research, raising awareness and providing support.