I’m once again walking the 20-mile Nine Edges Endurance Challenge on the 12th September 2026 to raise funds for the Andrew Gidney Foundation https://www.andrewgidneyfoundation.org/. The foundation was set up in memory of Andrew, my youngest son. Andrew and I completed this walk twice, in September 2017 and again in 2018. I subsequently completed the walk in 2019 supporting Andy's Man Club (Andrew’s Mum and brother joined me for the last 7 miles) then again in 2021 – 2025. In 2024 I was joined by Andrew’s Aunt Alison, and in 2025 Alison and Andrew’s Mum (for the last 7 miles).

The walk holds many cherished memories of spending time walking in the hills with Andrew. I often revisit the areas we enjoyed together.

The walk starts at Fairholmes car park near Bamford from 7am and I aim to arrive at The Robin Hood near Baslow mid-afternoon. I’ll be joined by Andrew's penguin who will be with me for the second year in a row.

The Foundation helps to keep Andrew’s memory alive and supports projects that encourage creativity, computing skills and mental wellbeing in young people.

Thank you for reading, and thanks in advance for any contribution you may be able to make to the charity.