I am on a mission to raise £750 to support two causes that hold a special place in my heart: local history and mental health. These issues are very different, they represent the stories of individuals and communities. Both deserve to be looked after and treasured.

By contributing to this campaign, you will be helping the South West Heritage Trust preserve our rich local history, ensuring that future generations can learn from the past and tell its stories through places like The Museum of Somerset. At the same time, your generosity will aid MIND Somerset in its vital work promoting mental health awareness and providing support for those in need.

I invite you to join me on this voyage of self-discovery, where I can relax into not having a set routine and shake off the trappings of a 9-5 life. I aim to not be beholden to an itinerary, emails or timeframe whilst hoping to take moments of creative inspiration and thought along the way, and for the 89 miles of walking, come closer to the beauty and majesty of nature.

This will all start at approximately 6 am on Sunday, the first day of June when I will dip my toe in the North Sea at Tynemouth on the east coast. This is an extra 5 miles more than the Hadrian's Wall trail, but I don't want to give up my first opportunity of physically walking from coast to coast. Then an estimated 4 - 10 days? walk across the country until I can dip my toe in the Irish Sea at Bowness on Solway on the west coast.

Why Hadrian’s Wall? Because it is something I have always wanted to do. In the South West of England we have unearthed amazing objects that tell the story of Roman Britain, but none as iconic as Hadrian’s Wall. Also, ever since watching Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (over and over again), I knew one day I wished to make it to the wall (sadly now without the Sycamore tree).

Many people have walked (and in some cases even ran) the wall path before, but certainly not me! I have never attempted anything more than a big walk in a day before. I would classify myself as neither fit nor unfit – just a regular 43 year old dad and husband. Attempting something much greater than I have before and without having a designated timeframe to be pressured by, will in itself be a monumental experience that I am looking for and become a legendary story in my own humble history.

Your donation, no matter how small, will have a profound impact on these organisations and the lives they touch. Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and totally secure. Once completed, I will withdraw funds directly and separate them equally between the two charities.