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Eric and John’s UK Circumnavigation for Great Oaks Hospice

Eric Witheridge is raising money for Great Oaks Hospice

U.K. Circumnavigation · 18 May 2026

Great Oaks Hospice is in Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We provide a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses, their families, carers and support network. All our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.

Story

Our plan is to circumnavigate the UK, clockwise starting and finishing at Lydney Harbour.

Our initial route will take us to Milford Haven then south east Ireland with stops at Cork, Bantry, Baltimore, Donegal, Rathlin. Then crossing to Scotland and the Inner Hebrides. Our actual final route will be weather and time dependent except for agreed pick up locations for crew.

We plan to return by August.

Great Oaks Hospice was established over twenty years ago, for the care of persons living with life-limiting illness in the Forest of Dean and surrounding area, and for the support of their carers, families and friends, whether before or after the death of such persons.

Our mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone when they need it most and we can only do that with the support of our amazing community of fundraisers and volunteers.

Donation summary

Total
£140.00
+ £35.00 Gift Aid
Online
£140.00
Offline
£0.00

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