The Project 214 Wainwrights in 20 Weeks challenge will see me hike or run to the summit of all 214 Wainwright fells and mountains in the lake district within 20 week period, which for a lot of people takes years to a lifetime, all whist continuing to work a pretty rigorous full time job. Throughout my life, a lot of people close to me with myself included have suffered from bouts or continued challenges with mental health.

I dreamt up this challenge to keep myself consistently getting into the outdoors even on the days I don't feel like it, whilst also promoting a good work life balance and living during the week. This charity is close to my heart as for me as being out in the mountains is the best medicine for maintaining my mental health, especially during a stressful period at work or in my personal life, it allows me to burn off that extra anxious energy, clear the mind and most importantly restore my mental health naturally.

The charity I am raising money for is Mind Over Mountains, which is an innovative mental health charity that enables people to thrive through therapeutic outdoor experiences. They enable people to restore and sustain their mental health and wellbeing through a highly integrated practice that brings together walking in nature, mindfulness, and professional coaching and counselling.

This just giving page will be live for the duration of my wainwrights in 20 weeks challenge, anything you can give now matter how small is massively appreciated and goes a long way for the charity and for keeping me motivated on the tougher moments of the challenge, with your help we can move mountains!

I will be posting updates of each route I compete and some pictures onto this just giving page, but will also be posting my adventures on Instagram stories if you want to follow along: @lucasbenson