Due to a forecast for excessive heat, our marathon walk was very sadly cancelled.

But after your incredible generosity and weeks of training, the Stride Out Squad - Vix, Elena, Ellie and Louisa - would not be defeated …. So we devised an alternative “cooler route” and set off at 5am today. We walked 13.6 miles along the Monarch’s Way, from Sherrington to Wilton, armed with electrolytes and lots of water. It was a stunning morning and Grovely Woods provided very welcome shade from a blistering sun.

We have also signed up for the Julia’s House 2027 Wiltshire Walk and hope to undertake the full 26 miles next time.

Huge thanks to everyone for their support.

Vix, Elena, Ellie and Louisa

But every step will be worth it, because we're doing it for the children and families cared for by Julia’s House, my local children’s hospice. Julia’s House provides specialist care for children living with life-limiting and complex conditions, helping them and their families make magical moments and lasting memories together.

The amazing nurses and carers at Julia’s House bring expert clinical care, fun, laughter and compassion into the lives of the children they support. They also give exhausted parents a vital lifeline, with the chance to take a break, rest and recharge, knowing their child is in safe, caring hands.

Please support our challenge if you can and help Julia’s House be there for families when they need.