Tuesday - the day of the trains For a variety of reasons I was unable to take the Sleeper train to Fort William and as such spent the day travelling up to my starting point. Setting off from Little Kimble at 5:11am I arrived in Fort William, via London Euston and then Glasgow, at 4:20pm. … Continue reading The Pure Three Peaks – Complete
My favorite challenge of 2017 – The National Three Peaks
I was cleaning out my desk draw at home, looking for the cable to charge my Garmin when I came across a cutting from a local paper. The story was about my Grandma and the party she had at her home to celebrate her 100th birthday. A huge milestone and a celebration of an inspiring … Continue reading My favorite challenge of 2017 – The National Three Peaks
Challenge 9 – Thames Path 24hr Challenge
On Sunday 27 August I set out to take on my 9th challenge of 2017, walking from Tower Bridge in London to Henley Bridge, 80 miles along the scenic Thames Path National Trail. The walk started in glorious sunshine and with it being a Bank Holiday weekend central London was full of people making the … Continue reading Challenge 9 – Thames Path 24hr Challenge
Thames Path 24hr Challenge – Itinerary
So we are fast approaching another Bank Holiday weekend and I am sure most people are looking forward to laying in bed, relaxing and possibly taking in a nice walk if the weather holds. For me this August Bank Holiday weekend will see another challenge being undertaken - the Miles for Wishes Challenge 9 - … Continue reading Thames Path 24hr Challenge – Itinerary
Challenge 8 – National Three Peaks Challenge highlights video
This is just a short video of some of the clips of my recent Three Peaks Challenge, find out more below; https://youtu.be/RuXKoJEHn-c I've dedicated this challenge to Mary Stapleford, who we sadly lost on Wednesday 2nd of August 2017. She was, in the truest sense, one of the most inspirational women I've ever known and … Continue reading Challenge 8 – National Three Peaks Challenge highlights video
Planning for the Three Peaks Challenge
The Three Peaks Challenge and mountain climbing in general has been a fascination for me since childhood - there is something awe inspiring about mountains, their raw, natural beauty and the unpredictability of climbing them. Unfortunately the planning of this challenge has been difficult and as such I'm not going to be able to complete … Continue reading Planning for the Three Peaks Challenge
The Wish Flag
I need your help with my next two challenges - in July and August I will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge and attempting to walk 110km of the Thames Path, from Tower Bridge to Henley Bridge, within 24 hours. Both challenges are walking some iconic places and travelling some big distances - so its a great opportunity … Continue reading The Wish Flag
Why? Why these challenges…
I often get asked why – why are you doing these challenges? why are you supporting Make-A-Wish UK? In response, I thought I would share a few updates each Monday in which I will share some of the answers and reasons. In this second, of three, updates I wanted to share some of the thoughts … Continue reading Why? Why these challenges…
Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
I often get asked why I am doing this, why I am putting myself through these challenges or why I chose to support Make-A-Wish UK. So, I thought I would put something in my blog that hopefully goes some way to answering those questions. What is Miles for Wishes? Miles for Wishes is a series … Continue reading Why? It’s the most frequently asked question
Beautiful Brecon Beacons
I put my legs and lungs to the test in the Brecon Beacons this week and wow, was it worth it. I had some annual leave to use up and had got it in to my head about going somewhere new and somewhere challenging, so having a google search I stumbled upon the Beacons Circuit … Continue reading Beautiful Brecon Beacons
Guy Stapleford Ultra 