Walking Hadrian 24 – 31 August 2018
Fundraising campaign by
Kathryn Gray
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£807.00raised of £2,000.00 goal goal
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Campaign Story
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A mammoth walk of Hadrians Wall 90 miles from west to east coast in just 6 days.
MS controller Kathryn Gray and her sister Helen Kearney-Mitchell are raising money for The MS Society and to contribute towards Hannah Kearney-Mitchell's fundraising to attend WSJ 2019 in West Virginia USA.
Six years ago they completed 220 miles Source to Sea along the River Thames raising money for MS and Alzheimer's. Now older, but maybe not wiser, and further along in Kathy's condition they are donning their walking boots once more to face the hilly wilds of Northern England.
A recent training walk from Monmouth to Ross on Wye (22 miles along the River Wye) was taken slow and steady. It took 10 hours and Kathy, although suffering considerably with her symptoms recovered sufficiently after 10 hours sleep. Hopefully an early start each day will give them plenty of time to complete the day's allocation and rest well in the evening.
Please support them in their efforts by donating whatever you can
Thank you
Fundraising Team
- Kathryn Gray
- Campaign Owner
- Helen Kearney-mitchell
- Campaign Walker
Donors
- Mark Redding
- Donated on Oct 02, 2018
- Deborah Finnerty
- Donated on Oct 02, 2018
Well done!
2 weeks later – looking back
Update posted by Helen Kearney-Mitchell at 03:06 pmWhen any one asks how the walk went our answer is always “It was amazing”. It’ s funny how you forget the aches and pains, the cold and wet, the heights and cows. Looking back, we only remember the good bits. The sense of achievement, the fantastic scenery, the history. . . . .
7th day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 07:06 pm17 miles to Tynemouth - no wall unless you count the reconstruction at the museum!Finally made it!Not what you'd call a scenic walk. The first bit wasn't so bad, had some good weather, nice bustling city riverside slightly reminiscent of London's Embankment. Then we left the city and hit the. . . . .
6th day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 08:09 pm23 miles to Newcastle - some bits of wall here and there but mostly goneShorter entry today - Hels has been too brain dead to make notes along the way! Beautiful day although possibly a tad too hot for walking but we have benefitted from some cool shady woodland tracks.. . . . .
5th day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 07:09 pm16 miles to Wall - worst day - loads of wall to start but then we lost itBit worse for wear today Hels is suffering considerably with her back and Kathy is suffering considerably with.....well, everything. Liberal administering of Medi tape, Ibrugel and Codine and it was onwards and upwards.. . . . .
4th day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 08:05 pm21 miles to Once Brewed - Wall, lots and lots of wallTotally amazing day. Awoke to toasty warm, dry boots from the Hot Box and set off after breakfast.Weather for most of the day has been perfect for walking. Overcast and breezy - not too hot, not too cold. After. . . . .
3rd day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 02:10 pm12 miles to Walton - still no wallOvercast and very windy. Drizzly for most of the day and in the end even Hels had to admit it was proper rain !! Kathy has realised her boots would benefit from being waterproof.Should have been a easy day only 12 miles but. . . . .
2nd Day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 08:17 pm18 miles to Carlisle - no wall yetWeather held off and was actually quite nice for most of the day. Lots of road walking but nice scenery for the most part with views over the Solway Firth to Scotland. Finished tired but happy, at The Cornerhouse Guesthouse in Carlisle. Comfy
1st day
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 03:46 pmJust a short day today so doesn't really count! Only a couple of miles to the first stop.Just as well because it was cold and very wet. Now in the Hope and Anchor at Port Carlisle a very cosy, friendly hotel with a very accommodating owner. Watching videos.Tomorrow 20 odds
The Night Before.....
Update posted by Kathryn Gray at 07:51 pmBags packed ready to go. Sort off.We start very tired which isn't a good sign! We have just spent a couple of hours checking our route and hotels and realise we actually don't have a clue how long each leg is. We have agreed a collection tin could be left
Donors & Comments
- Pauline Thomas
- Donated on Oct 02, 2018
Well done Kathy and Helen, a great achievement in a beautiful part of England xx
- Mark Redding
- Donated on Oct 02, 2018
- Deborah Finnerty
- Donated on Oct 02, 2018
Well done!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 16, 2018
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 07, 2018
Hope all went well Kathy.....well done you!!.......Sharn xx
- Andrea Janes
- Donated on Sep 07, 2018
Sorry it’s a bit late x
- kes g
- Donated on Sep 06, 2018
- Roger Still
- Donated on Sep 03, 2018
Well done. Fantastic effort
- Anonymous
- Donated on Aug 31, 2018
- Emma Thomas
- Donated on Aug 30, 2018
Congratulations to you both! Xx
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Well done Kathy and Helen, a great achievement in a beautiful part of England xx