Dartmoor Prison Break
Twenty-nine miles in twelve hours, from HMP Dartmoor to Hatherleigh, supporting Dartmoor Search and Rescue.
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Other hikes & challenges
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Other hikes and challenges
10 adventuresCharity challenges, endurance events and memorable adventures further afield.
2026
Ivybridge to Wembury
Eighteen varied miles beside the River Erme and through South Devon—complete with mud, a mini monsoon, bonus mileage and a final dash for the bus.
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Dartmoor Prison Break: Princetown to Liskeard
A nine-and-a-half-hour escape across Devon and Cornwall, with Tavistock, Gunnislake and Callington along the way.
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Jurassic Coast 100km Challenge
From Weymouth to 65km of spectacular coast before illness brought the challenge to an early end.
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Thames Path Challenge
Twenty-seven hours from Putney Bridge to Henley through 33°C heat, darkness and difficult woodland paths.
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Dartmoor Prison Break: Princetown to Exeter
Sunny moorland roads, two pub stops and a blister-filled finish on the outskirts of Exeter.
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Trek26 South Devon Coast
Twenty-six memorable coastal miles through South Devon, raising money to support people affected by Alzheimer’s.
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Wasdale to Scafell Pike
A chilly, dry climb by the National Trust path to a very windy summit—then a steep and slippery improvised descent.
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My 60th Birthday Hike
Four unforgettable days in the Dentelles de Montmirail with my brothers and sisters, surrounded by wonderful views.
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Lake District 26-Mile Hike
A demanding 26-mile day through the Lake District, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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Great Wall of China Trek
Five demanding days on the Great Wall, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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