I am hiking the length of Hadrian’s Wall (85 miles) in just 10 days to raise cash for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly.

It’s only recently that I’ve heard of WiSE. I don’t feel lonely and whilst I am happy living and walking on my own, I decided I should have more social activity. I started attending Welcome Café, Line Dancing and the music entertainment afternoons.

I find the activities interesting and so, although I’d already booked the trek, I offered to turn it into a fundraising expedition to raise funds for WiSE.

I enjoy long walks and have done many treks since my wife died 16 years ago, including the Pennine Way and most of the GR11 trail – a 515 mile walk from Atlantic to Mediterranean through Spanish Pyrenees. I’ve also completed the Tour Du Mont Blanc, where I explored the Alps from France to Italy & Switzerland.

These days, I’m not as fit as I would like so looking for a walk which was not too difficult. I am aiming to do Hadrian’s Wall in 10 days, with a rest day in-between.

Please sponsor what you can for WiSE!