The 28th August 2024 will be the 10 year anniversary of my sister Alice’s disappearance and death. Ten years feels immense. An expanse of time I don’t know how to account for. I can think of no other way to mark these years without Alice than an impossibly challenging walk, filled with inevitable tears, but also many moments of awe.

I’m giving myself 3 months this summer to walk the 1200-1400 miles across the country from Land’s End to John o’Groats, carrying everything I need on my back. I’m doing this in an attempt to reconnect with Alice, myself and the natural world, to mark what feels like an impossible anniversary.

I’ve also chosen to raise money for Missing People, a charity supporting many families in times of great pain and confusion. Missing People are a lifeline when someone goes missing, providing support for the missing person, but also the families left behind. If you are able to, please consider making a donation.

Alice brought so much joy to my life, and I miss the silliness of sisters every day. She is impossible to put into words - I have tried many times over the years, but they fall into tropes and cliches.

You are part of me now but you deserve to be your own you. Your own hilarious, stroppy, stubborn, caring, clever, silly, righteous, imaginative, sensitive, thoughtful and unique you. I hope one day I can hold you like that without fear of forgetting, of losing you again.

You can follow my journey on Instagram at @ninawalksalot