a number of people have asked me why

well i was inspired by a friend of mine, carol whom i've known for about 4 yrs now, who did the walk many years before that, she did this with a friend and a dog and they camped it. I had not come across anyone personally who had done this and thought it was amazing and thought that i would like to do that some day... so i put that thought aside

and then that day had arrived- i feel very lucky that i'm able to take time out, stop work and do this!!


This is a personal challenge and i will, on the whole, be doing this on my own, hence it will be a bit like a walking meditation. i have invited people to walk with me, be it for an hour or many hours.


i have back up mobile and internet support from two lovely friends Kate and Jane who hopefully will also update this blog on my behalf with data etc.


i have also decided to do this for a charity as a number of people asked so I will be set something up on the just giving site.