A guided walk in Epping Forest
November 2024
I love walking but it can be difficult to meet the same enthusiasm amongst my nearest and dearest. I can generally find a willing companion to enjoy a coffee and a leisurely stroll around the local park or riverside, but sometimes I crave a heartier stomp, something a bit more rugged and wild. I also prefer being outdoors in the colder/wetter months and again, appear to be in the minority amongst my pals.
In recent years, I’ve completed a handful of day hiking challenges for charity, one down on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, another along Hadrian’s wall in Northumberland as well as a Thames Path challenge. I enjoyed them so much, and as wonderful as it was to raise money for worthy causes, I wished there was a way to do more of this, on a regular basis, without the added pressure of finding sponsorship. . .