A band of walkers from a Lake District hotel group tackled a one-day 30-mile hiking challenge to raise funds for a charitable organisation.
The team of six hikers from English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues completed the walk from Wild Boar Estate in south Cumbria to Lancaster House Hotel in around 12 hours.
Funds raised so far by sponsorship are being donated to BEE Adventures, a Lancaster-based not-for-profit community interest company which helps disadvantaged children and vulnerable teens by giving them opportunities to go on outdoor guided adventures.
The total raised thus far from group and personal fundraising efforts is over £1,600.
The team assembled at dawn for a briefing and hearty breakfast at Wild Boar Estate before setting off at 7.30am.
The route included a total ascent of 786 metres, with one or two steep climbs to conquer on the way, as well as the team dealing with some boggy terrain due to the inclement weather.
Support was provided throughout the day by Adam Ordonez, of Bee Adventures.
Faye McGuinness, of English Lakes Hotels Resorts & Venues, who organised the charity walk, says: “We decided to set up this genuinely challenging hike to promote wellbeing and team camaraderie as well as supporting BEE Adventures with the amazing work they are doing.
“Despite the numerous blisters and sore limbs we accrued along the way, as well as the odd downpour or two, the walk was a great success and a brilliant day for us all. We are looking at working with the organisation more closely in the future with more challenges like this one.”
The funds raised will specifically support BEE Adventures’ community projects.
