To celebrate the fact that I have been working for The Bob Champion Cancer Trust for 20 years (I only came to pack some Christmas cards!), I thought it was about time that I set myself a challenge, rather than cajoling and coaxing others to do so!

To this end, and in no small part due to the fact that I was slightly intoxicated at the time, I have decided to walk from London to my cottage in Hindon, Wiltshire. The direct route is 100 miles and would take me down the path of the M3/A303, however, I am taking the scenic route which will make it slightly longer and will cover approximately 140 miles.

I leave Southfields on Saturday 21st April and intend to complete this challenge in a week and so will have to walk 20 miles a day. One of my dogs will come with me, but as conversation might be a little one-sided, I hope that I can persuade people to walk with me every day - I will be publishing the route and you're welcome to join me on any of the daily legs.

Of course, my chosen charity is The Bob Champion Cancer Trust.

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