Walkers urged to take part in Cornish fundraising challenge

Energetic fundraisers are being sought by St Giles Hospice to take part in a Cornish Coastal Challenge this summer.

The weekend trek, taking place between 10 and 12 September, will follow the dramatic coastline of North Cornwall where the spectacular landscapes feature rugged cliffs, hidden coves and old fishing villages forming a beautiful backdrop to the blue sea.

The coastal challenge, run in partnership with the company Discover Adventure, is suitable for walkers of all abilities and is open to anyone aged 18 and over.

Chloe Herbert, head of Fundraising at St Giles Hospice, said: "After a year when we 've had to cancel our fundraising events and close our shops we 've never needed our supporters as much as we do today, so you will also have the satisfaction of knowing that your fundraising has made a real difference to St Giles Hospice and all of the local patients and families that we care for.

“It 's also been a year when we 've spent so much time in lockdown in our own communities, so there 's surely no better way to get a real breath of fresh air and change of scenery by stretching our legs with an epic journey through some of the most fantastic coastline that this country has to offer.

"The event will be taking place in accordance with all Covid-19 guidelines. ”

Starting at Trevose Head, west of Padstow, Cornish Coastal Challenge trekkers will walk for 22 hilly miles to St Agnes Head.

Participants pay an £80 registration fee for the event and pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £600 for St Giles Hospice, which will fund care for patients and their families living with a terminal illness. Everyone taking part will receive food and accommodation, transfers within the trek, Discover Adventure leaders and drivers throughout the challenge.

For further information about the Cornish Coastal Challenge or to sign up visit www.stgileshospice.com/cornishchallenge