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This morning, Andrew officially set off on his Coast to Coast walk from St Bees, starting at around 8:20am. 🎉

After months of planning, the adventure is finally underway!

📍 Follow Andrew’s live location each day from the CoasttoCoast page on this website!

The day has already thrown up its first little challenge. The plan for a yummy breakfast at the start of the walk didn’t quite work out because the shops in St Bees weren’t open when he arrived! Hopefully he’ll be able to grab something along the route, as currently he is only fuelled by Percy Pigs!

Today’s route promises to be a spectacular one, taking him past the beautiful Ennerdale Water and into the stunning wilderness of Wild Ennerdale before finishing near Seatoller.

We’d like to wish Andrew the very best of luck as he takes on this incredible challenge. We hope the weather stays kind, todays predicted rain holds off, the boots stay comfortable, and every mile brings a new memory.

Good luck, Andrew – we’re all behind you! 💙🥾

Part one of my 2026 charity challenge is complete: five demanding days trekking a remote section of the Great Wall of China for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust.

Five unforgettable days

The trek meant up to seven hours of walking each day, with steep climbs and descents through wild and remote landscapes. It was physically demanding, unforgettable and a privilege to complete alongside Team Addenbrooke’s.

Thank you to everyone who donated, shared the fundraiser and sent messages of support. Every step was taken to help Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust support outstanding care, technology and research.

Next: Coast to Coast in seven days

The Great Wall was part one. From 30 July to 5 August 2026, I will take on the next challenge: approximately 192 miles from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, following the Coast to Coast route in seven consecutive marathon-distance stages.