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I am taking part in this virtual challenge to walk 96K (60 miles) in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. All profits from taking part in this challenge will be donated the many animal charities that The Queen supported.
I aim to complete the challenge before the end of September and when I have done so I [...]

Comments Off CherryPie on Sep 11th 2022

Thank you for your long and selfless service to this country.  You were an amazing lady.
My thoughts are with the Royal family at this sad time.

I am sure that this evening’s glorious sunset was in honour of you.

6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 8th 2022

I entered the Mines of Moria through Durin’s door. I then navigated my way through the mines meeting hazards along the way, to face one last hurdle where to my dismay a wizard went over the edge at Durin’s Bridge. Once on the other side of the bridge I was able to claim my medal.

Then [...]

Comments Off CherryPie on Jun 29th 2022

Some highlights from my post Windsor holiday walks.

4 Comments CherryPie on Jun 28th 2022

My medal for the second stage of my Lord of the Rings challenge has arrived.

I travelled from Bree  to Rivendell where I accepted the challenge to carry the One Ring to Mordor, At Rivendell a Fellowship, the Fellowship of the Ring was forged to help me on my quest.

The Fellowship has now arrived at Durin’s [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Jun 22nd 2022

… a new one begins.

Despite the best intentions of the Nazgul I have successfully completed my 145 mile journey from Hobbiton to Bree. I will now depart the Prancing Pony on my 98 mile quest to The Doors of Durin.

4 Comments CherryPie on May 20th 2022

I aim to walk 100 miles in May for National walking month. I am doing this in conjunction with a walking challenge for the Queen’s upcoming Jubilee Celebrations.

2 Comments CherryPie on May 1st 2022

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