21/08/2026
6 DAYS. 86.34 MILES. 234,035 STEPS. 🥾⛰️❤️
WE’VE BLOODY DONE IT! 🔥
Sunderland ➡️ Durham ➡️ Hamsterley Forest ➡️ High Force ➡️ Pennine Way ➡️ High Cup Nick ➡️ Brampton ➡️ Pooley Bridge 🏁
Over 6 days we walked 86.34 miles / 138.95km and clocked an unbelievable 234,035 steps 👣
And it definitely wasn’t 86 miles of easy roads 😂
We climbed, scrambled and tackled hills, rocky trails and some brutal terrain — all while carrying 15–20kg backpacks with everything we needed. 🎒
Somehow we did the whole thing in Nike & ASICS trainers too… which now absolutely HONK 😂🤢
Unfortunately, Gareth’s journey was cut short after twisting his ankle and badly injuring his shoulder/collar bone. He gave everything before the injury forced him to stop and was a massive part of this challenge from the start. ❤️ Get yourself on the mend mate!
But this was never just about the walk.
We did it to raise money and awareness for ANDYSMANCLUB, supporting men’s mental health and helping get men talking.
IT’S OKAY TO TALK. ❤️
A massive thank you to everyone who donated, shared, messaged and supported us along the way.
And a huge thank you to the sponsors who helped make this journey possible:
Spice Empire • Apex Maintenance • Offshore Magician • Nawab • SPH Oil & Gas
Plus Wendy, Carly, Jack, Christine Scott, Philip Frew, Robert Smith, Tony Dodds, Liam Rush, Sean Johnston , Gavin Aldridge, Jan Storey , Deb Bradford, Samantha Richardson , Stephen & Amanda Davis ❤️
We’re absolutely knackered, our feet are destroyed and the trainers probably need burning 😂
BUT WE FU***NG DID IT! 🔥
SUNDERLAND ➡️ POOLEY BRIDGE — COMPLETE! 🏁🥾
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