Burnham-On-Sea teenager takes on 10-mile walking challenge to help hospice
A Burnham-On-Sea teenager hopes to raise raised hundreds of pounds for a local hospice by completing a 10-walking challenge.
Freddie Triggol, 13, who attends King Alfred School Academy in Highbridge, has been a keen walker throughout the lockdowns of the past year, enjoying walks with his dad.
Freddie says he wanted to set himself a challenge whilst raising money to help others and has decided to take part in the West Mendip Way 10-mile challenge on June 6th, a longer walk than he has ever done before.
“We decided as a family to support Weston Hospice after losing some very special people. The dedication of the staff working in all aspects of a hospice is outstanding.”
CAR PARKING? Yes, there is a car park on-site.
DOGS ON OR OFF LEAD? Forestry England states to keep all dogs in sight and close-by, as well as to use a lead if they do not always return when called.
Take advantage of the beautiful walks on offer in the area with your four-legged friend this year.
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WHERE? Brean Down
HOW DO I GET THERE? From Brean, follow Warren Road, past Brean Down Caravan Park, and turn left into Brean Down Car Park. On arrival, this scenic coastal walk extends 1.5 miles into the Bristol Channel.
CAR PARKING? Yes, there is a car park at the beginning of the walking route.
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12:00 PM January 2, 2021
Project development officer Tim Haselden (left) and Richard Miller from Cheddar Walking standing with the new sign.
- Credit: Mendip Hills AONB Unit
A new fingerpost has been installed at the bottom of Cheddar Gorge to help visitors in their discovery and navigation of the area and surrounding countryside.
The Mendip Hills AONB Unit with support of Cheddar Walking group alongside Sedgemoor district and Somerset county councils have teamed up to fund the new oak fingerpost, which is located at the junction of the B3135 Gorge Road and Cufic Lane.
The junction is a key location for walkers in the heart of the Gorge, where the circular Gorge Walk and long-distance Mendip Way both drop into the village of Cheddar.