Thousand Mile Walk
Last updated: 24 November 2005
In February 2004,
Kath Jones from Adfa near Newtown set off on the 1,000-mile walk from Lands End to John o' Groats. She finished 56 days later and raised more than £5,000 for local charities.
Photo tour of Kath's walk across Britain "The idea of doing this walk had been in the back of my mind for years - something I would like to do 'sometime'.
Three years ago, my husband had an accident which changed his attitude to life. He says you've got to do what you want to do while you still can, because you don't know what's round the corner. He was very supportive.
The walk was dedicated to the memory of Jimmy Logan, the veteran Scottish entertainer who died of oesophageal cancer in April 2001.
Five weeks before he died he organised (and starred in) a charity concert which raised £30,000. The way he faced up to his cancer was my inspiration.
The walk was sometimes tiring and a bit lonely, but I like my own company and I met lots of interesting people along the way. It was a very satisfying experience and I saw lots of beautiful countryside.
I tried to make the route interesting by using Long Distance footpaths, canal towpaths, and disused railway lines where possible.
I would like to thank all those who have supported me, especially our local village hall in Adfa who organised a Bingo night and auction to help me raise funds."
Written by Kath Jones from Adfa
Photos from Kath's walk
Read about Kath's book about her walk...
your comments
Alan Cowan, Largs
I would be intererested to know what route kath jones took
Mon Dec 31 10:14:36 2007
Tom Hacker from Wakefield
I am planning my own route this summer and would very much apreciate any information you have on your route and any advice you have as I am only 19 and have little knowledge of planning such large walks.
Sun Jan 28 15:41:38 2007
Joanna Moran, Christchurch
I would like to do the walk next summer and would like to know the route taken by Kath, if possible.
Wed Nov 8 09:27:16 2006
Jade Jones, Aberdeen
That is ma grandma who done that. She was well good at walking, n she raised loadsa money as well, good going grandma.
Tue Oct 24 17:01:52 2006
Shola Ogunlokun, London
I'm currently training to make the same trip but by hang glider in 2007.
Fri Sep 29 17:19:12 2006
Claudia, Brazil
Kathīs journey was amazing. Congratulations. She gives us much inspiration and we must not forget what her husband said, too. Letīs do things while we can.
Wed Aug 31 12:29:25 2005
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