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Magnificent Charity Walk


Friends of the Peak District’s annual charity walk is going to be magnificent this year!
 
Blue Peter fans have the chance to take part in an exclusive walk with much loved former presenter Simon Groom, and there’s also going to be a special tour and treasure hunt around the gardens of the stunning Thornbridge Hall.
 
“Friends of the Peak District have asked me to walk the seven mile route with a select band of fellow supporters! I rarely get a chance for country walks because I’m so busy with work on our farm and my TV production company. So I’m really looking forward to it, and to meeting some like-minded people. I can’t promise that I won’t occasionally stop to admire the beautiful landscapes, but there will be plenty of time to chat about Blue Peter, and life after it,” said Simon Groom, vice president of the charity.
 
There is a choice of three different walks so everyone can take part:

  • The 21 Mile Challenge - taking in some of most the iconic places of the Peak District including Chatsworth, Derwent Valley Heritage Way, the Monsal Trail and Frogatt Wood
  • The Magnificent 7 Miles -  a whistle stop tour around some of the most inspiring views and places in the Peak District including Monsal Dale, Litton, Cressbrook, Little Longstone, Great Longstone and Brushfield.
  • The Three Cake Challenge - a short relaxing walk, suitable for even the smallest of feet, with three cake stops on route. Taking in the Monsal Trail and exclusive access to gardens of Thornbridge Hall, plus treasure hunt. 

On top of these choices, there is also the exclusive opportunity for a limited number of people to be guided around the seven mile route by Simon Groom.
 
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining Friends of the Peak District’s Magnificent Charity Walk on 15 April. I’m so keen to support the vital work that the charity does in making sure that the Peak District is nurtured and protected for everyone to enjoy – now and in the future,” added Simon Groom.
 
To find out how you can join Simon, please contact Danny Anderson on 0114 266 5822.
 
The charity’s president Julia Bradbury will be away filming this month but also sent her best wishes for the walk.
 
“Friends of the Peak District’s Magnificent Charity Walk is going to be a brilliant day. A chance to walk out in glorious Peak District landscapes, while raising funds for such a worthwhile cause protecting them – top that!”
 
Friends of the Peak District’s Magnificent Charity Walk is on Sunday 15 April at Thornbridge Hall, near Ashford in the Water.

To find out more, please go to www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk or ring 0114 266 5822.

Friends of the Peak District campaigns for a living, working Peak District that changes with the times, but remains beautiful forever. It represents the Campaign to Protect Rural England in the Peak District and is the national park society for the Peak District.  See www.friendsofthepeak.org.uk