Martin's Glastonbury to Glasgow Walk

Created by Rachael 31st December 2020 This event has closed

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Amy's Dad Martin will be walking from Glastonbury to Glasgow in aid of Asthma UK in the Spring of 2020 (Weather dependent start time to follow). He will attempt to do this in 3 weeks, walking on average 20 miles per day of the 387 mile route. He will start in Glastonbury and finish at Finnieston Crane in Glasgow. Thank you once again for your continued support.

Updates

Finnieston Crane - HE DID IT!!!

20th July 2020
Martin has finally made it to Finnieston Crane in Glasgow today. We are so proud of him and his amazing achievement. His little toe is basically one big blister and he says he’s never doing anything like this again! To have raised over £10000 for Asthma UK is amazing. Thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported him throughout the journey. We thank you all so very much 💙💙💙

Swinhill

19th July 2020
27 miles in total and a bit of a struggle. Big thumbs up to Chris at Abington, the only person in 350 miles to stop and ask if Martin wanted a lift. He then donated £5 when Martin explained he was doing a sponsored walk!! 18 miles to the finish line.... Finnieston Crane

Elvanfoot

19th July 2020
Martin has walked an incredible 29 miles today. He is determined to get to Finnieston Crane on Monday.

Lockerbie

17th July 2020
It has rained from start to finish today but Martin was determined to get to Lockerbie. He entered Scotland at 10am.

Carlisle

16th July 2020
Martin would like to Thank everyone for all the kind Birthday wishes. What a way to spend a birthday in his words “just spent the last 8.5hrs hobbling to Carlisle and it would be easier to list the bits that don’t hurt from the knees down”.

Clifton (not Bristol lol)

15th July 2020
23 miles today from Kendal to Clifton. One big hill that went on for ever! Ankle hurting today but limbered up. Now there’s heel pain but he’s soldiering on!!! Tomorrow is the last day in England and he met a friend on the way......

Kendal

14th July 2020
Martin has made it to Kendal. His feet have a few blisters and he was feeling tired today (but this may have been the bottle of wine we had the night before!). He even walked another half a mile around Kendal so I could get some Kendal mint cake!! Next stop just outside of Penrith (140 miles to go!!!).

On the road again 💙💙💙

13th July 2020
Martin has restarted his sponsored walk from Glastonbury to Glasgow (Finnieston Crane) for Asthma UK in memory of our daughter Amy. He began on Saturday morning in Tarporley where he unfortunately had to stop due to the coronavirus outbreak back in March after completing 160 miles in 8 days. Today he has reached Lancaster. Over the last 3 days he has walked through Warrington, Wigan and Preston. He is averaging 23 miles a day. Next stop is Kendal. I will keep you updated over the next few days. We would like to thank everyone for their love and support. He said he’d complete this.... and he will!!!(even with post lock down belly... those waterproof trousers were tight🤣🤣)💙💙💙 To donate please click on the link below 💙

17th March 2020 - IMPORTANT UPDATE

17th March 2020
It is with deep regret that Martin has decided to postpone the remaining part of his walk due to the Coronavirus outbreak. He feels it would be irresponsible for him to continue the walk at this time and would prefer to be close to family. He has walked an incredible 160 miles in 8 days! He will complete this..... watch this space 💙💙💙

Quina Brook to Tarporley

16th March 2020
Miles walked 24.7 - Martin was up at 6am and had done nearly 15 miles by 10am. It was a lovely sunny day ideal walking conditions. Shin splints still playing up but he wanted to do a good stint as day off tomorrow.

Dorrington to Quina Brook

16th March 2020
Miles walked 19.7 - new walking boots today but so far so good! Highlight of martins day was the 5 women cyclists who rode by and shouted “nice legs”!

Ludlow to just after Leebotwood

14th March 2020
Miles walked 19. After a days rest and some shin advice from Adam (What do you do with the big green rolling pin??) Martin started up again today. He finished the other side of a village called Leebotwood. To be honest we had no idea exactly where we were!!

Hereford to Ludlow

12th March 2020
Miles walked 23 - long walk today with a couple of long stops (shout out to Big Trevs Snack Bar). We are so proud Martins walked nearly 100 miles so far and now he’s having a small break to rest his shins (ankles and knees!!).

Monmouth to Hereford

11th March 2020
Miles walked 18 - it would be easier to tell you what part of his body isn’t hurting!!! Ankles, knees and shins have been taking it in turns to hurt more today! But..... Martin still managed to get to Hereford.

Aust to Monmouth

10th March 2020
Miles walked 20.008 - Really hard one today with a couple of aches and pains! Was very blowy crossing the bridge into Chepstow. Finally made it to Monmouth just after 4pm. Now having a well deserved Cider at the Queens Head.

Chew Magna to Aust

10th March 2020
Miles walked 18.5 - Walking time 5 Hours 45 Mins. A beautiful morning for a walk through Bristol. No pints today just coffee and cookie stops!

Glastonbury to Chew Magna

9th March 2020
Miles walked 20.2 - Walking Time 5 Hours 48 mins. This is the first leg of the journey Martin popped in to see his Dad, stopped in Wetherspoons in Wells for a breakfast and had a pint at the The Blue Bowl, West Harptree.

Martin's Glastonbury to Glasgow Walk

8th March 2020
Martin has started his walk today 8th March! Keep an eye out here for pictures, miles and updates! Thank you all for your donations and continued support.