Walking. A simple procedure which most of us master within the first year of our lives. Used daily to get us around the office, through the supermarket and to and from the car. Simple, easy and not very strenuous. In most cases…
As part of our ongoing relationship with Manchester based charity, 42nd Street, our Production Director John Neate proposed a ‘get to know you’ walk up one of the hills in the Lake District. Sounds like fun, right?
Together with five members of the 42nd Street staff, myself and members of the Access team headed up to the Lake District to walk up, Helvellyn. Tackling the popular scrambling route of Striding Edge on the ascent and Swirral Edge on the descent.
Were we prepared for what was to come? Possibly not, however, I’m sure you’ll agree the views we witnessed and the sense of achievement felt at the end was well worth the effort.
Big thanks to John and his friend Keith for leading the walk. Hopefully well have the chance to get more people involved next time. Now… is anybody a trained masseuse?
