A DEVOTED, and slightly footsore, fundraiser from Stratford has completed the final leg of a 630 mile charity walk.
Angus Heward started walking the 630 miles of the southwest coast path starting in Minehead in North Somerset in April 2024. In two weeks, he walked around 210 miles to Newquay in North Cornwall.
In 2025, Angus returned for another two weeks of walking the path, picking up again in Newquay and walking to Looe on the south coast of Cornwall – a further 210 miles.
This month he returned to Looe to walk the final 210 miles to Poole in Dorset walking through Plymouth, Dartmouth, Exmouth Lyme Regis and Weymouth.
All the cash raised in donations will go to Cancer Research UK.
Angus said: “What a journey it has been. The scenery has been incredible, the people we’ve met have been fantastic, and the pubs have certainly helped at times too.
“When I first set myself the challenge of completing the South West Coast Path, I had no idea just how tough it would be – both physically and mentally.
“The part I’m most proud of, though, is raising nearly £10,000 for Cancer Research UK. The generosity people have shown in supporting such an important cause has been truly humbling. Every donation helps fund vital research, save lives, and supports those living with cancer.
“To everyone who has supported me along the way – especially my wonderful, fabulous wife Caroline, my family, and my walking buddy Colin – thank you so much. If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time. We’re around £1,000 short of our £10,000 target, so if you’re able to support a very worthy cause, I’d be incredibly grateful for your help in getting us over the line.”
Visit fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/anguss-giving-page-220? to donate.
