This September, Iain Rennie Hospice at Home (IRHH – part of the newly merged charity Iain Rennie Grove House Hospice Care) will be challenging people to get out and enjoy our beautiful countryside and walk the 3 peaks of the Chilterns to raise money for its specialist nursing service.
The walk will take place on Sunday 18 September and will set off from Princes Risborough. This will be the third time that IRHH have staged the walk which takes participants up and down the chalky peaks of the Chilterns. The full route is 18 miles long and last year the majority of walkers rose to this challenge. There will also be a 5 mile option taking in the two peaks of Whiteleaf Cross and Coombe Hill and a 9 mile option which allows walkers to climb Ivinghoe Beacon too. This option includes a bus ride.
The choice of routes makes it ideal for families and dogs are welcome too. There is a fantastic atmosphere throughout the day with walkers enjoying a barbecue in Wendover after walking the first two peaks before either returning to their cars, taking a bus to the next peak or, for the most adventurous, continuing on the 3 Peaks Challenge route on foot. Everyone who signs up is being encouraged to aim to raise sponsorship of £150 which will fund an Iain Rennie nurse for 24 hours. Community & Events Fundraising Manager, Ruth Barber said:
“Last year the walk raised a fantastic £100,000 and this year we are aiming to beat this total. We live in such a beautiful area and this is a great opportunity for people to get out and enjoy our surroundings whether they are seasoned walkers or not. At Iain Rennie, we see every day how valuable our nursing service is to local people facing life limiting illnesses so this is a superb chance for everyone to enjoy themselves, get some exercise and help a worthy cause at the same time.”
For more information and to register for the Chilterns Three Peaks Challenge, please go to www.c3peaks.com
Cost : Registration on the day is priced £20 for adults and £10 for children.
Time : Registration will be open between 9am and 10am for anyone walking 18 miles and between 10am and 11am for anyone walking 5 or 9 miles.
Venue : Registration and parking will be at Princes Risborough School, off New Road, in Princes Risborough.
Contact : Website www.c3peaks.com or telephone the fundraising team 01442 820741
