Published 21-05-2012
Cox Motor Group Staff including Managing Director David Cox, complete the 46th Annual Keswick 2 Barrow Walk 2012.
The Keswick to Barrow Walk is a sponsored stroll through some of the country’s finest landscapes. Our Managing Director David Cox and his wife Debbie Cox. Ian Greene, our longest serving sales executive. Group Sales Director Geoff Stothert and his wife Sarah Stothert all completed 46th annual Keswick 2 Barrow Walk on Saturday 12th May.
The route takes in some of the finest Cumbrian landscapes from the peaceful banks of Thirlmere at the foot of Helvellyn, winding up and over Dunmail Raise and down through the beautiful villages of Grasmere and Elterwater. From there the walk passes Yew Tree Tarn before reaching the head of Coniston Water, where the quiet east bank of the lake is followed. There are fine views of Coniston Old Man as the route passes Brantwood, the former home of the Lakeland poet John Ruskin, then continues through the tranquil village of Nibthwaite before arriving in Lowick.
The most challenging part of the walk is the progressive ascent up Kirkby Moor to the highest point of the route from where breathtaking views of the Furness Peninsula can be gained, out across Morecambe Bay and the Irish Sea. The route then descends through the village of Marton into the historical town of Dalton before reaching the finish on the outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness.
For walkers and runners alike, the Keswick to Barrow Challenge offers the opportunity to experience the many and varied lakeland landscapes whilst realising a significant personal achievement. The realisation of this achievement is clearly evident as finishers soak up the terrific atmosphere upon reaching the finish.
Ian completed the K2B in an excellent 10 hours 11 minutes. David, Debbie, Geoff and Sarah all completed the walk in a very respectable 11 hours 35 minutes. We’d like to congratulate everyone who took part and helped raise money for some very worthy causes.