Published 27-03-2011
Cox Motor Group has put a team together to take on the 40 mile Keswick to Barrow Walk on 7th May. Ian Greene, Simon and Annette Tucker, the Sales Director Geoff Stothert and his wife Sarah Stothert, the Managing Director David Cox and his wife Debbie Cox, Lyndsey Cox, Stephen Morrison, Jaki McKitrick and Kathleen Robinson are raising money for the North West Air Ambulance.
The Keswick to Barrow Walk is a sponsored stroll through some of the country’s finest landscapes. The route starts on the southern side of the lake district town of Keswick and winds its way through some of the most beautiful scenery to the Victorian town of Barrow in Furness on the coast of the Irish Sea.
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, and raising funds for worthy causes. The realisation of this achievement is clearly evident as finishers soak up the terrific atmosphere upon reaching the finish.