Join The Union in Scotland this autumn for a Centennial Campaign fundraising adventure in some of northern Britain’s most beautiful countryside!
The coast-to-coast John Muir Way takes in 215 km of stunning scenery and important historical buildings, including the Antonine Wall, Linlithgow Palace and Edinburgh Castle. Bikers and walkers are both welcome to help reach our £5,000 fundraising goal. Participants can use our Virgin Money Giving page to sign up and raise sponsorship.
Those on bicycles will complete the full 215 km route from Thursday to Saturday, 25-27 September. Walkers will hike the final 24km stage of the route on Saturday, 27 September.
Information on accommodation, transport and other practicalities will be available as a pack from Fiona Buchan, fbuchan@theunion.org. A step-by-step guide for registration and setting up your fundraising page is also available.
Please note that if you have not been exercising regularly, you will need to train for this event.
The Union’s Centennial Campaign will raise funds for its innovative independent research and education programmes in the lead up to 20 October 2020 – the 100th anniversary. These programmes have made important contributions to the global fight against tuberculosis and lung disease since The Union was founded, and continue to be core activities in 150 countries today.
The John Muir Way opened this year in honour of the Scottish environmentalist who died a century ago. Muir fought to protect wilderness landscapes in the UK and America, including the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park.
Photo: Becky Duncan Photography / Scottish National Heritage