Dozens of charity walkers complete ‘local’ Three Peaks Challenge

Around 75 walkers took on the Three Peaks Breidden Hill Challenge to show their support for Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin, who celebrate their 75^th anniversary this year.

The eight-mile walk saw participants ascend 2,000ft to visit the tops of three adjacent hills, Breidden Hill, Moel y Golfa and Middletown Hill, starting from the car park below

Rodney’s Pillar at Criggion.

Each walker donated £15 to the charity and enjoyed a well-earned drink and slice of cake at the end of their trek, with over £1,700 raised to improve the lives of older people.

“A big ‘thank you’ to everyone that took part,” said Emma Wilde, Wellbeing Services Manager and organiser of the Challenge.

“Social isolation is a very real issue for older people, particularly in rural areas. Every penny we raise for our 75^thanniversary appeal will go towards strengthening our Befriending Service and our social activities or groups that support the thousands of people who struggle with feelings of loneliness.”

For more information about how to get involved in 75th anniversary or to get involved in a fundraising challenge, please email fundraising@ageukstw.org.uk or call 01743 233 123.