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Clare helps the homeless one step at a time on year-long charity walk





A woman who is raising money for homeless charities is due to finish a mammoth round Britain walk at John O’Groats tomorrow (July 27).

Clare Allen set out on August 8 last year from Groats with the intention of walking the coast of Great Britain over one year.

Clare started at John O'Groats last year and will finish at the same post on Saturday, July 27.
Clare started at John O'Groats last year and will finish at the same post on Saturday, July 27.

“I’ve given myself a year to complete the 5000ish mile distance after which I’ll head back to my warm, safe house in Bristol,” she said.

“And that’s the thing. For me, spending a year away from home, camping somewhere different every night, is a choice. But there are thousands of people who have no option but to sleep on the streets or stay somewhere unsafe or insecure.”

A rough sleeper outside the Town Hall in Wick. Clare's charity walk aims to help the homeless. Picture: DGS
A rough sleeper outside the Town Hall in Wick. Clare's charity walk aims to help the homeless. Picture: DGS
Heading onto the John O'Groats Trail.
Heading onto the John O'Groats Trail.
Clare at the end of the West Highland Way.
Clare at the end of the West Highland Way.

“As well as taking time out from work, meeting amazing new friends and seeing incredible places, I want to use this year-long challenge to raise as much money as I can to help more people find a home.”

Clare is due to finish on Saturday, July 27 and is raising money for two causes – Shelter, a housing charity that campaigns for tenants’ rights, and Only A Pavement Away which connects anyone facing homelessness with employment opportunities in the hospitality sector.

Support her charities at: www.justgiving.com/team/claires-great-british-walk

The JustGiving page has currently reached 79 per cent of its £25k goal.

Clare at Land's End. Pictures supplied
Clare at Land's End. Pictures supplied

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