Hadrian's Wall Walk for Alder Hey
Squadron staff and friends of the squadron are walking ~92 miles (148 km) coast to coast — from The Law in South Shields to Bowness-on-Solway via the full length of Hadrian's Wall — over seven days, in aid of Alder Hey Children's Charity.
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From Sunday 21 June to Saturday 27 June 2026, a group of squadron staff and friends of the squadron will walk coast to coast — from The Law in South Shields on the North Sea, through Wallsend (where Hadrian's Wall officially begins), and west along the full length of the wall to finish at Bowness-on-Solway on the Irish Sea. Around 148 km / 92 miles, seven walking days, one Roman frontier built nearly two thousand years ago.
The walkers on this page are raising money for Alder Hey Children's Charity. Some other squadron staff are walking the same route on the same dates in aid of 2493 Squadron funds via Crowdfunder — that's a separate fundraiser. Back home in Alsager, our cadets complete their own virtual Hadrian's Wall challenge as part of Operation Wall Guard.
Our Chosen Cause: Alder Hey Children's Charity
Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool cares for over 330,000 children, young people and their families every year — many from the North West, including families closer to home in Cheshire. The hospital's charity arm funds the work the NHS can't reach: cutting-edge research, life-changing equipment, and the small comforts that make a long stay on a children's ward feel a little less daunting.
Every pound sponsored through our JustGiving page goes directly to Alder Hey Children's Charity. Nothing is taken out for the squadron.
The Route, Day by Day
Every Mile Counts
Whether it's a pound a mile, a pound a day, or a one-off donation, every pound you give goes straight to Alder Hey Children's Charity. Thank you for backing the walk.
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Cheering Us On
Our cadets back at Alsager will be tracking us mile-for-mile through Operation Wall Guard, our virtual Hadrian's Wall challenge for the squadron. We'd love to see you at the start, at any of the overnight stops along the route, or at the finish line at Bowness-on-Solway. Get in touch via the contact page if you'd like to walk a stage alongside us.