Grandad’s Great Walk

A 78-year-old grandfather from Tendring and known on TikTok as @WelshGrandad is taking on

an extraordinary challenge. Whilst fighting cancer Grandad will walk over 450 miles along the

Via Beata route which starts at Lowestoft in Suffolk and finishes in St Davids in Pembrokeshire,

West Wales, to raise money for Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support, Farleigh

Hospice and St David’s Hospice.

Grandad begins his journey on 21st June 2026 setting off from Lowestoft for a coast-to-coast

long-distance walk stretching more than 450 miles. Despite receiving ongoing cancer treatment

and the daily struggles that come with it, Grandad is committed to completing the walk “one

step at a time and one day at a time”, a phrase he shares at the end of every Tik Tok video to

encourage others to keep fighting.

A familiar and comforting presence online, Grandad posts daily on his social media platforms to

support others affected by cancer, offering encouragement, honesty, and kindness to

thousands. Now he is taking that mission offline and onto the open road across England and

Wales.

“Cancer challenges you in every way, physically, mentally and emotionally, but if this walk

raises hope or helps even one person, then every step is worth it,” Grandad says.

Grandad’s target is to raise at least £5,000 each for Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer

Support, Farleigh Hospice and St David’s Hospice. Supporters will be able to follow his progress

daily through his social media pages, including his training regime leading up to the event,

where he will upload updates, reflections and moments from his journey.

Donation Link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/grandadsgreatwalk

Follow Grandad’s Journey: TikTok – @WelshGrandad

Instagram – welsh_grandad

Facebook – Welsh Grandad

Media Contact: Amelia / 07931220205 / hockeyamelia98@gmail.com