VILLAGERS were stumped when they spotted an ‘abandoned’ trailer in Twyford last week — before realising there was somebody inside.
Residents came across the miniature trailer opposite The Piggott School on Thursday, May 16.
After heading to social media for answers, they discovered the cart belongs to Rosie Swale-Pope MBE, who passed through the village before embarking on a 6,000 mile charity run.
She was also spotted in Henley-on-Thames, Wargrave and on the outskirts of Bracknell.
The 74-year-old adventurer and author is running solo from Brighton to Kathmandu, Nepal to raise money for PHASE Worldwide, which supports Nepali communities.
After starting the journey in July 2018, Ms Swale-Pope ran all the way to Turkey but had to put the challenge on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
She carries supplies in the trailer which she drags behind her when running, and then sets
up camp in the cart at night.
So far, she has raised more than £10,000 for the charity and hopes to restart her journey soon as lockdown restrictions continue to lift.
To find out more about Ms Swale-Pope’s epic journey, visit: phaseworldwide.org/get-involved/rosieruns
