WALKERS in the borough gathered to ramble through interesting nearby outdoor spaces while raising funds for good causes.
The weather mostly held off for the springtime Wokingham Walk, which took place on Sunday.
Organised by Wokingham Lions Club, the event marks its eighth year of community fundraising.
It was held a little earlier this year, to avoid clashing with the nation’s Coronation events, and gave participants an opportunity to discover some of the borough’s Spring scenery.
Debbie Slay, public relations and marketing officer for Wokingham Lions Club, said: “We’re very pleased.
“The walk was very well attended, with more than 350 people joining the routes.
“A few of them got a bit damp, but the weather was actually much better than we had expected.
“There were 79 who opted for the longer 15 mile walk, with families of young children more likely to choose the shorter five mile or 10 mile walks.”
All three walks started at Elms Field.
Many participants walked for fun, but others used the event to prepare for other challenges.
“There was a real mix of people,” continued Ms Slay.
“Some were in training, while others enjoyed chatting with family and friends along the routes.
“Either way, it was a great opportunity to get out and about.
“One grandma told me that her family had brought the teenagers, giving the youngsters a chance to escape from their phones and gadgets for a while.”
The Lions Club runs two annual Wokingham walking events, one in Spring and the other in Autumn.
Many participants use the event as a sponsorship opportunity to raise money for their chosen charity.
Organiser Andy Slay said: “When Stan Hetherington and I conceived the event in 2016 we were always hoping that people would walk to raise money for their own worthy causes, and it’s great to see that this is starting to happen.”
The Wokingham Walk is fully organised now by The Wokingham Lions Club.
And funds raised from the walk’s entry fees are distributed by the group to local charities and good causes.
This year the group hopes the April event will have raised more than £4,000.
For more information, visit: www.wokinghamwalk.co.uk
