Sara Cox Begins Children in Need Challenge in Northumberland
BBC presenter Sara Cox is preparing for one of the longest challenges in Children in Need history, aiming to raise substantial funds for the annual campaign. She will start her journey in Northumberland, at a location that has gained recent attention due to its role in a number 1 movie.
Challenge Details and Route
Sara, formerly a Radio 1 presenter and now hosting Radio 2 at Tea Time and the station's Book Club, will cover the equivalent of five marathons in five days. Her route stretches 135 miles on foot from Northumberland to Pudsey, near Leeds, where she will reunite with the famous Children in Need bear.
Starting Point: Kielder Forest
The challenge kicks off in Kielder Forest, known worldwide as a key filming location for the zombie thriller 28 Years Later, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle. The forest's stunning scenery has been featured prominently in the film, shot across the North East last year.
Route Features
- Distance: 135 miles on foot
- Counties crossed: Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
- Terrain includes: sweeping moorland, steep ridges, rolling hills
- Special element: carrying a Pudsey Bear backpack during the journey
"Sara’s Great Northern Marathon Challenge will see her run, jog, and walk through sweeping moorland, steep ridges, and the rolling hills of northern England, all while carrying a very special Pudsey Bear backpack."
This demanding challenge highlights Sara Cox’s commitment to raising money and awareness for Children in Need through a memorable and scenic route across northern England.
Author’s summary: Sara Cox embarks on a 135-mile Great Northern Marathon Challenge from Northumberland to Pudsey, combining a scenic route with fundraising for Children in Need.