Sara Cox Begins Children in Need Challenge in Northumberland
BBC presenter Sara Cox is embarking on one of Children in Need's longest challenges, aiming to raise significant funds for the annual charity drive. She will start her journey in Northumberland, a region recently highlighted in a hit film.
Challenge Details and Route
Sara Cox, formerly of Radio 1 and now a Radio 2 host, will cover the equivalent of five marathons in five days. Her route spans 135 miles on foot, crossing four counties: Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire.
She will travel from Northumberland to Pudsey, near Leeds, where she will reunite with the famous Children in Need bear, Pudsey.
Starting Point: Kielder Forest
The challenge begins in the scenic Kielder Forest, a location featured in the zombie thriller 28 Years Later. The film’s director, Oscar winner Danny Boyle, filmed key scenes in this North East setting last year.
Sara's route will take her through moorlands, steep ridges, and rolling hills, carrying a special Pudsey Bear backpack throughout her journey.
“Covering 135 miles on foot across four counties – Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire – 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 incredible journey combines physical endurance with a strong fundraising effort for Children in Need.
Author's Summary
Sara Cox is undertaking a demanding 135-mile trek across northern England to support Children in Need, starting in Northumberland's picturesque Kielder Forest and finishing in Pudsey with the iconic charity bear.