Cadets from 497 spent much of last year recovering from sore feet and blisters after starting a walking group. However, for some inexplicable reason, they have decided to keep on walking in 2010 despite the moans and groans at the aches and pains. In 2009, they successfully participated in the Waendel Walk, the Folkestone March and the Pathfinder Walk, clocking up over 300 miles between them. With two cadets completing their personal best distances of 20 miles, and with several starting walking for the first time, the Walking Group has good reason to feel very proud of themselves.

This year sees an additional new challenge, as the Group has decided to undertake the Permanent Trail 100 challenge, and attempt to walk 100 of the permanent trails around the country. This will earn them badges, to add to the Walk medals already earned.

Plt Off Seymour, whose idea the Walking Group was, says she is very pleased with the participation and enthusiasm for the group, and is very proud of their achievements, both as a group, and as individuals, and looks forward to many more miles being covered in 2010.