Stroll for St Michaels

Nearly 40 people have already signed up for this year's Stroll for St Michaels '“ the annual three day sponsored walk to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice.

The walk has raised over 10,000 over the last three years and this year the Stroll is based in the mediaeval Belgian city of Bruges - with the stay in the 'Venice of the North' coinciding with the Pageant of the Golden Tree in Bruges' historic centre. The pageant only takes place every four years - a colourful spectacle, with almost 2,000 participants and floats parading through the streets of the city.

The Stroll covers some of the beautiful Flanders countryside, taking in many places of historic interest, with a number of museums and places of interest for participants en route. There are also a number of refreshment stops along the route and the overnight base in the centre of Bruges will provide ample opportunities to sample the local cuisine.

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The event is perfect for people of all ages and families are welcome to participate. The route is primarily flat and with a longest day mileage of around 15 miles, only a basic minimum level of fitness would be required.