AROUND 50 people took on a challenging walk to raise money for CancerCare.

The fundraisers took part in the Keswick to Barrow (K2B) and Coniston to Barrow (C2B) walks at the weekend.

This year 947 people attempted the 40 mile walk from from Swirls in Keswick to Barrow, with 910 finishing.

1,322 also traversed the 20-mile Coniston to Barrow trail with 1,304 reaching the finish line.

Those who take part do so in order to raise funds for charitable causes.

CancerCare is an independent charity which provides therapy and support for people affected by cancer and bereavement across south Cumbria and north Lancashire.

It has a centre based in Barrow as well as Kendal.

Among the participants was Katrina Lawson Evans and her son Daniel who walked the Coniston to Barrow route in 5 hours 45 minutes. Katrina and Daniel chose to support CancerCare after the charity helped her family following the death of her husband, and her children’s father Darryll.

Katrina said: “This was my son’s first time walking for his dad and he wanted to thank CancerCare and their young people’s support group for all the support he has been given and continues to receive.

“We had a lovely day. The support crew were just fabulous, especially the mega cookies we got at Marton. Walking into Dalton is always my favourite part of the walk as the crowds are just amazing. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved for such an amazing local charity.”

CancerCare’s K2B Team organiser Mai Harrison said: “I've walked the Coniston to Barrow twice and it was the volunteers along the route with the drinks and snacks and cheers that kept me going.

“Being on the other side of the support table was even more inspiring.

“The volunteers and organisers for each individual team were working together to support everyone on every team, taking pictures of each other and sharing supplies and advice.

“No matter which shirt the walker was wearing, we were all there to make sure everyone had a good day and had what they needed to get to the finish line. It was the best of our community taking care of each other.”