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Richard A’Herne

Walkies for Parkinson's 2026

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81
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My target 120 miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

I’m taking part in Walkies for Parkinson's to help fund specialist Parkinson’s care to make sure no one faces Parkinson’s alone.

Thousands of us are uniting to help people with Parkinson’s, and those who love and care for them, get access to the support they need.

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Day 17& 18

Sunday 18th Oct
Two days update.

I did get any miles in yesterday as my working diary was full. I just managed 1/2 a mile with Flynn after work just around the estate.

Today it’s been me and Flynn on a walk as Blu is still recovering from his injury. We didn’t get in as many miles as hoped as I’ve had to work until 2pm and also fully cleaned 2 cars. 

We did have a nice walk around Forest Fawr, down to Castle Coch and back around. In total we’ve walked around 3.5 miles off the beaten track. Flynn had been in his element running around exploring and sniffing. After cleaning the car we’ve had another walk of around 1 miles around the local area, with Blu for company. He’s mainly been carried as he’s still struggling in his paw. Hopefully he’ll be back up and running soon as I’m missing the games of chase!!

Day 16

Friday 16th Oct
6.1 miles today. 

A broken day of walking today as we’ve spend a bit of time at the vets getting Blu checked up. Unfortunately he has caused a bit of damage to his left paw which has resulted in losing a claw. For once it’s squirrels 1 - Blu 0!!

So the plans of a big long walk before my afternoon of work were out of the window. Myself and Flynn did manage a nice walk late morning around the cycle path around Penallta. I have to say it felt like the good old days power walking around the tracks.


Day 15

Thursday 15th Oct
So we are at the half way point and unfortunately we will now be a dog down for the rest of this sponsored walk😩. Unfortunately Blu’s had an accident on his walk today. Somehow he lost a couple of claws so it’s only going to be short walks for the time being.

This afternoon we started with a nice walk until the accident. The walk was around 5 miles, with Blu being carried for the last 2 miles. Now this hasn’t helped my disc issues😂. As always with a rainy day we’ve not seen another human or dog so they could explore to their hearts content. 

As for the challenge we are on target to competing the miles. Will try and get a good few miles in on Sunday the next two days are a bit busy.

Day 14

Wednesday 14th Oct
4.4 miles today. The highlight being a walk on my dinner break up into the common. Blu was in his element chasing his ball while Flynn worked on his sniffing skills.

Day 13

Tuesday 13th Oct
A broken day of walks due to a heavy workload. 

3 short walks. One before work, one on an afternoon break and one this evening after a long day in the car.

Can’t wait for Thursday as my diary is a little emptier so I should be able to have another nice walk with the boys.

The dogs though have had a lovely walk this afternoon with the spare human, so at least they are happy!!

Day 12

Monday 12th Oct
A broken day for walking. 3 small walks throughout the day. 

A quick walk with the boys before breakfast, a 45 minute walk in my dinner break and a 40 minute walk after work. 

Still 4 miles complete so we are getting closer to our monthly target.

Day 11

Sunday 11th Oct
A change in scenery today. After work I’ve taken the dogs for a bit of a drive and a walk around a place which I enjoy spending a few hours from time to time.

Today we’ve had a walk from the dam wall at Ponsticill up to the end of Dolygaer and back. In total the walk was around 5.2 miles which took around 2 hours and 20 minutes. Could have probably done the walk a bit quicker but stopped a few times to have a chat with the anglers on the bank. 

It’s been a lovely walk today. With the levels being done below the summer levels we’ve been able to walk along the water edge which has meant the boys could be off to explore. 

Will try and get a few more hours in tomorrow. Let’s hope the dogs ain’t bored with a local walk.

Day 9 & 10

Sunday 11th Oct
Not much to report in these two days. Only managed to get 3 miles in over the two days due to a heavy workload. The two dogs did get a big walk on Saturday with the spare human. 

Will make up for the lack of hours on Sunday.

Day8

Thursday 8th Oct
Two lovely walks today as I had a bit of free time. In total 8 miles today💪💪

First walk this morning was up on Penallta common. To be honest we did spend a bit of time on the top of the common where Blu enjoyed chasing his ball. Flynn did his usual exploring and sniffing.

The second walk this afternoon was along the local cycle lane from Penallta, to Nelson and we then snaked across the paths back up to the top of Penallta common, before heading home. Blu’s had great fun again this afternoon chasing squirrels while Flynn kept me company. 

Thankfully we did make it home before the rain started. 

Day 7

Wednesday 7th Oct
We’ve fallen a bit behind today due to a heavy workload. Only managed two short walks around the estate today. This totalled around 1.9 miles. Both walks in the dark.

We’ll be getting a few miles back on to the clock tomorrow as I’ve a bit more time in working diary.

Day 6

Tuesday 6th Oct
A bit of a broken day walk today due to a very busy schedule. In between lessons and cleaning the car in readiness for a driving test me and my two furry friends have managed to knock up 4.2 miles today. Longest walk today was around 1 hour. Just a lap of the estate and cycle path which is behind our estate. 

I’m not going to get many miles in tomorrow so will have to make it up in Thursday.


Day5

Monday 5th Oct
3 walks in total around a very busy day. Two one mile walk. One to start and the other to end the day.

In between me and my two companions have managed a 6 mile walk from Penallta down to Maesycwmer across the viaduct. The walk was a nice peaceful and flat one for a change. Blu still found time to chase the occasional squirrel while Flynn was in his element sniffing every blade of grass.

Day4

Sunday 4th Oct
Two walks today around you working day. 

This morning a nice walk up on top of the common for the dogs to have a good run around, well Blu running and chasing his ball and Flynn having a good old sniff.

This afternoon we’ve had a lovely 2 hour walk around the local area. A bit of a mixed walk. Some main roads, cycle paths and a bit off the beaten tracks. As always the dogs have thoroughly enjoyed being outside running and exploring. 

Day3

Saturday 3rd Oct
Only 1.5 miles today with the dogs due to a busy and long working day. An evening walk around the local area. Being a night walk we spent more time stopping for sniffs than walking🫠

As for the dogs they’ve had a big walk with the other human today which was around 10 miles in total. She’s put me to shame😂.

Will have to try and get in a few extra steps tomorrow around a busy working diary!!

Day 2

Friday 2nd Oct
3 walks in total today around my working day. 

An early morning walk of around 1.2 miles
An afternoon walk of 4.5 miles 
And an evening walk of around 1.25 miles.

The afternoon walk was really enjoyable. A little off the beaten track, through some local woodland. Young Blu loves these types of walks. He’s never happier than exploring and chasing a squirrel up a tree!! 

Role on tomorrow. Unfortunately I won’t get as main hours in as I’m out working all day. Will try to make the miles back I. Sunday in between a lesson or two.

Day 1

Thursday 1st Oct
Well that’s day one of the walk completed

6 miles off the 130 mile target. Two walks in total. A 45 minute walk this morning in the dark and rain down our local cycle path and this afternoon in between driving lessons a 1.45 hour walk from Penallta, along the cycle path towards Nelson and a lovely walk back up on top of Penallta common.

The dogs have really enjoyed themselves. As always constantly chasing each other and in between Blu chasing his ball. 

Highlight of the day has to be Blu jumping in a pond and getting stuck in silt. 


Thank you to my sponsors

£50

Richard A’herne

£10

Lucy M

Good luck Rich 💪🏻👏🏻

£33.83

Pip & Jeremy

GO Richard!! All the best and good luck. Well done.

£17.89

Jo B

Good luck from the Baileys x

£33.83

Bethan Hughes

Hi Richard, having had back surgery when I was 26, I know what an achievement this will be. At that time, Rhian and Louise were the only people (other than my mum) to visit me in hospital. I was so grateful and so you can thank Lou for this contribution from me :) Wishing you the best, Bethan

£12.25

Becci Slee

£55.88

Jenny Rimmer

£23.45

Maripaz Felton

All the best!

£23.45

Steve Brabon

£23.45

Heidi Prosser

With best wishes 👍🏽

£20

Kate James

Amazing thing to do for an amazing cause! ♥️

£20

Owain Howells

Great effort for a great cause. Well done.

£20

Carl Roper

£23.45

Wazza

£12.25

Rob Wiltshire

£12.25

Rhian, James & Oscar

£55.88

Louise Parry

Well done Rich! An excellent cause. Good luck from Louise, Dave, Imogen and Lucy. X