Sara Cox to Begin Children in Need Challenge in Northumberland
BBC presenter Sara Cox is preparing to take on one of the longest challenges for Children in Need, aiming to raise maximum funds for the annual charity event. She will start this demanding journey in Northumberland, a location already famous after featuring in a number one movie this year.
About the Challenge
Former Radio 1 host Sara Cox, who currently presents Radio 2 at Tea Time and hosts the station's Book Club, will cover the equivalent of five marathons over five days. Her route takes her from Northumberland to Pudsey near Leeds, where she will reunite with the iconic Children in Need bear.
Starting Location: Kielder Forest
Sara will begin her epic mission in the scenic Kielder Forest, which gained global attention as a filming location for the zombie thriller 28 Years Later. The film, directed by Oscar winner Danny Boyle, was shot throughout the North East last year.
The Great Northern Marathon Challenge Route
- Distance: 135 miles on foot
- Counties crossed: Northumberland, Durham, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
- Terrain: sweeping moorland, steep ridges, and rolling hills of northern England
- Special detail: Sara will carry a Pudsey Bear backpack throughout the challenge
"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 demanding journey highlights Sara Cox's dedication to Children in Need and brings renewed focus to the iconic charity mascot, Pudsey Bear.
Author's summary: Sara Cox embarks on an ambitious 135-mile charity challenge across northern England, starting in Kielder Forest and ending in Pudsey, aiming to raise funds for Children in Need.