15-mile walk by Tan Hill Inn in aid of Dementia Forward

The Tan Hill Inn Challenge Walk, organised by North Yorkshire charity Dementia Forward, will take place on Sunday, July 26.

The 15-mile sponsored begins at the Tan Hill Inn, Britain’s highest pub at 1,732 feet above sea level.

It will raise funds and awareness for those living with dementia.

Participants will follow a circular route across the Dales, passing through Ravenseat, Keld, Swinner Gill and part of the Pennine Way.

Entry costs £20 and includes a breakfast sandwich, a Dementia Forward T-shirt and a goody bag.

Walkers can take part individually or as part of a team, with registration opening on the day at 8.30am.

The event is designed to be accessible yet rewarding and aims to offer walkers a meaningful way to support a local cause.

Funds raised will help Dementia Forward continue its work with more than 5,000 families across North Yorkshire affected by dementia.

The event is sponsored by Harris Irwin Architects, a Richmond-based practice specialising in residential, extra care, and dementia care homes.

According to Dementia Forward, more than half of the UK public has been affected by dementia in some way.

It is the leading dementia support charity in North Yorkshire and currently supports more than 6,000 people across the region.

The charity’s services include a dementia specialist support team, a helpline, and community wellbeing services.

Dementia describes a range of symptoms caused by diseases of the brain, with Alzheimer’s disease being the most common type.

Symptoms often include memory loss, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.

To book a place on the walk or for more information, visit www.dementiaforward.org.uk, call 01765 601224, or email amy.senior@dementiaforward.org.uk.

The charity also offers a helpline for those living with dementia or caring for someone who is.

The helpline is available on 03300 578592, or queries can be sent to info@dementiaforward.org.uk.