KILIMANJARO

KILIMANJARO
Another trek challenge completed - Reaching
the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet above sea level and the highest
free standing mountain in the world is my proudest achievement so far. I didn’t start trekking until I retired and I
have surprised myself (and many others) in what I have accomplished. I have had
the most incredible experiences and met some amazing and inspirational people. Thank you so much for all of your
support on each endeavour and for believing in me. You have helped me to raise £9,500 on this
trek taking the total for all three treks to a fantastic £18,000, with Gift Aid to be added to that total.



Thursday 26 July 2012

Monday April 23rd – Mirfield to Ravensthorpe – 7 miles (3 Hrs)



With Ramblers. A friendly group of 18 people trudged through a great deal of mud praying for the rain to hold off, climbing up to a well known vantage point Black Dick’s Tower to enjoy the views over Mirfield. Black Dick’s Tower, also known ‘The Temple’ on maps was the summer house of the now demolished Whitley Hall, dating back to 1560. The original owner Sir Richard Beaumont was reputed to have turned to criminal activities to pay off his debts, becoming know as Black Dick the highwayman, who died in 1631.
Black Dick's Tower

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