Roman Roads Charity Challenge

Clare Apel, pictured below, has chosen two charities in her role as Chairman of the Chichester District Council and 'Roman Roads' is a charity challenge for two people (Justin Bulpett and Malcolm Meaby) to pedal cycle many of the ancient routes sometimes on the actual Roman roads across England over 11 days. 

The task will include a circuit of England starting from Chichester to shadow parts of the Fosse Way, Watling Street, The Stanegate, Dere Street, Ermine Street and, finally, Stane Street to return to Chichester Noviomagus.

The challenge, for the Chairman of Chichester District Councils chosen charities Stonepillow and The Pallant House Gallery Community Programme, will include over 1,000 miles of pedalling, passing through Roman settlements including: Bath, High Cross (the centre of Roman Britain), Lancaster, Carlisle, South Shields, York, Lincoln and London.

The Pallant House Gallery Community Programme provides over 200 people who have a range of support needs with meaningful, long-term opportunities to be creative. Based in the Gallery, this award-winning programme offers a variety of inspiring opportunities to engage with the Gallerys art and studio facilities in a supportive and welcoming environment. 

Stonepillow support and empower homeless and vulnerable people to achieve sustainable independence and wellbeing.

Do support these two amazing local charities if you can with a donation via their Just Giving page

Watch the video to see the route they are taking and follow their blog once they are on their way