March in March kicked off with a bang on 5 March, as the team at Tyrwhitt House (Combat Stress’ Head Office) set out under the glorious sunshine, ready to conquer the day! From the very start, they were hard to miss, striding through Leatherhead in their eye-catching bright orange T-shirts, all full of energy and excitement. The town gave way to the breathtaking Surrey countryside, where the team trekked through the stunning Langley Vale Centenary Woods, pausing for a moment of reflection at the Regiment of Trees – a perfect spot for a team photo and moment of reflection.
With only 2.5 miles to go, the team entered Ashtead Common, and that’s when the fun REALLY began. After days of sunshine, the dry ground gave way to a surprise – a treacherous stretch of ankle-deep, bramble-filled mud! No one could have predicted it, but the team wasn’t going to be stopped by a little (or rather, a LOT) of mud!
What followed was pure chaos – piggybacks, slippery falls, and uncontrollable laughter echoed through the Common as the team pushed on, determined to return to Tyrwhitt House unscathed. After battling through the muck and making their way back to the road, rescue vehicles were on hand for a handful of muddy walkers. For the rest, they carried on (an extra 3 miles) and returned, ready for a well-earned lunch!
