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Meet our partners
Passionate about #walk1000miles and perfect
partners in your endeavour: meet the brands
backing the biggest challenge in walking.
www.walk1000miles.co.uk/partners
Bridgedale – Sock partner
World-leading socks for over 100 years.
“At Bridgedale we believe it’s the little things
that make the biggest difference to our lives
– that put a smile on our faces and a spring
in our step. It’s the little things that come
together to make big things happen.
This campaign is the perfect match
for our goal of getting people to make
small changes to their lives, step by
step to enhance their health and wellbeing.
We’ve supported it from day
one and it’s clearly
achieving our shared
objective.”
– Carolyn Dunn,
Sales and
Marketing
Director
Scarpa – Footwear partner
Innovative performance footwear
made in Italy since 1938.
“This is all about getting connected to
the outdoors and living a healthier lifestyle.
#walk1000miles is a great way to do this, it’s
a simple challenge where you set your own
goals, whether with friends, family or on
your own. We at Deuter produce rucksacks
that allow people to enjoy their experience
no matter how far they wish
to travel and we are
proud to be
a partner.”
– Dave Suddes,
Scarpa Brand and
Sales Director
Deuter –
Rucksacks
partner
Environmentally
responsible, exceptional
rucksacks since 1898.
“This is all about getting
connected to the
outdoors and living a healthier
lifestyle. #walk1000miles is a great way
to do this, it’s a simple challenge where
you set your own goals whether with
friends, family or on your own. We at
Deuter produce rucksacks
that allow people to enjoy
their experience no
matter how far they
wish to travel and we are
proud to be a partner.”
FUJIFILM –
Photography
partner
Great Little Breaks – Short breaks partner
UK holiday provider who believes any little break
deserves to be a Great Little Break.
“We’re over the moon to be the official UK Short Breaks partner
for the second year running. Being part of the #walk1000miles
community in 2018 has inspired not only our employees, but also
our customers, and challenge themselves they have indeed! We’re
so passionate about the UK and all it has to offer, with its inspiring
landscapes offering motivation every step of the way. We can’t
wait to see what 2019 brings!” – Diana Evans, Managing Director
#WALK1000MILES FACES
Award-winning cameras for
pros and enthusiasts since 1934.
“FUJIFILM UK are delighted to support
#walk1000miles in 2019. Walking is a
wonderful opportunity to reconnect with
the great outdoors, take a break from our
24/7 culture and improve your mind and
fitness, too! Whether it’s a brisk 20-minute
stroll in your lunch break or a glorious 2-hour
amble on a Sunday afternoon, walking is
proven to do wonders for your health and
wellbeing. We look forward to being part
of the community and seeing everyone’s
photos along their #walk1000miles journey!”
– Jeannie Corby
PR manager
Rohan – Apparel partner
Innovators in fabric and function for all-conditions outdoor gear.
“Rohan has been helping people enjoy the great outdoors since 1972,
whatever the weather. Founded in the Yorkshire Dales we know a thing
or two about keeping warm and dry! And #walk1000miles is something
we wholeheartedly support. The physical and mental benefits of
walking are clear, and the community created by this campaign
to provide support for all of us who need
a bit of extra encouragement to get out
more, is something to be very proud of.
We are delighted to be joining it for 2019.”
– Scott Longstaff, Managing Director, Rohan
Slimming World
Weight-loss partner
The UK’s most advanced and
supportive slimming organisation.
“With 50 years’ experience, we know
you don’t have to wear a sports kit or
start an expensive fitness programme
to feel the benefits of a more active
lifestyle. That’s why we’re delighted to
be partnering with #walk1000miles
and Country Walking.”
Ordnance Survey
Routes partner
Britain’s mapping agency and
world leader in mapping technology.
“We’re passionate about walking
and #walk1000miles is a great way to
motivate yourself to explore. OS is the
perfect companion to support you in
achieving your goals, ensuring your
1000 miles leads to discovery and
lifelong memories.”
Walk the Walk
Charity partner
Organiser of the famous MoonWalks
held every year in the UK & overseas.
“We’re utterly delighted that together,
we are set on turning the UK into
a nation of walkers. The wonderful
synergy between the MoonWalks
and #walk1000miles makes a winning
combination. Take a daily walk and
you will never look back!”
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