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THE MOTHER of all walks

After suffering two bereavements and a dyslexia diagnosis while completing a degree as a mature student, Beth Wickes, 51, thought she would take a well-earned break after her graduation.

‘People ask how my feet are, but the mental load is more taxing’

But rather than jetting off to a beach for a couple of weeks, Beth felt the time was right for an adventure. Inspired by a story she’d read online about a man litter-picking his way around the British coastline, Beth decided to follow in his footsteps and walk

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