Naomi House's Clarendon Way Walk raises thousands of pounds

Naomi House's annual Clarendon Way Walk, which has raised almost £2m since its inception 19 years ago and seen 14,500 people take part, fell this year on Sunday, June 8.

This year, around 500 took part, some trekking the whole of the Clarendon Way from Winchester to Salisbury, while others tackled the half-length route, stopping off or starting at Broughton in the Test Valley.

While Saturday saw weather more worthy of November, the day of the walk itself saw breezy and sunny conditions.

Walkers got some respite at the halfway point in Broughton (Image: NQ) At the halfway house in Broughton, where people could relax and refuel with coffee and snacks, James Snowdon, 57, from Twyford, and his son, Robert, 18, was about to set off on the trail to Salisbury.

"We were a bit worried about [the weather] yesterday, but today it's fantastic."

James explained he and his son were joining friends and fellow Twyfordians Joe Marshall, 57, and John Darlington, 51, who had started their walk early in Winchester.

Joe said: "It's just stunning countryside, and it's so lovely to see all these people out. As it turned out, we did get overtaken again and again."

"It's great fun," added John. "Good weather as well. Yesterday would have been a different story."

Anne-Sophie Darlington was on hand to marshal the event in Broughton (Image: NQ) Anne-Sophie Darlington, 53, John's wife, was just a few metres up the road, marshalling the event with a scanner used to register the walkers as they passed by

She said: "I'm sure this is the best walking weather: not too hot, not raining. It's beautiful, just lovely.

"I got here at 10am and I'm here till about 2.30pm. I like talking to people, so it's good. People are buzzing – everyone's in a good mood."

This year, as of last Thursday, around £55,000 had been raised through the walk, with an overall target of £100,000.

For more information about the walk and Naomi House, visit naomihouse.org.uk/CWW25.