MORE than 2,100 hikers did something mighty for Macmillan over the weekend of July 5, by taking on the charity’s Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike.

The Mighty Hikers started in Wareham as they tackled either the 13-mile or 26-mile route across the Jurassic Coast as they took in the stunning views of Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks.

£935,000 has been raised so far to help fund vital Macmillan information and support services for people living with cancer.

Whether hiking solo or as part of a team, the Mighty Hike brought together a community of people who all went the extra mile to support people living with cancer, either in memory or support of a loved one, or because they have been affected by cancer themselves.

The charity said the response from walkers has been fantastic.

One hiker, Cheryl Easton, said: “I was a solo first-timer, and feeling ‘nervous’ wasn’t even close to the truth.

“Once I realised this was a gorgeous community including fellow Jurassic adventurers, plus the amazing events team and volunteers, my nerves changed to thinking ‘here’s such gorgeous people with all their cancer stories and reasons for doing this challenge’.”

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While Wendy Falconer said: “A big thank you to all the Macmillan staff and volunteers who took care of us on the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike.

“It was so well organised with well-stocked pit stops, clean toilets and supportive marshals throughout the route.

“All those taking part were very friendly and there was lots of laughter. It was a good day and we were very proud of our achievement and the generous support of family and friends with their donations.”

The number of people living with cancer in the UK has surged to almost 3.5 million, the highest figure ever reported for the UK. Every penny raised by mighty hikers will help Macmillan do whatever it takes for people living with cancer, whoever and wherever they are.

Helen Hancock, challenge events team manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “The thousands of people taking part in Macmillan Mighty Hikes across the UK this summer really are an incredible community.

“We want to say a massive thank you to everyone involved for their amazing support and for braving the breathtakingly beautiful, but physically challenging Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike. We really can’t thank them enough.

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“So far, the 2,100 Mighty Hikers who joined the Jurassic Coast event from right across the UK have raised an incredible £935,000!

“We’re so very grateful for everyone’s efforts to raise such vital funds for Macmillan and our work to support people living with cancer, and to make sure that everyone can get the best possible treatment and care, no matter who they are or where they live.

“The waiting list for our 2026 Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike is now open and there are still some places available at a small number of our other Macmillan Mighty Hikes this summer, so sign up now at mightyhikes.macmillan.org.uk.”

Macmillan Mighty Hikes are a series of one-day half and full marathon fundraising hikes, running from May through to September in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK. This year, Macmillan Mighty Hikes will be taking place in 12 stunning locations across all four UK nations.

2025 is also a special year for everyone involved as it marks the 10th anniversary of the series, which began in 2015 and has raised a total of £70 million for people living with cancer since it began. This year, more than 34,000 hikers registered making it the biggest ever for Mighty Hikes.

Last year, 24,000 people walked over 438,000 miles between them to raise £10.7 million as part of the Mighty Hikes series, all with their own reasons for taking part.