On Sunday 18th October, hospitality professionals from across Devon took on a 9-mile route across Dartmoor National Park for Devon’s first-ever Walk for Wellbeing, raising more than £12,000 for Hospitality Action. We were proud to donate our Langage Farm clotted cream a well-deserved treat at the end.
Devon’s first Walk For Wellbeing was co-ordinated by Dean Gunston, General Manager at Bovey Castle, with the luxury hotel leading the hotel fundraising table after raising nearly £7,000.
Winding trails, steep climbs and big Dartmoor views made it a fitting setting in the year Dartmoor marks 75 years since its designation as a National Park.
To celebrate crossing the finish line, walkers were treated to a classic Devon cream tea. Our clotted cream was spread first, in true Devon fashion, with homemade jam from Waterhouse Fayre. Dartmoor Brewery and Otter Brewery supported the refreshments.
Hospitality Action provides financial, emotional and practical support to hospitality professionals and their families when life becomes challenging. The Bovey Castle team alone raised over £6,900.
Fundraisers also joined from Exeter Golf and Country Club with Wear Park Spa and Restaurant, Food Drink Devon, Visit Devon, Visit South Devon, Visit Dartmoor, Devon Hotels Association and Burgh Island Hotel and Pilchard Inn. 29 Commando Royal Artillery and St John Ambulance supported the walkers throughout the day.
We’re delighted to have played a small part, and congratulations to everyone who took part, volunteered and donated.