Charity, Ferndown | Posted on February 25th, 2026 | return to news

Ferndown town crier to tackle Jurassic Coast challenge

Town crier Mike Andrews is to walk 26 miles in July to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The town crier of Ferndown plans to complete a 26-mile walking challenge at the age of 91 this summer to raise money for a cancer charity.

Mike Andrews will tackle the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike, walking the full marathon distance, on Saturday 4 July. He is fundraising in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

So far, Andrews has raised £510, smashing his initial target of £250.

Andrews, who has been diagnosed with cancer, is a keen walker. In 2023, he completed a 1,650-mile sponsored walk in 2023, raising thousands of pounds for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care.

Starting and finishing near Corfe Castle, the 26-mile circular route will take Andrews through Studland, past Old Harry Rocks and Swanage, along the coastline to St Aldhelm’s Chapel, before heading back north through Kingston.

On his fundraising page, Andrews said: “I’m taking on the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike, at the age of 91, pushing my limits to raise £250 in support of Macmillan Cancer Support, because no one should have to face cancer alone.”

To donate, visit https://mightyhikesfundraising.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/mikes-fundraising-page702