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Leighton Buzzards Own Linda Baroux, stalwart of the Ladies team for more years than she cares to remember and mother of our very own Daniel Baroux, will be taking part in a Trek along the Great Wall of China to raise funds to support the Muscular Dystrophy capaign.
The walk, in March 2010 will cover 80km in 6 days over spectaluar areas of the wall and involve steep climbs along the way.
You can support linda by pledging money at www.justgiving.com/Linda-Baroux
This nine day adventure will involve five days of trekking
across hilly and difficult terrain, covering approximately
80km in total. Although walking distances are not great,
due to the steep ground and many steps, expect to
spend approximately six to eight hours a day scaling this
majestic structure.
Whilst most visitors see only brief glimpses of restored
sections of the Wall near to Beijing, the trek will explore
sections of the Wall that are among the most impressive
and are rarely seen by westerners.
The final day will be a free day allowing walkers to explore
China’s second largest city Beijing.
Day 1 Uk – Beijing
The journey of exploration to the far east begins.
Day 2 Beijing – Gubeikou – Transfer 2 hrs
Gubeikou is a tranquil area and an ideal environment away from the
hectic capital city Bejing for a full brief.
Day 3 Gubeikou – Tao Chun – Transfer 40min,
trek 16km
The trek begins with an ascent to the Wall which has yet to be
restored. We follow a path with fabulous views which takes us
through small rural villages towards the Tao Chun valley.
Day 4 Tao Chun – Simatai – Trek 18km
Rejoining the Wall on this strenuous day will see beautiful restored
sections, and amazing views. 18km of ups and downs.
Day 5 Simatai – Ganfang – Trek 14km
After crossing over a suspension bridge and walking a steep section
of path we are rewarded with spectacular views and lunch at the
12th Tower. We then drop down into a wooded area, eventually
emerging into a valley where we follow the stepped crop system
down into the village of Gangfang.
Day 6 Ganfang – Lingxiu – Garden Hotel – Trek 17km
We make our way back to the Wall, and find viewpoints that are
second to none. Linguix awaits the team and the resevoir provides
comfort and rest.
Day 7 Lingxiu – Xinchen – Beijing
– Trek 15km, transfer 3hrs
Our last day of trekking takes us through forests with stunning views
of towers on the Wall. A final descent brings us to our finishing
point, where we board our coaches for the journey back to Beijing
and celebrate our achievements over dinner.
Day 8 – Free Day In Beijing
Your own time to sample the many attractions of Beijing.
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ay 9 Beijing – Uk
Westward bound we take home memories that will stay forever. |
