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Matthew Bickham

The Cateran Yomp 2025

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Army Benevolent Fund Cateran Yomp 2025

On the 7 - 8 June 2025, I am taking on the Cateran Yomp for a second time. A 54-mile hike in 24 hours across rural Perthshire, Scotland.

It’s going to be tough but it will raise vital funds for the Army Benevolent Fund, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families.

My grandfather served in the parachute regiment in WW2 and was one of the first onto the bridge at Arnhem (as featured in the film ‘A Bridge Too Far’). He was captured though and became a prisoner of war. Thankfully he returned home after the war safe and sound. For me he was a hero, trying to bring much needed peace to Europe (as were his fellow soldiers) and I think we all owe him and so many others who have served in the Army so much. This charity for me is very important and one I support whole-heartedly, not least because they helped my Grandad get back on his feet after the war had ended.

Thank you for all your support for this amazing charity.

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My Updates

7 Weeks to Go

Time is marching on and a super walk over the long weekend around Hatfield Forest and then home. The family joined me at the start and then I hiked across fields, through villages and woodland. All good practice in my preparation. Thank you to everyone who have supported me, it means so much. 

8 WEEKS TO GO!

Enjoyed a beautiful long hike along the River Stort navigation between Bishop's Stortford and Harlow. 13 mile walk in preparation and continuing to increase the miles each weekend. So lucky with the weather (so far). 

Upping the Miles!

Another perfect day of hiking not far from home and starting with the family who then left me to it! The medieval village of Furneaux Pelham was our starting point and then followed by a 10 mile return walk back to home. Great conditions, company and some nice rolling hills to get the legs working. 

The Training has Started!

Well, the training never really stopped but today was the start of the more continuous walks building up to the big event in June. Starting from home, our walk was to the west of Bishop's Stortford, towards Bury Green and then onto Green Tye and back. 7.37 miles with my son James and golden retriever (Bramble). Stunning weather, very dry paths and blister free! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£106

Howard

A great effort and cause. Best of luck

£71

Bishop's Stortford Camera Club

£53.32

Ian Randall

Good luck Matthew, should be easier the second time round!

£53.32

John Carroll

Good luck and I hope the knees survive!

£53.32

Sue Carroll

54 miles! Good luck. X

£53.32

Mike Carroll

Good luck Matthew

£32.23

Paul Dennis

Good luck Matthew, gret effort for a really worthwhile cause

£30

Fred Bickham

£30

Sheila Maynard

Best of luck Matthew

£29

Matthew Bickham

£27.05

David Brooking

Good Luck and hope the knees hold out 😎🤞

£25

Peter Moss

£21.84

Rosie

Great cause and quite a challenge!!

£21.84

Mark Sangwine

Good Luck Matthew!

£21.84

Trad Hughes

See you on the Yomp!

£21.84

Wendy Kingshott

Good luck Matthew. You can do it!

£21.84

Graham

£21.84

Tom Filmer

Good luck Matthew. See you there.

£21.60

Robin Lee

Good luck Matt, all the best and enjoy!

£20

Robin Beer

£20

Alan & Clare Hodgson

Good luck. You must be mad doing it again!!

£20

Jane Dobson

Best of luck Matthew

£16.20

Nathan Rae

£11.33

Dixie, Bscc

Best of luck Matthew, it’s a very worthy cause.

£10

Lydia Blythe

Good luck, Matthew!

£10

Zara Comerford

Good luck! Thank you for the great headshots!

£10

Carol Green

£10

Matthew Donnelly

£10

Victoria Humphreys

Good Luck Matthew!! :)

£10

Oliver Maytum

£10

Nicholson Family

£7.61

Atrin Motamed-chaboki

Thank you so much for the headshots! Wishing you the best of luck.

£6.11

Lewis Bloomer

£6.11

Dylan Jenkins

£5

Claire Nicoll

Thanks Matthew and good luck!!

£5

Alvaro Perez Bocangra

£5

Charlotte Lack

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