A letter from Liv
Losing my mum in 2017 and my brother in 2021 made me realise how little support exists for those navigating grief. Walking became my therapy—a way to reflect, heal, and connect with others who understand.
In March 2024, I walked 313km from Cardiff to London, covering a marathon a day for eight days, to honour my loved ones and raised £13,000 for Marie Curie. Along the way, people joined me—many who had experienced loss themselves—turning the journey into a powerful space for conversation, reflection, and community. It was during this walk that Walk and Talk was born, a space where healing happens, one step at a time.
Now, in March 2025, I’m taking on the challenge again, inviting even more people to walk, talk, and support one another. Whether for a mile or a marathon, everyone is welcome. Let’s step forward together.
The Route
Tuesday 25th March
Start Location: Greggs, U1, Newport Rd, Chepstow NP16 5YS
Start Time: 08:00 AM
End Location: Kingscote Parish Council, 43-45 Kingscote, Tetbury GL8 8YG
Predicted End Time: 16:00 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 8 hours
Walking Distance: 37.44 km
The closest main train station: Caldicot (start) / Stroud (end)
Wednesday 26th March
Start Location: Kingscote Parish Council, 43-45 Kingscote, Tetbury GL8 8YG
Start Time: 08:00 AM
End Location: The Twig, Arlington, Cirencester, GL7 5NL.
Predicted End Time: 16:45 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 8 hours 45 minutes
Walking Distance: 41.42 km
The closest main train station: Stroud (start) / Chalbury (end)
Thursday 27th March
Start Location: The Twig, Arlington, Cirencester, GL7 5NL.
Start Time: 08:00 AM
End Location: The Talbott Inn, Oxford Rd, Eynsham, OX29 4BT.
Predicted End Time: 16:30 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Walking Distance: 41.64 km
The closest main train station: Chalbury (start) / Oxford (end)
Friday 28th March
Start Location: The Talbott Inn, Oxford Rd, Eynsham, OX29 4BT
Start Time: 08:00 AM
End Location: Wormsley Estate Gate, Mill Rd, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3UL.
Predicted End Time: 16:30 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Walking Distance: 41.48 km
The closest main train station: Oxford (start) / High Wycombe (end)
Saturday 29th March
Free Soul X D. Louise
Start Location: High Wycombe Train Station
Meet time: 09:00 AM
Walk time: 09:30AM
End Location: Uxbridge Tube Station, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JZ.
Predicted End Time: 15:30 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 5 hours
Walking Distance: 28 km
The closest main train station: High Wycombe (start) / Uxbridge Tube (end)
Sunday 30th March
Start Location: Uxbridge Tube Station, High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1JZ.
Start Time: 09:00 AM
End Location: The Lightbulb, 1 Filament Walk, London, SW18 4GQ.
Predicted End Time: 15:00 PM
Predicted Walking Time: 6 hours
Walking Distance: 30 km
The closest main train station: Uxbridge Tube (start) / Wandsworth (train station)
A glimpse of last year
FAQ
How do I join you?
We’d absolutely love to have you join us for as much or as little of the event as you’re able to! To register your interest, simply sign up through our official event page https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-talk-tickets-1279131760529?aff=oddtdtcreator. Once registered, you’ll be invited to our community WhatsApp group, where we’ll share daily start times and locations.Should you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch – our team will be more than happy to assist you.
I can’t join but how can I get involved?
Share your daily walks or run to your story with #DLouiseWalkAndTalk and tag @d.louise
Do I need to walk a full day?
No, you can join for as much or as little as you’d like! Whether you want to participate for just one mile, one day, or walking the entire route, it’s completely up to you. However, you’ll need to meet us at the start point of your chosen day to join in, and we encourage you to be ready at the specified time.
Can I bring my dog?
Absolutely! Dogs are welcome
How do I donate?
We appreciate your support- thank you! You can donate through this link here https://www.justgiving.com/page/dlouise-walkandtalk-2025.
How can I contact you for more information?
For more information, feel free to email us at info@dlouise.co.uk or send us a DM on our social media pages where the team will be happy to help. You can also join our WhatsApp group here; https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gady1bj3Hg to be kept in the loop with all relevant information.
