The Great British Dog Walk: Sign Up For The Next Sussex Fundraiser!

The Great British Dog Walk is in full swing, with the next Sussex fundraiser scheduled for May 19 at Bodiam Castle.

The event, now in its ninth year, is a series of springtime weekend walks in 13 beautiful locations across the UK throughout March, April, May and June.

Hundreds of walkers of all ages, and dogs of all shapes and sizes, will be taking part to support Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the charity that trains dogs to alert deaf people to 'important and life-saving' sounds. 

The event consists of a shorter family-friendly walk (3km) and a longer scenic walk (5km), making it ideal for dog owners, families, single walkers, organised walking groups and those who simply want to meet lots of dogs and get a bit of exercise for a good cause.

Organisers say activities and games will be set up before and after the walk and visitors are welcome to explore the grounds at Bodiam, as well as browse the book and gift shop and use the cafe. 

The Great British Dog Walk is run by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, the national charity that trains dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important and life-saving sounds.

It costs around £40,000 to fully train and support a hearing dog for the duration of its life and Hearing Dogs for Deaf People receives no central government funding so every walker will be helping to transform the lives of deaf people.

Further information and tickets are available at The Great British Dog Walk - Bodiam Castle (hearingdogs.org.uk)

The walk is sponsored by Specsavers Audiologists, helping Hearing Dogs to raise more funds to change the lives of deaf people.