A WOMAN from Winscombe has raised nearly £1,000 for Mind by walking 3,653.99 miles last year. 

Amanda Baldwin, 47, undertook her challenge through a series of long walks every month in 2021, which saw her hike at locations including Cheddar Gorge, Yatton, and the Strawberry Line, a nine-mile former railway route.

Her record mile count for a month was 345 miles. 

Amanda, a care worker and mobile beautician, said: "Ebbor Gorge was a killer, but it was all worth it and I wanted to help Mind in Somerset as they do a great job for people with mental health problems.

"The lockdowns have meant that loads of people have not seen friends or had family visiting.

"And last year when I did the walk, they hadn’t been out for months on end which caused depression and loneliness."

Vicky Poole, fundraising manager at Mind in Somerset, said: "Amanda’s a star!

"We’re so grateful to her for her mammoth walk and all the money she’s raised for us.

"It’s a truly wonderful achievement."

Mind in Somerset aims to provide services and support to anyone affected by or vulnerable to mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing.

The charity supports over 17,000 people every year with 51 services in 23 locations across the county. 

Its resources includes adult support groups, adult one-to-one support, and a young person service. 

You can find Mind in Somerset on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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