St Helena Hospice’s flagship event, Pier to Pier, returns on Sunday 12^th May with hundreds of local people walking along the beautiful Essex coast in aid of their local hospice.

The scenic walk, which has been going since 2011, starts from either Clacton or Walton Pier taking in views of the sea, and participants can choose to walk the seven miles between the two piers or challenge themselves further to make the return journey – 14 miles in all.

Pier to Pier is open to all ages, plus the route is suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Many people walk on their own or in groups to remember their loved ones, or simply take part to support their local hospice.