The local man walking more than 600 miles for charity

As a furniture designer in Hampshire for the past 8 years, the provenance of the timber used in Charles Dedman's work has always been a point of interest and importance.

That's why he is excited to be fundraising for Woodland Heritage, an organisation that promotes sustainable forestry in the UK through education and research.

Its work ensures that woodlands are enjoyed and used by woodworkers and nature lovers for generations to come.

To support this cause, he is taking a 9-week sabbatical break from emails and deadlines at Gaze Burvill to tackle arguably the UK's hardest trekking route - the South West Coast Path aka The Salt Path.

This personal trek will test his mental and physical ability to the max, traversing 630 miles of coastline from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset.

Along the way, he will be taking in some of the most beautiful beaches, paths, and woodlands and sharing it with Shine Radio listeners.

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