A team of women, which includes our very own Bernice Blundell, intend to pull a one-tonne car all the way to the top of the Lake District’s highest pass on Mother’s Day.
The Kirkstone car-pull is being revived after a break of five years with a 30-strong team led, ranging in age from the youngest at 23 to our wonderful Bernice the eldest at 62, aiming to break their own record of 1 hour, 2 minutes and 27 seconds (set in 2019) and raise money for a local hospice – St Mary’s in Ulverston.
The team is being led by Ursula Brendling for whom it is the fourth time undertaking the challenge which this year is dedicated to the memory of its original creator, David Reynolds, who passed away last year.
The feat will take place on Sunday 30th March when the car will be pulled for 3.1 miles from the town centre to the summit of Kirkstone Pass, a gradient of 20% in places. At 1,489 feet (454 m) this is the highest motor road in the Lakes.
On the same morning, a team of 15 men will also attempt the challenge.
We will keep you updated with Bernice’s progress, and should you wish to sponsor them a link to the Just Giving appeal can be found here.
