Charity Challenge

Woody's Walk

88 Miles Along the Jurassic Way

Paul-Austin and Woody walking together on a sunlit path on the Jurassic Way — Paul-Austin and Woody on the Jurassic Way

Woody the golden cockapoo relaxing contentedly on a sofa draped with a grey blanket — Finding that all important, absolutely perfect stick

Woody bounding through a mossy woodland floor scattered with wild mushrooms — Woodland obstacle courses are Woody's absolute favourite.

Woody, a cream-coloured fluffy dog, bounding along a woodland path on the Jurassic Way — Woody training for his trot along the Jurassic Way

Meet Woody

Woody is Paul-Austin Sargent's loyal canine companion — and he's not just along for the ride. This plucky little dog is walking every single one of the 88 miles of the Jurassic Way, from Stamford in Lincolnshire all the way to Banbury in Oxfordshire.

While Paul-Austin is raising funds for community improvement projects across Banbury Grimsbury & Castle, Woody has his own fundraising page dedicated to a cause close to his heart — Dogs for Good.

Up to the Challenge?

Woody loves his creature comforts. Given the choice, he'd spend his days stretched out on the sofa, wrapped in a warm blanket, waiting for his next meal. So how on earth is he going to manage 88 miles?

Woody the cockapoo stretched out contentedly on a sofa wrapped in a grey blanket — Woody loves his creature comforts.

The honest answer is: remarkably well. Because while Woody adores his home comforts, he also has an absolute passion for the outdoors — especially woodland and water. Put him on a forest trail with a stream nearby and he's in his element, bounding ahead with the oodles of energy.

He's not doing this for the glory. He's doing it because Paul-Austin is doing it — and wherever Paul-Austin goes, Woody goes too.

Every muddy paw print, every splash in a stream, every nap in a country pub — Woody is earning every bit of it. And when he finally trots back into Banbury on the 30th, he will absolutely have earned a very long lie-in on that sofa.

The Route

The Jurassic Way is an 88-mile long-distance trail tracing the limestone ridge from Stamford in Lincolnshire to Banbury in Oxfordshire, passing through some of England's most beautiful countryside — ancient woodland, rolling hills, historic villages, and the dramatic Northamptonshire uplands.

Paul-Austin resting with Woody curled up beside him during his cancer diagnosis — Woody was there for Paul-Austin when his cancer was discovered.

Woody's Cause

Dogs for Good

Dogs for Good trains assistance dogs to support people with disabilities and mental health challenges, transforming lives through the extraordinary bond between humans and dogs. Dogs for Good are based just outside Banbury and are an amazing asset to the community of Banburyshire and beyond. Please give generously by following the link below to Woody's Just Giving Page.

Woody bounding through water on the walk — Woody loves a good splash

Support Woody's Walk

Please give generously by following the link below to Woody's Just Giving Page.

If you'd like to make a donation to Woody's good causes please click here.