Despite the weather being against them on the Saturday, hikers pushed through and made it to Bamburgh Castle all the way from Alnwick Castle in either a full or half marathon.
This year, 3,350 people took part in the Mighty Hike, which is a significant increase to last year’s numbers.
You can join the waiting list for the 2024 Mighty Hike here.
. Macmillan Volunteers at the finish of the Northumberland Mighty Hike 2023 at Bamburgh Castle
Each participant had a minimum of £250 to raise in order to take part. Photo submitted by Macmillan. Photo: Photo submitted by Macmillan
1. Participants setting off from Alnwick Castle for the Northumberland Mighty Hike 2023
Groups set off in intervals over the day, and the fastest were estimated to take around seven hours, whilst the slowest were to take over 12. Photo: James McCauley
3. Participants at Alnwick Castle for the Northumberland Mighty Hike 2023
Macmillan Cancer Support provides numerous types of support for the care of cancer patients all over the UK. A Macmillan fundraising manager for the North East, Sarah Goldiem said: "at this time of cost-of-living crisis, the services of support, physical emotional and financial that we offer all those affected by cancer have never been needed more. We are so grateful to all those who take on the challenge and raise vital funds to help ensure more people with cancer get the care and support they need, when they need it most." Photo: James McCauley
4. Participants walking on the beach for the Northumberland Mighty Hike 2023
A total of 12 hikes will take place across the UK. Photo: James McCauley