2006 Tsunami Hope walk

Virginia Water Tsunami Hope walk, Sat 20 May 2006

The Worcester Tsunami Hope walk was a quarter marathon, once round the lake plus a long detour to make up the distance, finishing with a pub lunch. For photos from the walk click here.

Worcester floods © Phil Randal

Click here for photos from the Boscastle flood

2005 Tsunami Hope walks

Worcester information

In November 2000 the city of Worcester suffered its worst floods since 1947 when the River Severn rose 5.4 metres above normal level and spilled over into the town centre. Despite preventive measures, Worcester has had further flooding since then.

Worcester Tsunami Hope walk, Sat 16 July 2005

The Worcester Tsunami Hope walk was a half marathon - 13 miles - starting and finishing at the Worcester racecourse. For photos from the walk click here.

Boscastle information

Picturesque Boscastle suffered a devastating flash flood on 16th August 2004 when a 3 metre wall of water smashed through the village after unusually heavy rainfall. Remarkably no lives were lost, though the damage was severe.

Boscastle Tsunami Hope walk, Sat 17 September

The Boscastle Tsunami Hope walk was about 10km, starting at Bossiney then via Tintagel to Boscastle. For photos from the walk click here.

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