My sponsored walk from Kimmeridge to Swanage for the UK diabetes charity (6 June 2010) by Paul Witheridge Page 1 of 7 It all started when I came across an article headed “A stroll by the sea” in the March - April 2010 issue of Balance, the magazine of the charity Diabetes UK. “This is for me” I thought. I love the South West Coastal Path and have walked several stretches in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset. The first time was well over 50 years ago, when, as a Boy Scout, I hiked from Poole to St Alban’s (aka St Aldhem’s) Head to earn a merit badge. I looked at the list of 71 sections. Some seemed to easy - this was supposed to be a challenge  after all! Others were too far away. I settled on the 13.3 mile Kimmeridge to Swanage section as it seemed a proper challenge and was close to Bournemouth where we could stay with family. In the end it was a tad tougher than expected and the last couple of miles were more like “A stagger by the sea”. However I raised £606 in total, so a little staggering was absolutely worth it. I am incredibly grateful to all those who donate money to this cause. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all my sponsors and to those who turned up with lunch, encouragement and sympathy for sore muscles. I hope you enjoy the photos on the next few pages.