01/05/2026
Just over a week ago, we set our team a challenge. Walk from Land's End to John o'Groats, virtually. 874 miles. 1,748,000 steps.
We had no idea just how much we'd smash it.
The pace has been amazing, and we hit our milestone in just under a week. Which means we've extended the challenge all the way to Rome. 🇮🇹
We've made it to Scotland. Now, we're off to Italy.
Land's End → John o'Groats → Edinburgh → London → Dover → Calais → Paris → Dijon → Lyon → Turin → Genoa → Florence → Rome.
3,250 miles. All we're asking people to do is choose the stairs, take a lunchtime walk, get outside, and collectively achieve something amazing.
We're sharing this today ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17 May) because that's exactly why we started this. This year's theme is Action, and that's precisely what our team has done.
Walking is one of the most powerful and accessible things any of us can do for our mental health. It lifts mood, reduces anxiety, clears your head, and it's a free way to exercise.
Read the full story on our website & come back for more updates on our challenge during MHAW👇
🔗 www.par-group.co.uk/news/item/par-group-step-challenge/
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Mental Health Foundation: mentalhealth.org.uk or Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24/7)