War veteran Mark Harding walks from Tebay to London

Mark Harding, of Wigton, was severely injured during his time in the military which resulted in him becoming paraplegic. 

Over the years he has regained his ability to walk and has been involved in countless fundraising activities for a number of different charities. 

This month he set off from Tebay, Cumbria, and is walking around ten miles a day to London with the hope of getting there for Remembrance Day where he will be part of the parade. 

Mark says that he has been moved by the death of the Queen this year which gave him inspiration to take on this challenge. But he will also be raising money for Cash For Kids, Calderwood House, Walking With The Wounded and The Soldier's Charity. 

Mr Harding said: "I'm walking all the way down to London to the Cenotaph to pay respects to all the fallen soldiers who've been killed in operations but also in my regiment as well. 

"This is a final tribute from me to the Queen as she was Colonel and Chief to my regiment. 

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"I've been walking with the union jack with the Queen's face on it. The Queen was a big supporter of the military charities that I'm raising money for. 

"I'm also raising money for Cash For Kids who help to take care of children across Cumbria and make sure they have presents at Christmas.

"I'll also be supporting Calderwood House who have seen lots of veterans through their doors. It has been open nine years now and they need a drastic refurbishment. 

"I want to highlight what these charities do for our communities."

At the time we spoke to Mark he was in a place called Cotton on Elms after having started his walk on October 8 and he is hoping to get into London on on November 8 for Remembrance Day a few days later. 

Mark will also be visiting a number of sites including Windsor Castle and the Winston Churchill statue. 

He has been supported with the help of Alan Forster, Copeland's Armed Forces Champion.