Congratulations to our QHSE Manager Robert Watkins for completing the notorious Montane Summer Spine.

Widely regarded as Britain’s most brutal endurance race, the 268-mile challenge started on Sunday 16th June in Edale (Peak District) with competitors needing to reach The Border Hotel in Kirk Yelthom, Scotland within 156 hours.

Rob completed the race in 145.23.20 hours, placing 35th overall. 59 of the 109 starters did not finish which shows just how gruelling the race really is. Rob said “the conditions on the first two days were horrific with immersion foot and hypothermia a real concern. Sleep deprivation and midges adding to the conditions meant the going was hard”.

Rob undertook the walk to help fundraise for our charity of the year Hestia Charity. Thank you to all those who donated. Follow the link below if you wish to support:

Sykes & Son are fundraising for Hestia | Hestia