The Lariam Tab

Day 8 of The Lariam Tab began with clear skies, a cool breeze, and open ground as we crossed the Vale of Mowbray. Unlike the hills of earlier days, today’s route offered flat miles and steady walking conditions, a welcome change of pace.

One of the day’s greatest honours was walking alongside a veteran who first enlisted in the 1960s and went on to serve an extraordinary 34 years in uniform. His presence was a reminder that this march is about far more than distance. It is about the lived experiences of those who served, the memories they carry, and the sacrifices they made that too often go unrecognised.

We pressed on through Croft-on-Tees, childhood home of Lewis Carroll, and onwards past the traces of long-forgotten medieval villages like Pepper Arden. By the time we reached South Otterington, we had covered 21.25 miles and achieved another milestone: we are now officially over one-third of the way to London. Spirits were high, and we even found time to share a celebratory Birra Moretti before reflecting on the road still ahead. 🍻

Yet today’s journey was shadowed by sad news. We learned of a Parachute Regiment veteran who recently took his own life. Another life cut short, another family left behind to grieve in silence. His loss is a painful reminder of why this mission matters. For every name we hear, there are so many others who never make the headlines.

Tomorrow, on Day 9, more veterans and supporters will join us as we continue south. Every mile is walked in memory of those we’ve lost, and in the hope of sparking the conversation and change needed to prevent future tragedies.

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