The Challenge
Source
to Sea
140km along the River Dee. From its source in the Cairngorms to Aberdeen Harbour. One promise kept.
Countdown
The Route
From source to sea
Nick and his family will walk the full length of the River Dee, starting at its source high in the Cairngorms and finishing where it meets the North Sea at Aberdeen Harbour. Four days. 140 kilometres. Every step for Charlie.
Route
River Dee
Distance
140km
Duration
4 days
Dates
20–23 July 2026
Walkers
The Drake Family
Charities
TCT & Leukaemia UK
The Journey
Training updates
Follow the family's preparation as they train for the 140km walk.
Training walk 1 — 7 Feb
“I'll see you at the river, mate.”
Nick's promise to Charlie
Supporting
Two causes close to Charlie's heart
Teenage Cancer Trust
Specialist nursing and support for young people aged 13-24 with cancer.
Leukaemia
UK
Funding research to stop leukaemia devastating lives.
Support the challenge
All donations go directly to Teenage Cancer Trust and Leukaemia UK.