This October, Ian walked 100 km of the First World War front line across France and Belgium over three days, raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund.

The Frontline Walk 2026 ran from 7 to 11 October. It was Ian's fourth Frontline Walk, ten years after his first in 2016.

A lot has happened in those ten years. Since that first walk, Ian has climbed six of the Seven Summits, including Everest, and skied solo and unsupported to the South Pole, raising money for veterans' charities along the way. This time, the challenge was closer to home, on ground where so many soldiers served.

Ian set himself a fundraising target of £1,400 and has already passed it, helped by supporters including the Royal Green Jackets Association's North West branch. Before setting off he asked for whatever people could spare: “any donation is appreciated, I realise money is tight but if you can spare a couple of pound, or even the price of a coffee.”

The Army Benevolent Fund is the Army's national charity, supporting soldiers, veterans and their families. For Ian, who served with the Royal Green Jackets, it is a cause that sits alongside his wider fundraising for veterans' mental health.

You can still support Ian's walk here:
https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/ianhughes16105/frontlinewalk-westernfront-2026

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