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Disabled teen has become the first person to complete 84 mile trek of Hadrian’s Wall – in a WHEELCHAIR

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June 13, 2022
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Disabled teen has become the first person to complete 84 mile trek of Hadrian’s Wall – in a WHEELCHAIR

Brynn Hauxwell on his trek of Hadrian's Wall.

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A disabled teen has become the first person to complete an 84 mile trek of Hadrian’s Wall – in a WHEELCHAIR.

Inspirational Brynn Hauxwell, 17, who has autism, ADHD, severe asthma and fixed ankle contractures, took on the historic trail on the border between England and Scotland as part of a charity challenge.

Brynn, from Shetland, had dreamt of completing the route after he visited some of the museums and saw some parts of the wall in his wheelchair when he was 12.

The arduous journey – which began in Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria on May 27 and ended 10 days later at Wallsend, near Newcastle – saw Brynn and his team travelling around eight to nine miles a day and at times going as slow as one mile an hour.

Brynn Hauxwell on his trek of Hadrian’s Wall.
Brynn Hauxwell on his trek of Hadrian’s Wall.

Brynn said: “I always thought this dream was impossible and people still tell me that it is and that I’m crazy for even thinking about doing it.

“I was exhausted and relieved but really proud of myself.

“Day five was the worst because of the weather and difficult terrain. It affected me physically and mentally, especially in the middle section.”

The resilient teen has raised over £11,000 for Ability Shetland, a charity that supports disabled people to unlock their full potential in all areas of life and which also provided the mountain trike for the expedition.

He said: “My life has changed so much since 2019 and it is because of Ability Shetland that I have been able to get outside and see sights I never thought I would see with my family and friends.”

Brynn trained every day leading up to the start of the challenge, and he wheeled himself over different terrains for four to seven miles a day.

Brynn Hauxwell on his trek of Hadrian’s Wall.
Brynn Hauxwell on his trek of Hadrian’s Wall.

The Youth Hostel Association provided accommodation for the group, where the hostel acted as a base for the group.

The group then would travel back from where abouts on the wall they ended the day, and go back and re-start the journey the following morning.

The teenager was also recognised by the Pride of Scotland for his previous fundraising efforts, which he described as ‘brilliant’ and that he ‘can’t wrap his head around it’.

Brynn’s mum Kim said: “Brynn has learnt a lot about himself during this challenge and showed great resilience and determination throughout.

“He’s so resilient. There were times I thought he wasn’t going to carry on, but he did.

“He has overcome so much and my heart is just bursting with pride.”

Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/BDBHadriansWall to donate to his fundraising efforts.

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