Frankie & Neeve

Frankie & Neeve’s Remembrance Walk 2026

Together we remember. Together we create change.

We’re inviting our community to come together once again for Frankie & Neeve’s Remembrance Walk- a meaningful day of reflection, connection, and purpose.

This special annual walk brings people together to remember Frankie and Neeve, while raising awareness of road safety and supporting the ongoing work of Frankie & Neeve’s Road Safety Academy.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Saddleworth villages, the walk starts and finishes at Dovestones Reservoir, home to Frankie and Neeve’s memorial tree – a place that continues to bring people together in their memory.

Event Details

  • Start & Finish: Dovestones Reservoir Car Park (OL3 7NN)
  • Total Distance: Approx. 13 miles
  • Estimated Pace: 20 minutes per mile
  • Estimated Finish Time: Around 4:00–4:15pm

Event Schedule

  • 9:00am – Meet at Dovestones Car Park
  • 9:30am – Safety Brief
  • 10:00am – Walk Begins

The Route

The walk takes participants on a carefully planned route through local villages, with regular stops to rest, regroup, and reflect.

Leg 1 – Dovestones → White Hart (Lydgate)

  • Distance: 4.5 miles
  • Arrival: 11:30am
  • Break: 30 minutes

Leg 2 – White Hart → Springhead Infant & Nursery School

  • Distance: 1.2 miles
  • Arrival: 12:30pm
  • Short regroup stop

Leg 3 – Springhead → Albion Farm Café

  • Distance: 2 miles
  • Arrival: 1:15pm
  • Optional lunch stop (30 minutes)

Leg 4 – Albion Farm → The Swan (Dobcross)

  • Distance: 1.6 miles
  • Arrival: 2:15pm
  • Optional lunch stop (30 minutes)
  • Depart: 2:45pm (all walkers leave together)

Leg 5 – The Swan → Saddleworth Museum & Gallery

  • Distance: 1 mile
  • Arrival: 3:05pm
  • Short regroup stop

Final Leg – Saddleworth Museum → Dovestones

  • Distance: 2.8 miles
  • Estimated Finish: Around 4:10pm

Why We Walk

The Remembrance Walk is more than just a physical challenge. It’s an opportunity to:

  • Remember Frankie and Neeve
  • Bring the community together
  • Raise awareness of road safety
  • Support life-saving education for children and young people

Every step taken helps continue the charity’s mission to make roads safer and prevent future tragedies.

Get Involved

There are many ways you can support the walk and be part of something meaningful:

  • Walk with us on the day
  • Sponsor a participant
  • Help spread the word
  • Make a donation to the charity

No matter how you choose to get involved, your support makes a real difference.

Sponsorship & Donations

We are currently welcoming support from both individuals and businesses.

Sponsorship and donations play a vital role in funding the work of Frankie & Neeve’s Road Safety Academy, helping to deliver essential road safety education to young people.

If you would like to sponsor the event, support a walker, or make a donation, please get in touch or keep an eye on our channels for more information.

Join Us

This walk is about community, remembrance, and creating lasting change.

Together we remember. Together we create change.