WFW TEAM
“You can walk for the past, for your present or to think on what is coming next. It’s unparalleled as an experience”
RORY FORSYTH
CEO & TRUSTEE“In harmony with nature we leave nothing but our footprints as we walk this new route for peace and reflection”
AMANDA CARPENTER
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR & TRUSTEE“We are building paths to unite lives, not walls to divide them”
SIR ANTHONY SELDON
TRUSTEE“I walk to deliver the dream of my great-uncle and the fun of discovering what’s round the next corner”
TOM HEAP
TRUSTEE“Never underestimate the power of walking through your thoughts; this peace path is to put ‘boots on the ground’ in a beautiful way”
KITTY BUCHANAN-GREGORY
TRUSTEE“Walking “that Via Sacra” will inspire future generations from all nations to unite together in the pursuit for peace”
LAL MILLS
TRUSTEE“The route is a way to find unity in peace”
CHARLES PIKE
TRUSTEE“My hope is that all who walk along this amazing path will understand the horrors of war and the joy of walking in peace”
ANDREW GILLESPIE
TRUSTEE“The best way to remember those who fell for our freedom is to share good moments and enjoy the present”
LAURA LESTOQUOY
TRUSTEE“The WFW’s role is vital for what so many people need, indeed are looking for, today – balance, reflection and connection”
KIM HAY
Communications ManagerWe would also like to thank all those who have supported our vision over the last three years.
Individuals
Purnima Anhal
François Bergez
Véronique Bon
Peter Carpenter
Beatrice Carpenter
Zoe Carpenter
Alain de Carrion
Jonathan Chenevix -Trench
Lt Gen Sir John Cooper
Florence Cordonnier
André Delcourt
John Desrosiers
Sue Doble
John Doble
Mady Dorchies-Brillon
Liz Edwards
Matthew Edwards
Sam Farren
Peter Fiennes
Joëlle Fontaine
Fiona Forsyth
Jamie Forsyth
Rachel Forsyth
Peggy Heap
Sam Heap
Andrew Hill
John Gilliespie
Neil Graver
Dr Vanessa Lawrence
Claude Lestoquoy
Nigel McNelly
Graeme Mill
Jean Paul Mulot
Dr Andrew Murrison MP
Ester Saurel
Matt Seldon
Susanna Spicer
Peter Slosse
Dave Thompson
Victoria Wallace
Organisations
Arras Tourist Office
Arts and Jardins Peace Gardens
Auchy Les Mines
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Department for Culture Media and Sport
42 Engineering Regiment (Geo)
Flanders
Region Hauts De France
Royal Engineers
Royal School of Artillery
Peter Harrison Foundation
Tower House School
Veterans Affairs Canada
Vimy Ridge
Westtoer
Finally, we would like to thank all the local tourist information centres for their continued support.
The Western Front Way welcomes all donations however small. Your generosity will help us to waymark the path in the coming months.
