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Celtic legend Neil Lennon to take on gruelling challenge that will see him tackle 116km route
He will follow the footsteps of fellow ex-Hoops stars
CELTIC hero Neil Lennon is set to complete a gruelling trek across Spain to raise money for charity.
The former Hoops manager, 53, has signed up to walk the Camino De Santiago for the Celtic FC Foundation.
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He will join supporters including ex-Celt Peter Grant on the trip that will see them tackle the final 116km of the famous pilgrimage over five days.
They will trek across the green rolling landscapes of rural Galicia, discover local traditions and enjoy the unique atmosphere.
Starting from Sarria, participants will take in charming villages, forests and rural countryside, while visiting many picturesque churches along the way.
The final destination is Santiago Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela which is said to be the burial place of James the Great.
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Lennon told the Celtic FC Foundation: “I’m absolutely over the moon to have signed up to join the group and take on the Camino De Santiago with Celtic FC Foundation.
“It’s something I have been very keen to do on a personal level for a long time and when I first saw that the Foundation were taking a group I was desperate to join them.
“Unfortunately the timing didn’t work at that point but when the opportunity came up once again a few weeks ago I jumped at it.
“Being able to take on this challenge will be really special for me but to do it on behalf of the Foundation and help raise some funds in the process makes it even more special.”
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He added: “It’s such an important part of the club and the work that the team at the Foundation do is truly phenomenal so it really is a pleasure to offer my support wherever possible.
“It’s going to be a great physical challenge but I’m really looking forward to taking it on alongside a great bunch of people.”
Lennon’s personal fundraising page has already gathered more than £6,000 in donations.
Lennon and Grant will follow in the footsteps of fellow ex-Hoops players Tom Boyd and Simon Donnelly who taken part in trips across the Arctic and Sahara for the charity.
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