A MAN and his dog have set off for a walk around Britain’s coastline to raise money for charity.

Supermarket worker Scott Andrews, 51, and his German Shepherd, Sam, will take between six and nine months to complete the clockwise hike around the country.

They will notch up over 8,000 miles around the coastline of mainland Britain and hope to raise at least £200,000 for The Children’s Society and the animal charity Stray Aid.

Mr Andrews, of Ryhope, Sunderland, who works at Asda in Leechmere Road, Grangetown, will visit at least 79 Asda stores during the walk.

He set off from Tonia’s Cafe, in Seaham Hall car park, in Seaham, this morning (Sunday, May 5) to music from The Murton Colliery Band.

Mr Andrews said the supermarket chain is also contributing to the fund-raising he has been offered free accommodation for the duration of his walk.

Anyone who wishes to made a donation can visit www.justgiving/teams/scottandsamgoforawalk or text scas50(space)followed by the amount or sta150(space)followed by the amount and send it to 70070.