The St Agnes' Catholic Parish walkers are tackling a 772km challenge to support the learning experiences and opportunities of students in Port Macquarie-Hastings schools.

Each day they are counting their steps towards the goal of walking the distance of the Camino de Santiago, The French Way, one of the most important Christian pilgrimages in the world which starts at St Jean Pied de Port in France and ends in Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

"The reason they have committed to this challenge is to raise funds for families within our school system who struggle to find the money to pay for those experiences that most students in our schools take for granted," a St Agnes' Catholic Parish spokesperson said.

"This year that need is more significant than ever."

Walking is a way of life for this dedicated group who meet each morning at the same time to "start the day right", as unofficial team leader Lance explained.

"We come together, and some days it's much easier than others, but we always look after each other," Lance said.

"It's my motto that you have to make the most of things.

"We walk around the level path that looks out on the green paddocks and some mornings there are kangaroos and birds to watch.

"Then we finish each morning at the coffee shop, where some residents who are unable to participate in the walking join us."

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