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Charity challenges in the UK and overseas

Take part in any one of 200 challenges. From trekking the Jurassic coast in Dorset, to once-in-a-lifetime challenges overseas, there's something for every ability.
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Signing up for a charity challenge is a fantastic way to discover a new experience such as abseiling or skydiving, or to embark on an exhilarating trek in a famous location abroad or in the UK at the same time as raising funds for charities.  

You can raise money for any charity you wish to, but to get started, take a look at the wide range of challenges featured below. Using the links on the right, narrow your search results to the activity type or challenge type you're most interested in. 

Click on the individual challenge listing to get the full description and to see which charities are involved. Simply click "Request an information pack" fill out a few details and the charity will send you everything else you will need to get moving.

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Multi-activity in Lake District, Cumbria, UK - 1 days Registration fee £400 Minimum sponsorship £3900
Challenge yourself to canoe England's longest lake, cycle England's steepest pass and conquer England's highest peak - all in less than 12 hours, on Friday, 10 September 2010.
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Road cycling in From John O'Groats to Land's End, Highland, UK - 8 days Registration fee £400 Minimum sponsorship £2500
The End 2 End Challenge will take place between Saturday 21st August and Saturday 28th August 2010.
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Dog sledding in Ostersund, Sweden - 8 days Registration fee £299 Minimum sponsorship £3500
Satisfy your survival instinct! Dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, shelter-building, fire-lighting … a once-in-a-lifetime challenge.
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Road cycling in Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK - 1 days Registration fee £50 Minimum sponsorship £300
The whole family is welcome to join in, whether with the challenge itself or simply providing support at the finish line festival at Wootton Bassett Rugby Club, on the edge of the ‘Henge’.
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Cycle touring in Orissa, India - 540 km Registration fee £870 Minimum sponsorship £1750
A great opportunity for everyone looking for an adventure away from the tourist trail. You will discover the REAL country and its people, offering a wealth of experiences that you will never forget.
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Trekking in Ben Nevis, Highland, UK - 48 hours Registration fee £400 Minimum sponsorship £4400
Exhausting, exhilarating and rewarding - to climb 4 highest peaks in Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland in less than 48 hours. Great team camaraderie and lots of fun. Starts Thursday, 1 July 2010.
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Road cycling in Edinburgh, Lothian, UK - 67 miles Registration fee £0 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Saturday 19th June 2010 - Our ever popular Edinburgh to St Andrew’s Cycle Ride takes place in June and we hope to see the return of many old friends of LEPRA and a good number of new friend’s too!
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Mountain biking in Grange over Sands, Cumbria, UK - 150 miles Registration fee £50 Minimum sponsorship £650
Three day guided cycle challenge travelling approximately 150 miles in total from Grange over Sands to Scarborough. The terrain is off road mountain biking and quiet roads.
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Cycle touring in London, Greater London, UK - 60 miles Registration fee £16 Minimum sponsorship TBA
Join us on our annual London to Cambridge Bike Ride and help raise vital funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer. 25th July 2010.
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Walking in North Yorkshire Moors, North Yorkshire, UK - 40 miles Registration fee £55 Minimum sponsorship £150
If you’re up for a serious walking challenge the Lyke Wake Walk, on Saturday 5 June, is for you. It’s a demanding 40 mile crossing from Ravenscar to Osmotherley.
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To help you find a charity and a good cause to support we've listed them here with all the information you need to start fundraising. Search for a charity below, click on a charity logo or browse the charity listings here.

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