Alzheimer's Research UK Explorer Hike - Peak District

Bakewell, Peak District, UK

26 miles Walking

Explore the beauty of the UK's first National Park on a picture-perfect marathon route through dale & trail on World Alzheimer's Day.

CHALLENGE SUMMARY

Take on the inaugural Alzheimer's Research UK Explorer and walk 26 miles across the spectacular Peak District on World Alzheimer’s Day.

From the delightful town of Bakewell in the heart of The Peaks you'll follow the Monsal Trail disused railway into Monsal Dale - one of the most photographed locations in Derbyshire.

Alongside the river and through woodland you'll ascend through the stunning Deep Dale then join the Pennine Bridleway and High Peak Trail.

With breathtaking views throughout, you'll reach the village of Carsington with a beautiful lakeside footpath alongside the reservoir where your medal, hot meal, bubbly and celebration wait at the finish line.

• Marathon distance walk through the rolling 'White Peak'
• Start from Bakewell - the home of the famous Bakewell Tart
• Follow well-marked national trails and disused railway lines
• The many viaducts offer stunning viewpoints
• Journey through some of the most stunning dales in the British Isles
• Help make dementia breakthroughs reality by walking on World Alzheimer's Day

Soloists, couples, groups of friends, family and colleagues

The majority of people will sign up by themselves and meet people on the walk - so don't worry if you're on your own. You'll need to have a reasonable level of fitness to comfortably achieve the marathon distance and you will receive a comprehensive training plan.

Grand finale to your 2019 summer

This could be the highlight of your summer and gives great focus for increasing your training throughout August.

Help achieve a world where people are free from dementia

With your support Alzheimer's Research UK can continue making life-changing breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure.

What's included

• An exclusive ARUK Explorer t-shirt
• An ARUK Explorer medal
• A bus to take you from finish line to the start line, so your car is waiting for you when you finish your challenge
• A finish line celebration with a hot meal and fizz at the end
• Three check points along the route to help make your challenge as easy as possible
• The very best support in the lead up to event day and on the day from our expert fundraising team

Get your training plan now

Click 'Find out more' to view/download your training plan.