Challenge walks in UK
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- Sat 21 Mar
- £39.50
Moel Famau Walking Marathon
Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles walking + 2000 m ascent
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£30
- 50% off
Follow the Seagulls | Devon
The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
50% off in January
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast
Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £95.50-£155.50
24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
- Beginner-friendly
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 18 & over
- 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
- £30
- Early bird
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
Early bird on now
- Families
- Venue accessible
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Entertainment
- Music
- Enter online
- Event village
- Event expo
- Park
- Rural
- Mountains
- Sustainability policy
- All ages
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 14 more races
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £20-£30
- 50% off
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight
Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.
50% off in January
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 16 May
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Big Hike | The Trossachs
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
30% off in January
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 12 & over
- Hike 3
- Sat 23 May
- £15-£30
Snowdon Trek
Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.
- Families
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Mountains
- Age 11 & over
- 12 miles hiking
- Sat 30 May
- £30
Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
- Undulating
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
Follow the spectacular Ullswater Way through the heart of the Lake District, hiking lakeside trails and climbing Gowbarrow Fell to enjoy breathtaking views, all to support people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Park
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Big Hike | Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
Escape to nature and experience the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. You'll explore the Taff Trail, forests and beautiful canals, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
30% off in January
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 12 & over
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 6 Jun
- £53.50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- Beginner-friendly
- Enter online
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 21 & over
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Jun
- £20
- 4 charities
The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 13 & over
- 18 miles walking + 443 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Starting in Brighton, hike the South Downs Way along dramatic cliffs and rolling countryside, passing the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to support people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Hike from Windsor along the peaceful Thames Path, following England’s most iconic river through beautiful countryside to support Macmillan’s vital work for people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Big Hike | Peak District
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
30% off in January
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 12 & over
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 13 Jun
- £210-£220
Rat Race | The Wall
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
- Recycling
- Enter online
- Undulating
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 18 & over
- 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £65
Ben Nevis at Sunrise
Trek by torchlight to the summit of Ben Nevis, conquering the UK’s highest peak by sunrise in an unforgettable night-time challenge to support life-changing causes.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Mountainous
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 12 miles hiking + 1345 m ascent
- Sun 14 Jun
- From £24
ATW St Albans Walking Half Marathon
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles walking + 699 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- FREE-£32.50
Exmoor Perambulation
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
- Families
- Plastic bottle free
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 8 & over
- Challenge walk 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Short walk
- Sat 20 Jun
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Big Hike | Jurassic Coast
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
30% off in January
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 12 & over
- Charity hike 3
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- Sat 20 Jun
- £25
Mighty Hikes | Giant's Causeway | Marathon
Take on a spectacular coastal marathon hike along Northern Ireland’s rugged cliffs, with views of the iconic Giant’s Causeway and its world-famous basalt columns, to support people living with cancer.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 14 & over
- 25.2 miles hiking + 2483 ft ascent
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales
Hike through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, with its rolling green hills, drystone walls, and the iconic Malham Cove, to support people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
- 25% off
Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula
Explore Gower Peninsula’s rugged coastline, following cliffside paths with breathtaking views of Rhossili Bay and Worm’s Head — a spectacular Welsh hike supporting people living with cancer.
25% off with discount code
- Recycling
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Coast
- Sustainability policy
- Public transport links
- Age 14 & over
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Big Hike | Lake District
Escape to nature and experience the Lake District National Park. You’ll explore majestic mountains, stunning rivers and take in the beautiful scenery, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
30% off in January
- Families
- Recycling
- Beginner-friendly
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Rural
- Sustainability policy
- Age 12 & over
- Charity hike 3