Challenge walks in UK
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- Sat 30 May
- £30
Lake District Running Festival | 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.
- 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £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!
- Challenge walk 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Short walk
- Sat 20 Jun
- £20-£25
- 20% 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.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun
- £49-£199
North Yorks Ultra Challenge
Set to be one of the greatest Ultra Challenges, venture from Scarborough’s historic seafront to wild moorland trails, and discover the dramatic Yorkshire coastline with a powerful celebration finish.
- 100K ultra run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- Trail run
- 10 miler
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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.
- 25.2 miles hiking + 2483 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun
- £43-£45
Beyond London | 25K Trail
Think you know London? Go beyond your usual route to see a different side of the nation’s capital on an inclusive and welcoming 25km trail route or ultra with outstanding support, views and landmarks.
- 25 km trail running + 211 m ascent
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
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.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
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.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
- 20% 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.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 27 Jun
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Peak District
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience the beauty of the Peak District's famous hills, dramatic rocky outcrops, wild moorlands, and tranquil valleys.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 4 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast
Hike the Jurassic Coast’s dramatic trails, passing Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks, and enjoy Dorset’s breathtaking coastal views while supporting people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 4 - Sun 5 Jul
- £49-£199
Peak District Ultra Challenge
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
- Ultra run 3
- 100K ultra run 2
- Trail run 2
- Sat 4 Jul
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Lake District
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience the beauty of Ullswater Lake, surrounded by towering fells and the powerful Aira Force waterfall. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 11 Jul
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Big Hike | Cotswolds
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds, and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 11 Jul
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Cotswolds
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Explore rural landscapes as you trek through ancient woodlands, wildflower meadows and historic Cotswold stone villages. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 18 Jul
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Peak District
Starting in Bakewell, trek through rolling hills and rugged moorland in the Peak District, exploring England’s oldest National Park while supporting people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 18 - Sun 19 Jul
- £49-£199
Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge
Set on the stunning Gower Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges and woodlands.
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run
- 50K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Multi-terrain run
- + 1 more race
- Sat 18 Jul
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Suffolk & Essex
Escape to nature and experience the Dedham Vale National Landscape. You’ll explore rolling meadows, the River Stour and pass by Flatford Mill, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 18 Jul
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Northumberland Coast
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience the unspoilt beauty of the Northumberland coastline, vast beaches and stunning coastal villages. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 18 Jul
- £43-£45
Beyond Manchester | 25K Trail
See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming 25K trail route with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.
- 25 km trail running + 102 m ascent
- Sat 25 Jul
- £49-£139
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
Challenge yourself on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle, with distances from 10K right up to 50km, there's something for everyone!
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run 3
- 10K run
- Sat 25 Jul
- £360
Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Edinburgh Castle to Glamis within 48 hours, fully supported.
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Jul
- £20
- 20% off
Trek26 | North York Moors | 13 Mile
Trek 13 miles for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Experience stunning coastlines, moorland views, and the famous seaside towns of Whitby and Robin Hood's Bay. Every step is life-changing.
- 13 miles hiking + 442 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- £49-£139
North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
A fabulous challenge setting out from Guildford base camp on a looped route taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run 2
- 10K run
- Sat 1 Aug
- £20-£25
- 20% off
Trek26 | Norfolk Coast
Trek for Alzheimer's Society to beat dementia. Explore stunning coastal trails, nature reserves with an abundance of wildlife, and pass ancient monasteries. Every step is life-changing.
- Charity challenge walk 2
- Sat 22 Aug
- £59-£99
London Summer Walk
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s lesser-known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’ eastern section on the distance of your choice.
- Challenge walk 2
- Short walk