2 races
Event overview
Follow the Seagulls is a long-distance charity trek to help make sure no one has to face a brain tumour alone.
It’s your chance to do something truly incredible that matches your passion to help the 60,000 people in the UK who are afraid and alone because of their brain tumour diagnosis.
The Follow the Seagulls treks take place annually on the Isle of Wight, Whitby in North Yorkshire, the Fife Coastal Path in Scotland and Dartmouth in Devon.
What to expect
Get together with the wider group at the start on both days and at various points over the weekend, but you will step into the role of navigator on this self-supported walk.
There’ll be trails to stick to, and fellow walkers to join up with, but you’ll have to consult your maps which will be annotated to help you navigate your way around.
Whether you choose to walk alone or as part of a group, you will be ensured an amazing experience!
For someone considering this challenge, I’d say absolutely do it.. it was an epic physical and mental challenge
Highlights
- Long-distance walk along rugged and rural south Devon coastline
- Start from a lighthouse!
- An invigorating challenge with immense cliffs and remote beaches
- Visit the lost village of Hallsands
- Experience warm Dartmouth hospitality
- Complimentary team dinner for 2-day or Saturday walkers
- Ideal for individuals, couples, teams of family, friends and colleagues
- Help brainstrust change the world for the brain tumour community
Event photos
- Teams
Itinerary
Saturday
The 50-mile challenge begins between 7am and 8am.
26-mile challengers have the option of hiking on Saturday or Sunday.Sunday
The second day of the 50-mile challenge.
26-mile challengers have the option of hiking on Saturday or Sunday.
How hard is it?
This event will really test your endurance. It will take all you've got to earn your finishers medal. You will need great map reading/orienteering skills and training is a must.
Solo walkers
Enter solo and meet people there!
Teams
Conquer the challenge as a team!
Walking as a team can be great motivation to keep you on track with your training, and with a shared fundraising target, you'll find it easier to smash your target and raise the vital funds that make all the difference.
Training
26 or 50 miles, on foot, is a long way. A full training schedule will be provided to get you in shape and challenge-ready!
Kit list
- Walking boots
- Walking socks
- Rucksack
- Lightweight waterproof trousers
- Hat, gloves and a thermal layer
- Sunglasses, hat and cream.
- Washproof plasters and pain killers
- Snacks, energy gels, quick release energy foods, electrolyte drink
- Water bottle or Camelbak hydration pack
- Mobile phone plus optional battery pack
- Walking sticks
- Bring your own cup
- Public transport links
- Sustainability policy
This event recognises its responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. It is committed to reducing its environmental impact and continually improving environmental performance as an integral part of the strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. Supporters, volunteers, beneficiaries, suppliers and other stakeholders are encouraged to do the same.
The organisers are committed to minimising the negative impact of this activity on the environment, and where possible for it to have a net positive impact on the environment.
To achieve this here are the steps taken:
- minimise waste
- promote recycling internally and with customers and suppliers
- minimise the environmental impact of resources
- ensure products and services meet or exceed all of the environmental legislation that relates to the charity organisation
This is a proper challenge so training is crucial but the scenery is stunning and will keep you walking!
A fantastic cause inviting you to take a hike (albeit a long one!) through beautiful scenery with breathtaking views. How can you say no to that?! Steph 2024
Its a great challenge, you meet lots of lovely people and raise money for a great cause. Marcia 2024
Great people and a good challenge to overcome. Leanne 2024
An excellent weekend in a stunning location. Very manageable walking - especially with the sun out! Deborah 2024
It’s actually a lot of fun! The Devon coast path is stunning making the walking a lot more pleasant! Emily 2024
If you are doing Devon, make sure you practice on the coast. Belinda 2024
This is a proper challenge so training is crucial but the secenery is stunning and will keep you walking! Ashley 2023
For someone considering this challenge in the future I’d say absolutely do it. Not only was it an epic physical and mental challenge, it was also one of the most humbling and rewarding adventures I’ve been on. It was an incredible achievement and opportunity to truly see the best in people; sharing stories, support and collective goals. As the aches begin to fade, my gratitude for this amazing charity, and the people it has connected me with, just grows stronger and stronger. Sammy 2019
I rang brainstrust in the middle of the night, about 3am, when I was in a state. I was amazed that someone could care. I think she said ‘but you needed me now’ and since then that is the only thing I have ever felt from this charity – love support, friendship and care. Sarah
Races at event
- Sat 26 Apr
- #1 of 2
One Day Challenge
08:00
Age 18 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £200
- 26 miles walking + 3000 ft ascent
- Sat 26 - Sun 27 Apr
- #2 of 2
Two Day Challenge
08:00
Age 18 & over
Sign up £30
Fundraise £500
- 50 miles walking + 5000 ft ascent