Follow the Seagulls | Devon | One Day Challenge

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

Event HQ

Dartmouth
Dartmouth
Devon
UK

Overview

Day 1

Day 1 starts slightly inland with the majority of the route on the picturesque coastal path all the way to the beautiful town of Dartmouth where you'll enjoy a complimentary dinner.

Day 2

Day 2 is a circular route, starting and finishing in Dartmouth, following the coastal path for much of the way. You'll return to Dartmouth to a warm reception and the personal satisfaction of having completed a tremendous coastal challenge!

Maps

Day 1

Day 2

Navigation

You will need map reading/orienteering skills to keep you on track.

Refreshments

There are regular checkpoints with energising refreshments.

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

Included

• brainstrust t-shirt
• Maps and map book
• Itinerary
• Complimentary meal
• Friendly support from sign-up to finish line
• Medal

Not Included

• Warm Seagulls fleece - £12
• Travel to/from the event
• Accommodation
• Other meals
• Personal hiking gear (boots, clothing etc)
• Travel insurance

Brainstrust

Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.

brainstrust helps people diagnosed with a brain tumour, aiming to give everyone diagnosed access to the resources that will put them back in control. brainstrust enables brain tumour patients and carers to become resilient and to utilise brain tumour support resources from all providers to their full potential.

Fundraising

Get a free Follow the Seagulls hoodie if you double the fundraising target!

The challenge is to take on 26 miles in a day, all in support of the 30 people who are diagnosed with a brain tumour every day here in the UK.

For those 30 people, the road ahead looks scary and uncertain. By taking part in Follow the Seagulls, you'll aim to raise sponsorship to ensure that brainstrust can be there to help families feel less afraid, less alone and more in control.

Your support in this challenge could fund ten coaching sessions to give someone with a brain tumour the tools they need to cope.

If it wasn’t for brainstrust supporting me through my experience, I don’t know where I would be right now. They have been a lifeline for me and I can’t thank them enough. Patient 2017

Entry fees

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