Trek Together | 10 Mile

Timetable

20-mile/32km

This route will take between 10 and 13 hours.

• 06:00-06:45 | Registration
• 06:45-07:00 | Safety brief and warm-up
• 07:00 | Start
• 15:00-18:00 | Challenge complete!

Timetable

10-mile/16km

This route will take between 6 and 8 hours.

• 09:30-10:15 | Registration
• 10:15-10:30 | Safety brief and warm-up
• 11:00 | Start
• 14:00-17:00 | Challenge complete!

Ability level

The trek is designed to be achievable for both experienced walkers and beginners with some training. However, both routes include steep ascents and descents, with the 20-mile route requiring a higher level of endurance.

Teams

You can register as a team with friends, family, or colleagues. Teams can fundraise together or set individual targets!

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Kit

A helpful checklist is readily available.

Event HQ

Crow Park
Keswick
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5DJ
UK

Transport & accommodation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation. The recommendation is to arrive in Keswick the night before the event to ensure you are well-rested. Keswick has various accommodation options, including hotels, B&Bs, and campsites. You are encouraged to book early.

Parking

Parking for this event is in the public car parks in Keswick. Parking is not included in your event registration fee.

Overview

The event is based in Crow Park, Keswick. Both routes take participants around Derwent Water, with stunning views of the Lakeland fells and countryside.

Terrain

Expect a mix of footpaths, uneven trails, and some rocky sections. The Lake District is not flat, so training on hills is recommended.

Included

• A bespoke Sands technical tee to wear with pride on your hike
• Support from a dedicated contact in the Fundraising team to help you achieve your fundraising target
• Access to the Sands Trek Together community Facebook group
• Sands fundraising pack full of ideas and advice
• Fundraising materials to help you promote your fundraising events
• Qualified Mountain Leaders
• Safety equipment
• First Aid
• Hot meal
• Medal when you cross that finish line

Not Included

• Transport
• Accommodation

Sands

All funds raised will help save babies' lives and help anyone affected by the death of a baby. 

With your support, Sands can help provide a better future for families through investment into life-saving research, raising awareness of safer maternity care, and by providing specialist bereavement support.

Fundraising target

• All participants are asked to pledge to raise £220
• At least £132 of the minimum sponsorship should be sent to the charity by 2 August 2025

Who will you take part for?

Sands walking community is special and events like Trek Together provide the opportunity for all to come together with friends, families and new faces to make memories and remember every loved and missed baby. Please do join the walk in their name and be a part of this challenge.

Age

Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Entry fees