Challenge walks

Challenge walks

Challenging walking events from half marathon distance (13.1 miles) right up to multi-day ultra challenges.

99 Challenge walks in the UK

Walking challenges are a great way to test your stamina on foot with walks ranging from anything over half marathon distance right up to ultra challenges that take place over a single day, weekend or even longer.

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Your guide to the National Three Peaks Challenge
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Your guide to the National Three Peaks Challenge

One of the most iconic walking challenges in the UK, the N3P is the perfect goal for this summer - find out everything you need to know here.

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6 epic hikes to challenge yourself with this summer
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  • 14 Jun 2023

6 epic hikes to challenge yourself with this summer

Make the most of the summer sun with these hikes atop the mountains and coastlines of the UK, all supporting fantastic charity causes.

8 essentials you need in your hiking bag
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8 essentials you need in your hiking bag

Whether it's a few hours or a few days, these are the essentials you need to have the best experience.

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Spring 2024 challenge walks

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The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!
  • Mon 1 - Tue 30 Apr 2024
  • £5
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ActiveApril | Bowel Cancer UK

The spring challenge is on! Get active every day throughout April and raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK's vital work. Walk, cycle, run - it's up to you!

  • 30 days
26 or 50 mile challenge walks along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • £10-£20
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

26 or 50 mile challenge walks along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!

  • 1 day hiking
26 or 50 mile challenge walks featuring lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Apr 2024
  • £10-£20
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

26 or 50 mile challenge walks featuring lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • 1 day hiking
Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
  • Sat 27 Apr 2024
  • £40
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Sunrise Hike

Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.

  • 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.
  • Sun 5 May 2024
  • £79
  • 8 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | 1st Quarter

Take on a 25km challenge along the trails of the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, finishing by The Needles for a BBQ lunch.

  • 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.
  • Sun 5 May 2024
  • £129
  • 8 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | 1st Half

The first half of the Isle of Wight circuit explore 52km of scenic coastal trails, enjoy spectacular coastal views along the undulating route with plenty of rest stops to keep you well fuelled.

  • 54 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.
  • Sun 5 May 2024
  • £198
  • 8 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | Full 106km continuous

An epic challenge, making a full 106km circuit of the Isle of Wight, starting and finishing in Chale, enjoy well stocked rest stops and superb scenery every step of the way.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sun 5 - Mon 6 May 2024
  • £198
  • 8 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | Full 106km over 2 days

The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.
  • Mon 6 May 2024
  • £129
  • 8 charities
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | 2nd Half

Starting in Cowes, follow a clockwise route along the eastern side of the Isle of Wight, enjoying superb coastal views en route to the finish line at Chale.

  • 52 km trail running + 980 m ascent
Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.
  • Mon 6 May 2024
  • £79
  • 8 charities
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Challenge | 4th Quarter

Pass through Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor before finishing at the basecamp in Chale for a celebratory hot meal awaits with your medal.

  • 25 km trail running + 480 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 11 May 2024
  • £20
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • 26.1 miles hiking + 43 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sun 12 May 2024
  • £16
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • 14.3 miles hiking + 43 m ascent
Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II on the big marathon route with stunning views over the majestic South Downs in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 12 May 2024
  • £10.80-£25.20
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Hampshire | Marathon

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II on the big marathon route with stunning views over the majestic South Downs in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 26 miles hiking + 2300 ft ascent
Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the Monarchs Way, Clarendon Way and Itchen Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.
  • Sun 12 May 2024
  • £10.80-£22.50
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Breast Walk Ever | Hampshire | Half Marathon

Follow in the footsteps of King Charles II and walk a beautiful country loop taking in the Monarchs Way, Clarendon Way and Itchen Way in support of Against Breast Cancer.

  • 13 miles + 1000 ft ascent
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £30
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | Marathon

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 2456 ft ascent
A challenge fundraiser with ‘3 Dads Walking’ who will start the event and walk alongside participants, in aid of young suicide charity, Papyrus. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £20-£50
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks

A challenge fundraiser with ‘3 Dads Walking’ who will start the event and walk alongside participants, in aid of young suicide charity, Papyrus. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £25-£55
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Climb

Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.

  • 7.5 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | Half Marathon

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 13.8 miles hiking + 1298 ft ascent
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 18 May 2024
  • £20
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs | 10K

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • 10 km hiking + 634 ft ascent
A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sun 19 May 2024
  • £55-£60
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival 8 Peaks

A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 18 miles hiking + 1350 m ascent
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £89
  • 10 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Challenge | 1st Quarter

Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.

  • 25 km trail running + 210 m ascent
A 56km challenge, taking in around 750m of ascent, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £139
  • 10 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Challenge | 1st Half

A 56km challenge, taking in around 750m of ascent, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill

  • 56 km trail running + 760 m ascent
Walk, jog or run the journey from Capital to Coast, over the North and South Downs. A fully supported challenge leaving Richmond-upon-Thames for the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £198
  • 10 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Walk, jog or run the journey from Capital to Coast, over the North and South Downs. A fully supported challenge leaving Richmond-upon-Thames for the finish line at Brighton Racecourse.

  • 100 km trail running + 1490 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breathtaking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £20
Bangor, Gwynedd, UK

Mighty Hikes | Eryri Snowdonia | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breathtaking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • 25.7 miles hiking + 418 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breath-taking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £16
Bangor, Gwynedd, UK

Mighty Hikes | Eryri Snowdonia | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Eryri Mighty Hike - where you'll explore and take in the views of the breath-taking Eryri National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • 13.2 miles hiking + 235 m ascent
The second half distance option of the London to Brighton Challenge starts from Turners Hill, crossing the South Downs National Park before arriving at Brighton.
  • Sat 25 May 2024
  • £139
  • 9 charities
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Challenge | 2nd Half

The second half distance option of the London to Brighton Challenge starts from Turners Hill, crossing the South Downs National Park before arriving at Brighton.

  • 44 km trail running + 730 m ascent
Walk, jog or run the full 100km London to Brighton route, over two daytime sessions, with an overnight stop at the Basecamp at Turners Hill.
  • Sun 26 May 2024
  • £198
  • 10 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Walk, jog or run the full 100km London to Brighton route, over two daytime sessions, with an overnight stop at the Basecamp at Turners Hill.

  • 100 km trail running + 1490 m ascent

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