Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Helping the hospital offer a better future to seriously ill children across the UK.

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Take on one of these events to help seriously ill children get life-changing treatments.

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
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Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

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  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
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Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

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  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
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Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!

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  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
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Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

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  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
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Kendal, Cumbria, UK

The Ambleside 10

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!

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  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
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Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!

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  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The first half of the challenge is tough with steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape with magnificent views out to the West.

  • 53 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission, with stops every 12-13km and a halfway break in Wotton, you're fully supported.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Head into the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds with leg-testing climbs and breathtaking views on your 100km mission in daylight only with the benefit of a mid-way break and good night's sleep.

  • 100 km trail running + 2250 m ascent
The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The 1st Quarter of the Cotswold Way Challenge will start from Cirencester basecamp. It's tough with some steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful landscape.

  • 23 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Arguably the most scenic stretch of the whole Cotswold Way route. Head towards Coaley Peak with its breathtaking views over the Severne Valley, to Wotton-Under-Edge for a celebration and hot meal!

  • 30 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Stroud, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The route is 3/4 of the full challenge – so starts at Painswick, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Wotton, and then on through the Cotswolds to the finish line at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 76 km trail running + 1650 m ascent
A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.
  • Sat 21 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A start at Wotton and then some fantastic Cotswold scenery in the heart of this beautiful landscape, on the way back to the very welcome finish line celebration back at Cirencester basecamp.

  • 47 km trail running + 650 m ascent
A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, UK

Cirencester 10km

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A looped 10km route from the main Cirencester basecamp, taking in the wonderful surrounding countryside and families are welcome too. Walk, jog or run - come and enjoy the event!

  • 10 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!

  • 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 25km Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.

  • 73 km trail running
Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Bakewell 10

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.

  • 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
  • Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!

  • 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills  Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The 25km looped challenge sets out from Guildford early Saturday morning, along some of the most picturesque parts of the Surrey Hills Way – with a rest stop at half way with snacks and drinks.

  • 25 km trail running + 530 m ascent
Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Follow the North Downs Way to Dorking for a 24km challenge with fabulous views. You’ll get full support all the way, rest stops en route and a picnic lunch at the finish.

  • 24 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | Guildford 10K

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Surrey Sports Park exploring public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. You’ll be rewarded with a medal and glass of fizz!

  • 10 km trail running + 233 m ascent
The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
  • Sun 13 Jul
  • £15 + £250 fundraising
London, UK

Saucony London 10K

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.

  • 10K run
A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half 50K | Gower East Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A 50km eastern loop featuring Bantam Bay, Caswell Bay, Mumbles Head, the ‘Mumbles’ sand and mud, Clyne Wood, Gowerton and the Gower Way - to return for the finish line celebration and medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1000 m ascent
A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Marathon 42K Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A classic distance from Penrice Castle on a loop featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, picnic at Rhossili, the Gower Way then a celebration and medal!

  • 42 km multi terrain running + 900 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous 100K

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton and a massive welcome celebration too!

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.
  • Sat 19 - Sun 20 Jul
  • £25 + £575 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A magnificent challenge from Penrice Castle featuring a figure-of-eight route, Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, Mumbles Head, Gowerton with a good night's sleep mid-way.

  • 100 km multi terrain running + 2200 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 1st Half 50K | Gower West Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Set out from Penrice Castle on a perfect 'half' challenge featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the Wales Coast Path, Rhossili for a picnic, coastal scenery, dunes and the Gower Way then medal!

  • 50 km multi terrain running + 1200 m ascent
An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 25K Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

An ideal 'entry' challenge from Penrice Castle on a route featuring Oxwich Bay and its nature reserve, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way with fantastic views, to finish with a great medal!

  • 25 km multi terrain running + 550 m ascent
Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £22.50 + £475 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 75K Challenge

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Set out from Penrice Castle on an ultra loop featuring Oxwich Bay, the stunning Wales Coast Path, the Gower Way, basecamp picnic, along the coast, Mumbles Head, Gowerton then a celebration and medal!

  • 75 km multi terrain running + 1550 m ascent
A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.
  • Sat 19 Jul
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge | 10K Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

A perfect Saturday trail 10K from Penrice Castle on a loop towards Oxwich Bay then back to the event hub for a medal, a picnic lunch and to enjoy the whole Ultra Challenge atmosphere.

  • 10 km multi terrain running + 250 m ascent
The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!

  • 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £15 + £275 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.

  • 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!
  • Sat 2 Aug
  • £10 + £100 fundraising
Minehead, Somerset, UK

The Dunster 10K

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

This fantastic trail route explores stunning views of Dunster Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands and hills with magnificent views at the top and great medal!

  • 10 km trail running + 300 m ascent
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s less-known historic areas and along the Thames’s eastern section to finish with a big cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt and BBQ!
  • Sat 23 Aug
  • £20 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

London Summer Walk | Marathon

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity

Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s less-known historic areas and along the Thames’s eastern section to finish with a big cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt and BBQ!

  • 42 km walking