Events

West Highland Way Challenge Date - 06 - 14 May Location - West Highland Way Difficulty - Tough Distance - 154km Duration - 9 Days Challenge yourself to complete one of the UK’s most popular long-distance treks, the West Highland Way. Trek 154km, and camp en-route, over seven days through the breath-taking and atmospheric scenery of the Scottish Highlands, experiencing incredible loch’s, stunning glen’s and dramatic highland mountains.

24 Peaks Date - 28 - 30 July Location - Lake District Difficulty - Extreme Duration - 3 Days Unique multi-day mountain challenge in the heart of the Lake District. Attempt to summit 24 peaks over the course of 2 days trekking on some of the most iconic mountains in the Lake District.​

Hadrian's Wall Trail Challenge Date - 22 - 23 September Location - Hadrian's Wall Difficulty - Tough Distance - 26 miles Duration - 2 Days This exciting and strenuous marathon distance challenge of 26 miles will have you trekking along this stunning world famous historic landscape. Hadrian's Wall runs across the north of the UK from coast to coast and remains one of the largest ancient monuments in Northern Europe. You will trek in the footsteps of the Roman Empire and take in some of this extraordinary structure that protected the Roman armies from the Scottish.

South Downs At Night Date - tbc Location - South Downs Difficulty - Tough Distance - 42km Duration - 2 Days Push yourself to the limit on this unique night time trek through the South Downs National Park. 42km along the South Downs Way battling fatigue and the demanding terrain of one of southern England’s newest national parks before reaching Beachy Head and Eastbourne as the sun begins to rise.

Welsh 3000s Challenge Date - 21 - 23 July Location - Snowdonia Difficulty - Extreme Distance - 45km Duration - 3 Days Take your challenge experience to the next level with this classic mountain challenge in stunning Snowdonia. All 3000ft mountains, in a single epic weekend. One incredible adventure to test yourself against.

Scafell Pike At Night Date - tbc Location - Lake District National Park Difficulty - Tough Duration - 2 Days Beginning in the Langdale, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this spectacular challenge will see you and fellow fundraisers trekking to the top of Scafell....at night! You will be fully supported all the way by our experienced Mountain Leaders and then celebrate at the finish line with a celebration breakfast brunch.

Coast To Coast On Hadrian's Wall Date - tbc Location - Hadrian's Wall Difficulty - Extreme Distance - 140km Duration - 7 Days This trek takes you on a 140km route from coast to coast following the iconic Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With stunning scenery of Northumberland National Park and opportunities to stop and visit historic forts along the route this is an incredible multi-day trekking challenge.

Lake District Circuit Date - tbc Location - Lake District Difficulty - Extreme Distance - 95km Duration -  7 Days An incredible circular route covering the most iconic fells & villages of the Lake District National Park. This challenging 5-day trek takes you right through the heart of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site, trekking over 90kms and with approx. 4350m of ascent, including summiting Scafell Pike (978m), England’s highest mountain.

Scottish Highlands Challenge Date - tbc Location - Scottish Highlands Difficulty - Tough Duration - 7 Days The Scottish Highlands is the UK’s premier outdoor adventure playground. Charity Challenge have designed this incredible, fully supported trekking challenge that will see you complete five days of tough trekking over the mountains and through the glens of this spectacular part of the Highlands.

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge Date - tbc Location - Yorkshire Difficulty - Challenging Distance - 38km Duration - 2 Days Challenge yourself to complete this classic UK trekking challenge in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. It entails a 38km trek to summit the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks – Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres) within a period of just 12 hours!

London to Paris Bike Ride Date - 14 - 18 June Location - London - Paris Difficulty - Challenging Distance - 435km Duration - 5 Days This classic London to Paris cycle ride takes you through the beautiful Kent countryside before crossing the Channel to Calais. Over the course of four days, cyclists will cover an impressive 435kms through England and France. A challenge for those who are new to the sport, as well as the experienced cyclist.

Coast to Coast Cycle Challenge Location - England Difficulty - Tough Distance - 200km Duration - 2 Days Be inspired by some of the most dramatic scenery England has to offer on this classic two-day bike ride from the west to east coast of the country. Departing from Whitehaven, this challenging itinerary stretches for 200km, crossing through the Lake District, North Pennines, and the ancient fringes of Hadrian’s Wall, before reaching the North Sea at Whitley Bay.

Tour De Cornwall Date - tbc Location - Cornwall Difficulty - Tough Distance - 320km Duration - 4 Days Join us and cycle over 320km's from Penzance, via Land's End, to Plymouth. This epic three-day cycle ride traverses the entire Cornish peninsula, from west to east and from north to south and all the while you will be surrounded by picturesque countryside, stunning villages and historic harbour towns.

Trek to Petra Date - Various Location - Jordan Difficulty - Tough Duration - 8 Days Discover the best of Jordan in this exhilarating 5 day trek along part of the Jordan Trail. Trek across deserts, ascend mountains, traverse high ridges and down into wadis. Camp under the stars, Bedouin-style in the desert and delight in the ancient hidden Rose city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

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Trek to Machu Picchu Date - Various Location - Peru Difficulty - Tough Duration - 10 Days The feeling of walking through the Sun Gate to witness the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu for the first time will live with you forever. The Trek to Machu Picchu follows the uncrowded Ancascocha trail, surrounded by the spectacular Andes mountains, raging rivers and remote mountain communities. Celebrate your success as you marvel at the awe-inspiring lost Incan city of Machu Picchu. 

Sahara Desert Trek  Date - Various Location - Morocco Difficulty - Challenging Distance  - 100km Duration - 8 Days Rediscover true adventure in the awe-inspiring Sahara Desert. This five day trek covers 100km; passing through Morocco’s forbidding landscape punctuated by peaks, gorges, dunes and oases. At night, sleep under Africa’s star strewn skies and enjoy traditional Berber hospitality.

Sumatra Jungle Challenge Date - 8 - 17 September Location - Indonesia Difficulty - Tough Duration - 10 Days This challenge takes place in the mountainous Gunung Leuser National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can still see Sumatran orang-utans in the wild. Gibbons, hornbills, Thomas leaf monkeys, macaques, sun bears and the elusive