Big Hike | Jurassic Coast

Start time

You'll have a choice of start times when you sign up. if you're a slower walker, you are encouraged to opt for the earliest arrival time so you can fully enjoy the day.

Kit list

• Personal clothing and footwear
• Waterproof rucksack
• Trekking poles (optional)
• 2 litres of water
• Sunscreen
• Sunhat
• Sunglasses
• Mobile phone
• what3words app
• Additional snacks

Wheelchair users

Due to the rural nature of this event unfortunately the course is not wheelchair accessible. The start/finish venue however is wheelchair-friendly.

Dogs

Sorry, dogs are not allowed to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike, with the exception of service dogs.

Runners

This event is a non-competitive walk so running is not allowed.

Event HQ

Norden Farm
Wareham
Dorset
BH20 5DW
UK

The start and finish point is Norden Park & Ride field, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DS.

Free parking

There will be free car parking available for all participants for the duration of your hike. Simply look for the Cancer Research UK flags at the entrance to the start venues where charity representatives will direct you. To minimise congestion please car share wherever practical to do so.

Toilets

There will be toilet facilities at the start/finish and at each pit stop along the route.

what3words

You are advised to use the following 'What 3 Words' link to find the precise location:

//what3words.com/youngest.formal.quaking

Environmentally mindful

• Envelope, back sign, letter and hiking number can all be recycled (remove chip first)
• T-shirts are made from recycled plastic (rPET materials)
• Recyclable cutlery will be provided
• Route maps are digital

Catherine and 11 family members took part in Big Hike in 2023, hiking in memory of her husband Adrian and his mother June:

When I read about The Big Hike I knew this was the perfect challenge. The day was so poignant and yet brilliant too. Just to be out in breathtaking countryside surrounded by everyone who loved Adrian and June was incredible.

I’d thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of doing it this year. For those of us who took part, it was the ideal way of honouring them both and to help do our bit to help fund life-saving research.