If you love walking or hiking and taking in spectacular scenery, and want to help fund life-saving science, this Big Hike adventure is for you!
Whether you're new to hiking or a regular walker, you'll be supported every big step of the way.
Choose your distance and hike through the stunning landscapes of the Peak District National Park, exploring magnificent woodlands, wonderous waterfalls and limestone cliffs.
Sign up with friends and family or go solo and meet new people to help beat cancer step by step.
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.
Due to the rural nature of this event unfortunately the course is not wheelchair accessible. The start/finish venue however is wheelchair-friendly.
Sorry, dogs are not allowed to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike, with the exception of service dogs.
This event is a non-competitive walk so running is not allowed.
Bakewell Showground
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AH
UK
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.
There will be toilet facilities at the start/finish and at each pit stop along the route.
You are advised to use the following 'What 3 Words' link to find the precise location:
///drifter.cooked.vineyard
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.
11:15
Age 12 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £200
09:30
Age 14 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £250
06:45
Age 16 & over
Sign up £25
Fundraise £300