Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep 2025 Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Yorkshire

A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.

2 races

  • Sat 13 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Whistle Stop Tea Rooms, Whitby

One Day Challenge

07:00

Age 18 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £200

  • 26 miles walking
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Whistle Stop Tea Rooms, Whitby

Two Day Challenge

07:00

Age 18 & over

Sign up £30

Fundraise £500

  • 50 miles walking

Event overview

Follow the Seagulls is a long-distance charity trek to help make sure no one has to face a brain tumour alone.

It’s your chance to do something truly incredible that matches your passion to help the 60,000 people in the UK who are afraid and alone because of their brain tumour diagnosis.

The Follow the Seagulls treks take place annually on the Isle of Wight, Whitby in North Yorkshire, the Fife Coastal Path in Scotland and Dartmouth in Devon.

abbey
Whitby Abbey

What to expect

Get together with the wider group at the start of both days and at various points over the weekend, but you will step into the role of navigator on this self-supported walk.

There’ll be trails to stick to, and fellow walkers to join up with, but you’ll have to consult your maps which will be annotated to help you navigate your way around.

Whether you choose to walk alone or as part of a group, you will be ensured an amazing experience!

Highlights

  • Long distance walk surrounded by coastal views and rich moorland
  • Heather moorland and historic, quirky coastal villages
  • An invigorating weekend challenge
  • Regular checkpoints for energising refreshments
  • Complimentary team dinner for 2-day or Saturday walkers
  • Ideal for individuals, couples, teams of family, friends and colleagues
  • Help brainstrust change the world for the brain tumour community

Event details

  • Teams

Location

  • Coast
  • Paid parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Sat 13 Sep
  • #1 of 2
Whistle Stop Tea Rooms, Whitby
One Day Challenge

07:00

Age 18 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £200

  • 26 miles walking
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • #2 of 2
Whistle Stop Tea Rooms, Whitby
Two Day Challenge

07:00

Age 18 & over

Sign up £30

Fundraise £500

  • 50 miles walking

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