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Hikes in the UK

Hiking events are walks up and down hills, usually done in less than a day and sometimes at night. You're guided all the way so you'll be in safe hands. Select your location for hikes in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

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Hiking events in 2025

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HIGHLANDER Lake District
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HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.

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Three peaks. 25 miles. 12 hours. A memorable Bank Holiday weekend! Tackle one of the UK’s most popular challenge hikes for charity and raise vital funds towards the next type 1 diabetes breakthrough.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £15-£30
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Three peaks. 25 miles. 12 hours. A memorable Bank Holiday weekend! Tackle one of the UK’s most popular challenge hikes for charity and raise vital funds towards the next type 1 diabetes breakthrough.

  • 25 miles hiking
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.

  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
Mighty Hikes 2025
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Mighty Hikes 2025

Do something Mighty for Macmillan. Choose your breathtaking landscape here!

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Big Hikes 2025
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Big Hikes 2025

Choose from 5 amazing locations with hikes from 10K to marathon distance to help beat cancer step by step.

Hike for Cancer Research UK
A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 26 - Sun 27 Apr
  • £20-£30
Dartmouth, Devon, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Devon

A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Charity walk 2
Three peaks. 25 miles. 12 hours. A memorable Bank Holiday weekend! Tackle one of the UK’s most popular challenge hikes for charity and raise vital funds towards the next type 1 diabetes breakthrough.
  • Sat 3 May
  • £15-£30
Settle, North Yorkshire, UK

Yorkshire Three Peaks

Three peaks. 25 miles. 12 hours. A memorable Bank Holiday weekend! Tackle one of the UK’s most popular challenge hikes for charity and raise vital funds towards the next type 1 diabetes breakthrough.

  • 25 miles hiking
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 10 - Sun 11 May
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Norfolk Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll explore beautiful beaches and picturesque fishing villages to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.
  • Sat 10 May
  • £25
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds | 20 Mile

Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming walking adventure.

  • 20 miles walking
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
  • Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
  • £350
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.

  • 60 miles hiking
Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 17 May
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Big Hike | The Trossachs

Venture to the exquisite landscapes of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, through Callander and past stunning Lochs and waterfalls to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight

A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!

  • Charity walk 2
Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.
  • Sun 18 May
  • £25
Epsom, Surrey, UK

Poppy Hike

Challenge yourself to a hike in the beautiful Surrey Hills and support the Armed Forces community, featuring Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1.

  • Charity walk 3
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
Crieff, Perth and Kinross, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro

Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.

  • Charity walk 2
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.

  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 964.73 m ascent
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £45-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20-£25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District

Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
  • Sun 15 Jun
  • £40
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Sunrise Hike

Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.

  • 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Challenge yourself and support Mind at the same time as you tackle this renowned mountain adventure to help empower those experiencing a mental health problem.
  • Fri 20 - Sun 22 Jun
  • £95
Fort William, Highland, UK

Three Peaks Challenge

Challenge yourself and support Mind at the same time as you tackle this renowned mountain adventure to help empower those experiencing a mental health problem.

  • 24 hrs hiking
Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • FREE-£30
Minehead, Somerset, UK

Exmoor Perambulation

Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!

  • Challenge walk 2
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Short walk
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £20-£25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Big Hike | Jurassic Coast

Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
  • Sat 21 Jun
  • £25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 20 Mile

Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.

  • 20 miles walking
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 28 Jun
  • £25
Skipton, North Yorkshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Yorkshire Dales | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Yorkshire Dales Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • 25.8 miles hiking + 859.8 m ascent
Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
  • Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
  • £59-£449
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.

  • Hike 4
Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £20-£25
Brecon, Powys, UK

Big Hike | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

Hike along the peaceful canal towpath across the River Usk into the majestic mountains and enjoy views of Bannau Brycheiniog (the Brecon Beacons) to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £25
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.

  • 26 miles hiking + 700.95 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 5 Jul
  • £20
Swansea, West Glamorgan, UK

Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Gower Peninsula Mighty Hike - explore the dramatic coastline with incredible views over Rhossili Bay and Worms Head to support people living with cancer.

  • 14.5 miles hiking + 486.3 m ascent
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
  • Sat 12 Jul
  • £20-£25
Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, UK

Big Hike | Cotswolds

Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.

  • Hike 3
Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Jul
  • £65
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Summit at Sunrise

Trek by torchlight through the night and reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa Snowdon by dawn. With the moon as your backdrop, climb the highest mountain in England and Wales through the night.

  • 9 miles hiking + 1085 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Eton College along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 26 Jul
  • £25
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Mighty Hikes | Thames Path | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Eton College along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.

  • 25.4 miles hiking + 292.18 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 30 Aug
  • £20-£25
Callander, Stirling, UK

Mighty Hikes | Rob Roy

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Rob Roy Mighty Hike, where you'll explore the Rob Roy Way through the wild and beautiful Trossachs National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Hike 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
  • £45-£169
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at Night Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia this spectacular challenge will see you trekking to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), at night!

  • 21 km hiking + 975 m ascent
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
Newburgh, Fife, UK

Follow the Seagulls | Scotland

A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.

  • Charity walk 2
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
  • Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
  • £20-£30
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.

  • Charity walk 2
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!
  • Sat 13 Sep
  • £45-£165
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the heart of Snowdonia, this challenge will see you trekking to the top of Snowdon!

  • 15 km hiking + 1000 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20
Alnwick, Northumberland, UK

Mighty Hikes | Northumberland Coast | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Northumberland Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll take in famous sights such as Alnwick Castle and Dunstanburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.

  • 12.9 miles hiking + 169.25 m ascent