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Sun 18 May 2025 Epsom, Surrey, UK Fundraising required

Poppy Hike | Short

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 2025
  • Fundraising required
Epsom Downs Racecourse, Epsom

Short

06:30

Age 16 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 6 miles walking

Event overview

Join the Royal British Legion for a sociable hike through beautiful countryside to support the Armed Forces community. 

Walk through a Centenary Wood which commemorates the sacrifices made in WW1; you’ll hike through stunning landscapes in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

walker

The team will make sure you have everything you need to have a brilliant day of hiking, fundraising and remembering those who have given so much for our freedom. Whether you come in a group or on your own, this is the perfect adventure for anyone looking to get outdoors, immerse yourself in history and challenge yourself to hike the great outdoors.

By taking part, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds and awareness so that the Royal British Legion can continue to support serving and ex-serving personnel, and their families, for as long as they need it.

On this Surrey Hills hike you’ll be able to remember a loved one and those who have served.

Highlights

  • Sociable and historical walk through beautiful Surrey countryside
  • Centenary Wood AONB
  • Come along solo and meet people on the day, or bring a team
  • Donate or get sponsored for the Royal British Legion
  • Help support the Armed Forces Community

This event is part of Poppy Hike.

  • Dogs allowed
  • Newcomers
  • Teams

Timetable

  • 06:00 | Event Village opens
  • 06:30 | First walkers set off
  • 18:00  | Event Village closes

Accessibility

Most of the walk is off-road terrain so is not fully-accessible.

Solo walkers

The professional team will be there to support you all the way. It’s not a race so please do walk at your own pace. You can walk with your friends, family or choose to walk alone.

Teams

It’s a great day to spend with friends and family outdoors. You can create a team when you sign up, and your friends will be able to join your team.

Kit list

You'll be provided with a kit list before the event. You will need sturdy walking boots or shoes that have been worn in, and clothes suitable for all weather conditions. The items on the kit list are things that you are likely to have at home already such as water bottle, hat, sunglasses.

  • Bag storage
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Epsom Downs Racecourse
Tattenham Corner Road
Epsom
Surrey
KT18 5LQ
UK

All routes start and finish at Epsom Downs Race Course, Tattenham Corner Rd, Epsom KT18 5LQ.

The Poppy Hike will take place in the Surrey Hills / North Downs.

By train

If travelling by public transport, there are regular train services to Epsom Station.

By bus

The event village is reachable by bus from Epsom Station (18 minutes). Buses are fairly regular, but please be sure to check your journey before you travel.

By taxi

Epsom station also has a very reliable taxi rank to take you up to the event village.

Parking

If travelling by car there is free on-site parking plus overflow.

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Way markers

Highlights

The highlight for all routes is passing through England’s Centenary Wood, Langley Vale. This is 640 acres of rolling hills and grassy fields near Epsom. The wood is a living memorial to all those affected by the First World War.

There are three other Centenary Woods in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Way markers

The route will be signposted and there will be marshals and support in areas along the route which are less straightforward. There will also be a front and back marker for the whole group.

Sustainability

  • Public transport links

  • Medal

Included

The friendly events team are experts in delivering a first-class on the day experience and are here to support you every step of the way with fundraising tips and training advice. 

  • A unique finishers’ medal
  • Lunch, snacks and refreshments
  • A celebratory drink at the finish line
  • Medical support
  • Fundraising support to help you reach the £250 fundraising target

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

You are encouraged to raise £250 to support the Royal British Legion's vital services and support for the Armed Forces community. The dedicated events team will support you in your fundraising efforts.

Help veterans

Every step you take and every pound you raise will help the Royal British Legion ensure that no-one who has served is disadvantaged because of the sacrifices they have made.

Royal British Legion

The UK's leading Service charity providing care and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families.

The custodian of remembrance and appreciation through the annual poppy appeal and also providing members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families with rehabilitation, advice and guidance all year round.

Of money you raise £25 can pay for an online training course for a veteran to help them secure a job or £100 could help someone's rehabilitation by attending an arts programme.

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

Entry fees

Registration fee

£25.00

Minimum sponsorship

£250.00

It was an incredible day and I am proud to have taken part in the first Poppy Trek. I was inspired by so many of my fellow Trekkers. I hope we get to meet next year. Zal Rustom, Poppy Trek participant

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