Thousands of walkers have taken on the Thames Bridges Trek - part of the UK’s biggest and best series of treks and trail runs for a wide range of ages, fitness and experience levels which raises £10+ million a year for charities!
You’ll get full support all the way so you can set a new goal, conquer the Thames Bridges and push yourself further for an important cause. If you’re up for a charity challenge this year, make it the Thames Bridges Trek.
Do it at your own pace. The level of support enables you to go further. There are marquee rest stops, lots of food and drink, medical and massage teams, with a fully signed route to guide you.
A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement for you personally and also for your fundraising efforts.
You’ll be amazed how much you can raise on these 25km distance challenges as friends and family will recognise and support your courageous endeavours! All fundraising goes directly to your charity via an online JustGiving page.
The series raises £10+ million a year for charities. Choose your distance, choose your charity, set up a JustGiving sponsorship page and make your challenge count!
Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner after UTMB points – there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you. There’s an Ultra March® option for ‘fast walkers’ – and a new ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others.
This Ultra Challenge® famously lays on the best support and hospitality available on any UK endurance-style event. This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge! Here's a summary:
Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
London
Greater London
SW6 6EA
UK
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Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks. From a Putney Bridge start it’s east towards the city, zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges, each with a fascinating story, and a mid-point rest stop at The Oval Cricket Ground for snacks and drinks. 25km later, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, it’s a party-style finish line celebration and afternoon picnic in Southwark Park.
The current bridge was opened in 1886 replacing the 1729 timber bridge - it is 700ft long, made of Cornish granite and is just downstream from the start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
The District Line runs over this bridge. Opened in 1889 pedestrians can also cross here and it was designed by Brunel's former assistant William Jacomb.
Known as the least notable bridge in London and opened in 1940 (replacing an 1873 version), the original blue paint colour was used in the Blitz as camouflage.
The old bridge (opened in 1771) was painted by Turner, Whistler and Cotman. This was demolished and replaced by the current bridge, which is the narrowest road bridge in London.
Famed for being in the titles to reality TV show Made in Chelsea, this grade II listed structure is also known as the Trembling Lady.
Opened in 1937, this is a self-anchored suspension bridge. During construction large quantities of early Roman and Celtic artefacts were discovered, which has led historians to believe it to be Caesar’s crossing point.
Opened in 1906, it is near a bridge-like structure found in the silt which is presumed to be from circa 55BC. It has been in many James Bond movies as it’s next to MI6.
It was opened in 1932, the bridge’s paint scheme matches the House of Lords, which is at the southern end of the Palace of Westminster nearest the bridge.
A favourite haunt of tourists the bridge is painted in the colours of the House of Commons. Opened in 1862 it replaced a bridge from the 1750s.
Opened in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the builders of this bridge had to be careful to avoid unexploded bombs and the Bakerloo Line.
The current bridge was opened in 1945. Its predecessor was dismantled and its stone sent around the world. Its name comes from Wellington’s Victory over Napoleon in 1815.
The present bridge was built in 1869 to coincide with the rebuilding of the embankment by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. If you look closely you can see the River Fleet emptying under the north end of the bridge.
Opened for the millennium, the bridge still retains the nickname ‘the wobbly bridge’ due to oscillations which have since been fixed.
Featured heavily in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the bridge was opened in 1921.
The current box girder bridge opened in 1973 and replaced a 19th Century stone bridge which itself replaced the medieval bridge upon which the nursery song is based due to its rickety nature.
Built in 1886 as a solution to the demand for river crossings east of London Bridge, the innovative design is able to open for the tall ships which used to be unloaded in central London.
You need to create your fundraising page on JustGiving within 48 hours of registering for your challenge. Then you can start your fundraising by sharing your page online with your friends and family.
As long as you’re all fundraising for the same charity, you can create a team fundraising page on JustGiving. You will still have to reach the combined total fundraising amount as the target is per person, not per team.
Speak to your charity about any worries. They are the experts and will offer you support, materials and inspiration throughout.
Remember only 50% of the target has to be reached 3 weeks before the challenge meaning you’ve got time after the challenge to impress everyone with your achievement and keep on fundraising.
If you don’t reach the fundraising target, there are alternative options. You can always change to a self-funded place and still take part in the challenge.
Once you've got your charity place, your details will be passed to the charity and you will hear from them within 14 days.
We were so impressed how well organised it was. From registration to the finish line everything was amazing - the staff were so lovely and helpful - the catering was outstanding and all the facilities clean and tidy. A huge thank you to you all!!
Such a good feeling crossing that finish line after 100km of walking. I must say a special thanks to the guy doing the massages at the 78km stop at around 5.30am. I may not have made it without his healing hands! Great event, well organised and would recommend that experience to anyone!
Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.
