Walking challenges are a great way to test your stamina on foot with walks ranging from anything over half marathon distance right up to ultra challenges that take place over a single day, weekend or even longer.
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
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.
20% off until 30 April
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Challenge yourself to walk 155km or 5km a day this March. Stand with the millions of women and girls who have to walk for water every day – and fundraise for WaterAid to help change this.
Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
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.
Epic UK endurance challenge: The Forces March is a recreation of a 138-mile WW2 training march over five days from Ilfracombe to Bulford in aid of The Veterans Charity. One-day options also.
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further this year!
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.
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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.
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.
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
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.
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
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.
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!
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.
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
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.
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.
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
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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.
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
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!
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
Now in its 17th year, this wonderfully popular walk takes you off the beaten track through some of Hampshire and Wiltshire's most beautiful countryside to support two local hospices.
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.
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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
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.
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.
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Giant's Causeway Mighty Hike - where you'll take in dramatic views of N Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site to support people living with cancer.
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!
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.
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.
From the idyllic basecamp hub in Bakewell, charity challengers will head into the fabulous Peak District National Park on a route from 10 miles right up to the full 100km with full support!
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.
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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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike - where you'll see famous sights of Dorset including Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks to support people living with cancer.
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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.
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 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.
A fabulous challenge setting out from Guildford base camp on a looped route taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.
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.
A new Ultra Challenge for this year, set on the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches.
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Peak District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the UK's oldest National Park to support people living with cancer.
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Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Windsor Racecourse along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.
Challenge yourself for charity on the famous coastal path and Exmoor from the base camp in the shadows of Dunster Castle with distances from 10K right up to 50km there's something for everyone!
Get your walking shoes on and explore some of the capital’s lesser-known historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’ eastern section on the distance of your choice.
Starting alongside those taking on the full route, runners and walkers alike will feel the buzz of the startline before running past all four of the route's ruined abbeys to finish at Jedburgh.
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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.
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for a real challenge featuring Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and the South Downs Way with a choice of distances from 25km right up to 100km!
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!
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable 'festival' challenge weekend, with distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
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 Bamburgh Castle to support people living with cancer.
A trekking challenge with tranquil forests, historic castles, quaint fishing villages and beautiful beaches to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
A trekking challenge taking in moorland, ancient monuments, waterfalls, stunning coastal views and smuggler's coves in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
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!
Are you Trailwalker strong? As a team of four, trek 100km non-stop across the South Downs in under 30 hours.
A beautiful, end-of-season, looped challenge in some of the Chilterns' finest countryside, with historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves and fantastic views with routes from 10km up to 50km.
Escape the city. Explore the trails. Run or walk a stunning trail route that starts from Bristol and heads into the luscious Cotswolds before finishing in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath.
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