There’s a great amount of them available, ranging from
Kilimanjaro to the Great Wall of China – but we’ve selected a range of the best
more closer to home.
It might not be the whole 73 miles of the full Wall, but
combine awesome natural scenery over an undulating terrain, and 10 miles will
probably be quite enough!
http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/view-event.aspx?ps=1001345
24th June 2012
Heart of Sussex Walk
for the British Heart Foundation
Just to prove not all of our picks are north of the Watford
Gap, this is actually a choice of 4 walks along the South Downs between Clayton
Windmills and Alfriston with distances of 5 miles, 8 miles, 15 miles or 21
miles (each with different start points).
You could attempt any of the shorter walks, or take on the challenge and
variety of the full 21 mile walk.
http://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/events/view-event.aspx?ps=1001398The Ben Nevis Challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support
Now this is a challenge - deep in the spectacular Western
Grampians to the summit of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. It doesn’t get much tougher than that in the
UK.
From the green lowlands of Glen Nevis, striking steeply up
to the picturesque Lochan Meall, tackling the famous ‘zig-zags’ path and
continue up across the steep rocky mountain-side to our goal.
Hopefully you’ll have good weather and can see the
incredible panoramic views over the hills and lochs below from the summit of
Ben Nevis at 4,409ft (1343m).
Regardless, you’ll have a deep sense of achievement.
30th June 2012
Yorkshire 3 Peaks
for Macmillan Cancer Support
Climbing a total 2,153 metres and walking almost 26 miles is
no mean feat. That’s why the impressive
mounds of Pen-Y-Ghent, followed by Whernside and finishing with the unforgiving
Ingleborough have a mythical status of being the most challenging within the
same county. The walk itself takes in
some of the Yorkshire Dales’ finest scenery and will be a tremendous challenge
for all who take part.
Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge for the British Heart Foundation
The phrase “3 Peaks” generally means the 3 highest peaks in
Great Britain or the Yorkshire 3 Peaks – so here’s a 3 Peaks with a difference
– the Welsh 3 Peaks.
Dare you take on the challenge of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in the
North, Cadair Idris in mid-Wales, and Pen y Fan in the South? Trailwalker UK for Oxfam
Trailwalker was originally started by the Queens Gurkha
Signals Regiment over 30 years ago as a training exercise to test soldiers’
stamina and teamwork skills. The Challenge is to complete the 100km Trailwalker
trail, across the South Downs, in under 30 hours in teams of four. Is it tough?
Of course. Is it worth it? Absolutely.
8th September 2012
Offa's Dyke Charity
Challenge for the British Red Cross
26 miles of walking isn’t for the faint-hearted, but by
following the Clwydian Mountains, you’ll reach the not-unsubstantial height of
1,818ft. And if you take on this
challenge, you’ll be following in the footsteps of trekkers from the past two
years of this incredible event.
Starting from Clwyd Gate, Ruthin to Prestatyn following the
Clwydian Mountains along the famous Offa’s Dyke promises a backdrop of
magnificent scenery. Peak District Walk for the British Red Cross
Walking for 12 miles along a part of the Pennine Way is
great at the best of times, but to be safe in the knowledge you’re also raising
money for the British Red Cross on this walk is amazing. There’s some stunning landscapes on offer as
you venture from Edale on this circular walk which encompasses the top of Mam
Tor.
18th November 2012
High Peak Winter Hike for the British Heart Foundation
17 miles during the winter in the High Peaks – does it get
better? Starting at Sparklow near
Buxton, the hike is along the High Peak Trail following an old railway line and
takes in the rolling limestone countryside and wonderful scenery of the Peak
District National Park. The final stages
of the hike go past Derwent.
There are many other walking and hiking charity challenges
out there in 2012 - a search online will bring them up. And don’t forget to have a look at your local
rambling or walking club – they might be organising one for a local-based
charity.
Whichever event you take part in and whatever charity you
raise money for, all the team here at Walks Around Britain wish you lots of
luck.
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