Walking And Hiking

Lace up your walking boots and go the extra mile for Deafblind UK!

Whether you fancy braving a barefoot walk on fire, hiking the most breathtaking landscapes of the UK, or crossing the Sahara desert, do it for Deafblind UK!

Walk your own way

Are you planning your own walking challenge for Deafblind UK?

We'd love to hear from you and support your fundraising efforts.

Contact our friendly fundraising team at [email protected], call 01733 973452 or complete our tell us what y ou're planning form.

Easter 50 Challenge

Saturday 12 April 2025

Take on a 50 km, a 25 km, or a 10 km challenge, fundraise for Deafblind UK, and make it an active Easter! From a Windsor Racecourse Ultra Challenge basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful surrounding countryside.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Isle of Wight Challenge

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 May 2025

Great challenges need great settings– and few are better than the Isle of Wight’s stunning coastal path. The challenge will take you along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers you will continue to beautiful Ventnor, and then back to our welcome base camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Jurassic Coast Challenge

Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 May 2025

Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to West Bay’s famous cliffs, before the finish line at Bridport. Choose from the full 100km, 75km, a 50km , a 25km, Jurassic Marathon or even a 10km distance – with full support, food and drinks throughout. It’s your challenge, your way.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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London 2 Brighton Challenge

Saturday 24 – Sunday 25 May 2025

A Richmond start in Old Deer Park – then the North Downs and wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full challenge heads up and over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Lake District Challenge

Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 June 2025

From Base Camp is in Kendal there it’s an anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills to Ambleside. Half way point is by Lake Windermere. Along the way are forests, nature reserves, and some stunning views. A huge welcome and celebration will await you back at Base Camp after a momentous journey.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Cotswold Way Challenge

Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 June 2025

The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge - with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! Base camp in Cirencester is the hub for a full challenge looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, an amazing setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Peak District Challenge

Saturday 28 – Sunday 29 June 2025

From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100 km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain with a few testing climbs, and some stunning views. With half (50km), quarter (25km) & 10 mile challenge options also available, plus optional camping packages, there’s an unforgettable Ultra Challenge weekend for everyone in the Peaks!

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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North Downs 50 Challenge

Saturday 12 July 2025

Head to the North Downs for a fabulous challenge, setting off from a Guilford basecamp. Choose your distance, and walk, jog or run the full looped 50km route, a 25km half challenge, or even the Guildford 10km. Take in some of the best views of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside.

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Gower Peninsula Challenge

Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 July 2025

A new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied, unique landscape. With 50km, Marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge options, as well as a bar & entertainment at basecamp – this event will be the highlight of the season!

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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South West Coast 50 Challenge

Saturday 2 August 2025

Complete the South West Coast Challenge for Deafblind UK and you’ll get full support, all the way to the finish line! With a 50km and three 25 km options, plus a family-friendly Dunster 10km event, with camping options and festival style hospitality at basecamp there’s a South West Coast Challenge for everyone!

Funding type: self-funding, charity sponsorship or mixed funding.

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Sahara Trek

Saturday 22 – Saturday 29 November 2025

Rediscover true adventure (and hidden resilience) in a life-changing 100km trek through the vast and beautiful wilderness of the Sahara Desert. Over five days, you will pass through Morocco’s awe-inspiring landscape punctuated by shifting dunes, rocky peaks, gorges, and desert oases. At night, you will experience sleeping under Africa’s stunning star-strewn skies and enjoy traditional cuisine and hospitality with your local Berber guides.

Funding type: minimum sponsorship, self-funder, flexi.

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Order a Deafblind UK tech t-shirt

Show your support with every mile.

The Deafblind UK running vest, and technical t-shirts, are made of lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking material that makes them comfortable to wear whilst being active. And they're a great way to show your support for Deafblind UK whilst training and on event day.

Technical t-shirt £7 (available in sizes S, M, L and XL)

Running vest £10 (available in sizes S, M, L, XL or XXL)

Order yours today!

Ultra Challenge Series

The Ultra Challenge series offers 16 inspiring endurance events that you can walk, jog or run to raise vital funds for Deafblind UK. Whether it’s 25km , 50km or a 100km marathon, there’s something for all fitness levels, abilities and ages.

Passing by stunning scenery, meeting new friends and discovering hidden resilience and spirit, few can describe their elation at crossing the finish line.

Which challenge will you do for Deafblind UK?