Walking And Hiking

Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 July 2026

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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Saturday 25 July 2026

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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Saturday 1 - Sunday 2 August 2026 

Trek to the summit of Mt Snowdon at night for Deafblind UK! 

Explore the highest mountain in Wales and England by moonlight! Following the Llanberis track to the summit using torches to light our way, trekking by night will bring a fresh twist to this iconic hiking challenge. Upon reaching the mountain summit we’ll be rewarded with unforgettable views of the sun rising across the Snowdonia National Park, and as we descend breathtaking sights of the mountain range will uncover before us. Once we reach the finish line in Llanberis we’ll celebrate our achievement with a well-earned breakfast!

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Saturday 1st August 2026

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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7 - 11 October 2026

Trek the historic Camino de Santiago for Deafblind UK! 

Join us in Spain for a challenge like no other – trekking the final 67km of the famous Camino Frances – the French Way. Starting in Palas de Rei, we begin our three-day trekking adventure along this popular pilgrimage route. We will trek through rolling green landscapes, traditional villages and picturesque woodlands on our way to Santiago, discovering local traditions and meeting fellow pilgrims along the way. Today the Camino is more than a pilgrimage, it is a remarkable journey and a unique experience. Our final destination is the magical Santiago Old Town, a wonderful UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela!

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2027 date TBC

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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2027 date TBC

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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2027 date TBC

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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2027 date TBC

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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2027 date TBC

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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2027 date TBC

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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Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 June 2026

A basecamp in Scarborough starts a stunning coastal and moorland challenge, which you can take it on at your pace. Walk, jog, or run and fundraise for Deafblind UK! The route heads around the town and then north on the Cleveland Way, with a stunning coastline up through Robin Hood Bay and onward to Whitby. For full 100km challengers, it’s along the Esk Valley before heading south into classic moorland scenery, and back to Scarborough basecamp. Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km, 25km & 10-mile options also available –there’s a challenge for everyone!

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

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2027 date TBC

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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