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9 June - 16 June 2024 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 8 days |
Trek alongside Hadrian’s Wall on this incredible time warp of a Dream Challenge! Following the rustic, rural trail from Solway to Wallsend, we’ll roam alongside the sea, before winding inland through fields and forest on the line of the ancient Roman landmark.
Little more than a rise in the ground level to start with, whispers of the wall grow ever more prevalent as we hike on. Prepare to encounter incredible sites lying on the trail, including the remains of the 12th Century Thirlwall and Motte Bailey Castle, the well-preserved stretch of wall at Walltown Crags and the spectacular Housesteads Roman Fort.
Gazing out upon a sea of lush green fields from the edge of the Roman Empire, we’ll escape to the ancient era that shaped British history, discover the remains of a Roman hospital and barracks and gain captivating insight into the AD138 century lifestyle.
As we draw nearer to Newcastle, we’ll jump on the chances to visit the magnificent forts at Chesters and Vindolanda.
This hike isn’t all about the history! Our six-day trek will treat us to exquisite natural scenery with rolling open farmland, chocolate box villages, enchanting woodland and river-side paths. If skies are clear enough, we could also see over the border to Scotland.
All this leads to a triumphant finish at Wallsend, with a celebration and night spent in Newcastle, the most metropolitan city of the North East, which throws us right back into the 21st century!
Pay the registration fee (£199) and challenge costs (£1,199).
$1,799
Pay the balance
Pay the registration fee (£199) and fundraise £2,398 or more for your chosen charity.
$3,597
Minimum sponsorship target
Your registration fee of £199 per person is used to administer the charity trek and pay deposits to suppliers.
Your challenge costs of £1,199 cover:
In addition to paying your registration fee (£199) and either self-funding your challenge costs (£1,199) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target for your chosen charity (£2,398), you will need to budget for your:
You will need a pair of quality walking boots with ankle support — these are essential for trekking on uneven terrain. Please also bring a 2-litre water bottle.
Your day bag needs to be at least 35 litres to carry sufficient water for the day, along with your waterproofs, snacks, and personal items.
All meals are provided, but you may want to bring your favourite snacks to munch on throughout the charity trek.
This trek is no walk in the park, but certainly suitable for anyone looking for a legendary UK charity challenge in 2024. It's the perfect motivation to train, get fit, improve your mental and physical health, and support your favourite charity in a huge way.
Once you register for the trek, we'll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you'll be ready and raring to go by the time we start our Dream Challenge.
We'll face quite a few steep ascents and uneven terrain on our challenge, so please incorporate hills into your training, and remember to invest in a pair of decent hiking boots with ankle support.
You can also check out our top trekking tips here and our indoor training ideas for the days you don't feel like facing the weather!
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up to this fantastic UK charity trek on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and life-long friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for our charity challenges.
Please feel free to use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow trekkers on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to fellow participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up to train and fundraise with.
Absolutely. We encourage solo trekkers and teams alike to join us for the challenge.
Our Dream Challenges are renowned for their camaraderie, so it's a fantastic opportunity to strengthen bonds between teammates and/or make new friends there.
Join us with your friends and family or take it on as a corporate challenge and show your commitment to corporate social responsibility while having the time of your life. You could even take this opportunity to raise funds for your charity of the year.
You can commit to a sponsorship target or choose to self fund with a personal donation or some optional fundraising.
Your luggage and food will be transported to our accommodation on each day of our trekking challenge, so you will only need to carry a day pack containing your 2-litre water bottle, extra layers or waterproofs, and your personal items.
Please make sure your day pack has at least a 35-litre capacity so that you can carry sufficient water for the day, along with your other things.
We'll start our challenge in Carlisle, which has fantastic public transport connections. Please click here for up-to-date information on train times and tickets.
We will send all participants details of the start venue and parking details (included) once finalised.
You need to be 18 years old or over to take part in The Hadrian's Wall Trek 2024. There's no maximum age limit. One of the amazing things about this UK charity challenge is that it brings adults of all ages and from all walks of life together for one amazing event.
16 and 17-year-olds may participate if given permission by the Dream Challenges team. Please get in touch with us to discuss this. Call us on 01590 646410 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email us at bookings@dream-challenges.com and we'll be happy to help.
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