Hadrian's Wall Challenge

Hadrian's Wall Challenge

Join us for the ULTIMATE challenge where we conquer the iconic landmark in aid of Shelter

By Shelter

Date and time

Starts on Saturday, June 7 · 8am GMT+1.

Location

Greenhead

Wall Town Car Park Greenhead CA8 7HE United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 30 days 10 hours
  • Paid venue parking

Challenge yourself to the ultimate 18-mile trek over the iconic Hadrian’s Wall. Whether you're an experienced hiker or a first-time adventurer, this event is your chance to step up, get active, and make a real difference. With every step, you'll be raising vital funds to support a cause that changes lives to those effected by homelessness.

Get your friends or colleagues together, lace up those boots, and prepare for an unforgettable day of fun, stunning views, and the satisfaction of knowing that you're walking for a purpose.

This is a linear walk, taking in some of the most spectacular sections of the Wall. We’ll cover 18 miles from Walltown to Chollerford, and it should take around eight and a half hours to complete.

Sign up for the event for just £25 per person, which includes:

· A fully qualified mountain guide for the entire walk who will ensure you don’t miss the best sights & photo opportunities!

· On-going fundraising support from our events team

· Access to a private Facebook event group with training tips

· A full kit list

· A Shelter branded t-shirt

· A finisher goodie bag sponsored by STARBUCKS Sunderland 🍪☕

We kindly ask each participant to raise a minimum of £100 to support people effected by homelessness and housing issues. Our Fundraising Team will provide you with lots of tips and advice to help boost your sponsorship along the way!

During registration, we'll need your contact details and any relevant medical information. Participants under 18 will require parental or guardian consent to join. By signing up for this challenge, you agree to be contacted by Shelter staff via email, SMS, phone, and post regarding event details.

Frequently asked questions

The Route...

This is a linear walk, taking in some of the most spectacular sections of the Wall. We’ll cover a distance of 17.5m/27k, from Walltown to Chollerford, and it should take around eight and a half hours to complete.

What do I need to bring?

We will issue a full kit list once you are registered, but you will need to wear suitable comfortable outdoor gear (no jeans or cotton t shirts), including walking boots and a waterproof jacket. You will also need to bring your own packed lunch.

Is there an age limit?

Anyone over the age of 14 is welcome to join us for the whole walk, for anyone younger it is a very long day so we recommend joining us just for a section of the walk. Anyone under the age of 16 will need written permission from a parent/guardian.

How fit do I have to be?

It is a long walk with lots of ups and downs, so you need to be relatively fit. We recommend you do go out for a few walks as training, but you don't need to be super fit - which is one of the attractions of this challenge.

How much food and drink will I need?

There is nowhere on the route to top up, so we suggest at least two litres of liquid and a packed lunch.

Can I bring my dog?

We prefer no dogs on this walk, due to the large number of fields full of livestock on the route. Any dogs MUST be kept on a lead for the full walk, as this is part of the access agreement for Hadrian’s Wall Path.

Organized by

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

©Shelter, the National Campaign for Homeless People Limited 2024. Registered charity in England & Wales (263710) and Scotland (SC002327)

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