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Challenges
Are you up for an experience of a lifetime while raising funds to fight epilepsy?
Whether you are looking for the right goal to help you get fit, celebrate a landmark birthday or just simply shock your grandchildren, we offer a great range of UK and overseas challenges that will inspire you.
If you want to ask a question or find out more about any of the challenges on our website please don't hesistate to get in contact with someone from the fundraising team who would be more than happy to help.
UK weekend challenges
Jurassic Coast Weekend
Friday 13th May - Sunday 15th May 2011, Friday 15th - Sunday 17th July 2011, 16th September - 18th September 2011
The Jurassic Coast is England’s first Natural World Heritage Site. Our trek starts at Durlston Head, just outside Swanage in Dorset and we trek a total of 23 miles (36km) over two days along on the South West Coastal Path in an east to west direction. The diversity of the area is outstanding and the rugged coastline with serious climbs and decents will provide many a breathtaking view.
Level: Moderate
Minimum Sponsorship required: £550
For more information about the Jurassic Coast weekend click here.
Three Peaks Challenge
Friday 6 August - Sunday 8 August 2010, Friday 24 September - Sunday 26 September
Take on and conquer the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales all within 24 hours! Your challenge begins in Scotland’s scenic Glen Nevis Valley to climb Ben Nevis, the largest mountain in the UK. On descending Ben Nevis you will be driven through the night towards the beautiful Lake District to climb Scafell Pike. Your final challenge will
be the highest mountain in Wales - Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa in Welsh, a stunning end to the last of your Three Peaks.
Level: challenging
Minimum sponsorship required: £950
For more details on UK weekend challenges, visit our challenge partners websites: Charity Trek (opens in a new window) Discover Adventure (opens in a new window) and Charity Challenge (opens in a new window).
Shorter UK fun walks
Moonlight Colourthon 2011
Saturday July 2nd, 8pm. Chalkwell Park, Southend
The ‘Moonlight Colourthon’ is a sponsored walk but with a difference. Walkers will walk a half marathon (13.1 miles) at night and are encouraged to dress as brightly as their imagination will allow them! This year’s event sets off from Chalkwell Park. It takes in the waterfront along Southend seafront and Westcliff’s picturesque cliff tops with their brisk sea breezes, drops down overlooking the famous pleasure pier and then travels through the exclusive Chalkwell Hall Estate, past Old Leigh Village with its quaint cottages and fisherman’s sheds returning back through Leigh itself, finishing back at Chalkwell Park.
The registration cost is £15 (tbc) which includes a t-shirt and then you can concentrate on collecting sponsorship for your memorable "night on the town". To find out more you can go to the event website (opens in a new window).
Overseas treks
Our experienced and responsible tour operators Charity Challenge label each itinerary with a difficulty level: challenging, tough or extreme. Expeditions are open to anyone over the age of 18, but other than that age is no barrier!
Please note that planning well ahead is recommended, eg 18 months, to allow time to get fit and raise the necessary funding, and because the programmes tend to get fully booked well in advance.
Great Wall of China
Saturday-Sunday: 16 -24 October 2010, 17 - 25 September 2011, 15 - 23 October 2011
Witness Imperial China’s frontline defence and trek back in time on the Great Wall of China! Steep staircases and crumbling watchtowers, amid a vast mountain landscape, your adventure will be truly unforgettable. You will also have the chance to explore Beijing including the Forbidden City after you have successfully completed this rewarding challenge.
Level: challenging
Minimum sponsorship required: £2,650
For more information about the Great Wall trip click here.
Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru
Friday 10 September - Sunday 19 Sept 2010, 27th May-5th June 2011, 30th September-9th October 2011
This challenge will involve strenuous trekking at high altitude but all of your hard efforts will be worth it when you arrive at the Lost City of the Incas, one of the most beautiful and enigmatic sites in the world. Since you will be travelling along an alternative and less crowded route, you will be offered glimpses into a way of Peruvian life that has remained unchanged for centuries.
Level: tough
Minimum sponsorship required: £2,975
For more information about the Machu Pichu trip click here.
Mount Kilimanjaro Summit
29 September - 10 October 2010, 19 June - 29 June 2011, 9 October -19 October 2011
At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes in the world. Conquer this magnificent peak in this life changing challenge that will take you above a sea of clouds and under star studded African skies.
Level: extreme
Minimum sponsorship required: £3,750
For more information about the Kilimanjaro trip click here.
For more details see: Charity Challenge (opens in a new window) and Discover Adventure (opens in a new window).
Cycling
London to Paris ride
Friday 29th July - Monday 01 August 2011, Friday 26th August - Monday 29th August 2011
Do you think you could cycle 320kms over one long weekend to make a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy?
You and the team will depart from the hustle and bustle of London for a two day ride through beautiful French countryside to a triumphant arrival in Paris. Celebrate the completion of your challenge at the Eiffel Tower with a glass of champagne before putting your feet up on Eurostar for the return journey home and a well deserved rest!
Level: challenging
Minimum sponsorship required: £1,200
For more information about London to Paris click here.
Saigon to Angkor Wat bike ride, Vietnam
Thursday January 27th - Sunday February 6th 2011, Thursday 10th November - Sunday 20th November
Over an 11 day challenge, explore the Mekong Delta by bike in this cycling route of 500kms. From bustling friendly villages to havens of calm and tranquillity, you will find the contrasting sights and sounds unforgettable. The climax of your challenge will be the chance to visit the ancient city of Ankor Wat, one of humankind’s most inspiring achievements.
Level: challenging
Minimum sponsorship required: £3,375
For more information about the Vietnam Cycle click here.
NIGHTRIDER™
London by night, July 2011
NIGHTRIDER™ (opens a new window), is a one night 100km cycle challenge around London at night. Starting at Crystal Palace in south east London at about 11pm the group will set off together on this circular route. The route will be fully signed so participants can cycle at their own pace and can take in all the sights.
Registration fee:£25 (tbc)
Level: Challenging
Minimum sponsorship:£175 (tbc)
