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In 2015, 40 volunteers took on the Thames Path Challenge. In 2016, we made it to Cambridge. And in 2017, we’ll be marching an epic 50km or 100km from London to Brighton.
Over the May Bank Holiday, a total of 3,000 adventurers will take the 6th annual London to Brighton Challenge. As with our previous walks, it's tough but achievable - a test of stamina and determination, and an unforgettable journey of self discovery - with full support from Action Challenge and your fellow SLC walkers all the way.
Starting in Richmond, the walk begins along the Thames and up the North Downs before approaching some wonderful Sussex countryside. It then continues to the South Downs, with the coast and the finish line of Brighton Racecourse coming into view - and with it, a fantastic sense of achievement.
Whether you're new to endurance events, or a seasoned long distance walker - the journey will be amazing. Our walks are the highlight of our challenge calendar. Anyone who has participated in the past will attest to the fact that they are tough, but the camaraderie, pride and elation at the finish line are well worth it – so much so that several team members from last year have already decided to take up the challenge again!
Still interested? The date to put in your diary is Saturday 27th May - and 28th May for those challengers taking on the big 100k.
You can sign up here. When signing up you'll need to join an existing team. The details are:
From March leading up to the day, we will carry out training walks throughout London to get you fighting fit for the big day. They’ll all end in the pub for a well earned meal, and are a great way to meet fellow challengers.
So get your boots on, buy those compeed blister plasters (if you don’t know what they are, you soon will), and get walking for South London Cares!
FURTHER DETAILS
• Covered Rest Stops
• FREE meals + snacks & drinks
• Fully signed route + maps
• Pace walkers, medics, massage
• Medal, T shirt, glass of bubbly!
Can't make the London 2 Brighton walk? Why not try one of the other four Action Challenge events instead?
ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE
29th – 30th April 2017
Great challenges need great settings – and there's none better than the Island's stunning coastal path. Past the famous Needles, Cowes at half way, on and right around the Island for a full 106km – with spectacular coastlines, dramatic white cliffs, sandy beaches and many ups and downs enroute.
COTSWOLD WAY CHALLENGE
1st – 2nd July 2017
The magical Cotswold Way crosses areas of outstanding natural beauty, with fantastic panoramic views and picturesque villages. It's great setting for a challenge that heads out from the heart of historic Bath and 100km later and a few hills enroute - it's a memorable finish line celebration in Cheltenham.
SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE
26th – 27th August 2017
Over the August bank holiday weekend this fantastic challenge takes on some of England's finest scenery. An Eastbourne start, up the infamous Beachy Head, through the Seven Sisters Country Park and along the South Downs Way. A Brighton midpoint, Devils Dyke, stunning views, sunset and sunrise all lie ahead before the Cathedral spire of historic Arundel comes into view and a welcome finish line after 100km.
THAMES PATH CHALLENGE
9th – 10th September 2017
Take on the Thames Path Challenge and push yourself in uniquely beautiful scenery that's steeped in history, and a superb backdrop for a festival of river-side challenge events. It's 100km from Putney Bridge to Henley alongside Britain’s greatest river.