• Hexham, Northumberland
  • Hike
  • £200.00 target
  • £49.00
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Hadrian's Wall is a must-visit for hikers and history enthusiasts alike. Picture yourself walking along this ancient Roman frontier, with sweeping landscapes on either side, as you trace the footsteps of soldiers from centuries past. Not only will you be embarking on a journey through time, but on this charity hike, you'll also be supporting a great cause with every step.

About the Hadrian's Wall Heroes Hike

  • This hike will start in the town of Hexham in Northumberland and end at Chesters Roman Fort.
  • The route is 22km with an ascent of 528m. It will take 7-9 hours to complete.
  • You'll see many Roman forts and turrets along the way, as well as Sewingshields Wall and Sycamore Gap.
  • The terrain will include tarmac and varied footpaths.

This challenge is bespoke to Help for Heroes and is organised and managed by our event provider, RAW Adventures.

I loved being able to push myself on a route that I had never done before, and being able to leave all my stress from day to day life at the start, clear my head and enjoy the company and views”

Brian

Heroes Hiker 2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Free Branded Headband on arrival
  • Tea/Coffee on arrival
  • A glass of fizz at the finish line to celebrate your achievement
  • 1:10 ratio of expert tour guides
  • Help for Heroes presence - your personal Cheer Squad!
  • Veteran Ambassador presence
  • Kit list and training plan
Hadrian's Wall Heroes HIke
Hadrian's Wall Heroes HIke - Help for Heroes

FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION

The registration fee for all participants is £49 per person.

The fundraising target that we ask each participant to raise is £200. Please note you don't have to meet this target before the event. You can continue to collect donations afterwards. 

The Events Team are always on hand to support you through your fundraising. You can find some handy Fundraising Tools on our website, and we have lots of Fundraising ideas to get you started.

  • Heroes Hikes FAQs
    • Heroes Hikes are all about having a great time. There's so much you can get out of the experience:

      • Challenge yourself - feel a real sense of achievement. 
      • Discover some of the UK’s most stunning hiking spots.
      • Show your support for the Armed Forces community.
      • Meet new friends, hear inspiring stories from our charity Ambassadors, and make memories!
    • For every Heroes Hike, we’ve got you covered with:

      • A complete kit list to make sure you’ve got the hiking essentials.
      • A training plan to get you ready for the day.
      • Fundraising tips and advice.
      • Our friendly Events Team, on hand to answer your questions.
      • Expert guides leading the way and supporting you every step of the hike.
    • You can sign up for as many hikes as you want! We've grouped them into four exciting bundles: Three Peaks in Three Months, Best of British Countryside, Coastal Routes, and Historic Hikes. Why not challenge yourself to complete a set? Or mix and match your favourite locations.

    • Here’s a general outline for the day of your hike:

      • 0700am Recommended time for breakfast (this is not provided to you on the event)
      • 0800am Arrive at the start location for registration
      • 0830am Kit check and safety briefing
      • 0900am latest planned departure time
      • 5:00 PM+: Challenge complete! Arrive back at the event car park

      Please note that these timings might change slightly. You’ll receive full details 2 weeks before the event.

    • All Heroes Hikes are open to entrants aged 10 and over. 

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions our Events Team is on hand from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Email: events@helpforheroes.org.uk

Heroes Hikes: Hadrian's Wall

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