Action Against Hunger group member on a trek

Walking and trekking challenges

On this page, you can find exciting trekking challenges taking place in 2026 and 2027. Learn more about how our friendly team will support you while training for your trek, and find the perfect walking event for you.

Let's take steps together to end world hunger for good.

Trekking events in the UK

Mam to Tor, Peak District

Dates available: Sunday 22 August 2026, Sunday 17 October 2026
Deposit: £20
Fundraising target: £200
Distance: 8 miles/13 km
Difficulty: Easy

Join us for a stunning guided walk to the top of Mam Tor, Enjoy breathtaking views over the Edale Valley, Kinder Scout, and the Derwent Moors.

Perfect for walkers of all abilities, this adventure offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the outdoors. Grab your boots, choose your dare and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Swaledale Waterfall Challenge, Yorkshire

Dates available: Saturday 12 September 2026
Duration: 5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Deposit: £20
Fundraising target: £200

Embark on an epic adventure through the scenic landscapes of Swaledale with this action-packed challenge walk. This 5-hour journey takes you through waterfalls, hills and swims, making it a perfect adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. Qualified Mountain Leaders will accompany you along your way.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend

Rolling hills in Peak District with dappled sunlight.

Dates available: Friday 3 July to Sunday 5 July 2026, Friday 2 July to Sunday 4 July 2027
Distance: 24 miles
Difficulty: Challenging

Enjoy striking limestone outcrops and unusual rock formations over a weekend-long camping and trekking experience. This is an extremely tough event over hilly landscapes; at 24 miles it forms an enormous challenge for walkers.

The event organises offset 100% of emissions from the event, so join us for a carbon-neutral weekend to remember. You'll find everything you need to know about this exciting challenge on our event partner's website - access using the button below.

Worldwide trekking events

Trek Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Dates available: Friday 2 October 2026, Friday 4 June 2027, Friday 17 September 2027
Difficulty: Very challenging

Climb the highest freestanding mountain in the world! Enjoy spectacular views and beautiful ice formations are the reward for pushing your limits both physically and mentally.

You'll get expert support along the way to ensure you can face any challenges, push your limits, and finish feeling proud.

Camping and flights are included as part of your challenge. You'll find everything you need to know about this exciting challenge on our event partner's website - access using the button below.

Great Wall of China Trek

Dates available: 10 October 2026, 10 April 2027
Length: 9 days
Difficulty: Easy

Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World while raising money for charity! Join a varied trek passing through woodland and farmland with amazing views of the hills and mountains north of Beijing. Follow old and restored sections of the Great Wall - along with lots of steps!

Hotel accommodation and flights are included as part of your challenge. You'll find everything you need to know about this exciting challenge on our event partner's website - access using the button below.

Amazon Survivor Challenge

Explore the world’s largest tropical rainforest on this challenge. Surrounded by sounds of the jungle while you sleep in hammocks. Discover the rarest species of animals that the rainforest host.

How we’ll support you through your trekking challenge

Whether you’ve got a place in an existing trekking event, or plan to take on a challenge of your own, we’ll support you with your fundraising.

Every step you take around the trekking event of your choice, can be a step towards a world free from hunger. Grab your walking boots and get training!

Our challenge events team will support you with:

  • a welcome pack including a fundraising handbook and training plans
  • all the materials you’ll need to reach your fundraising target
  • a bespoke Action Against Hunger trekking vest or t-shirt
  • advice from our fundraising team.

You can get in touch with our team about taking on a challenge in aid of Action Against Hunger by emailing [email protected].

Action Against Hunger staff members at London Marathon 2026.

Help raise money for Action Against Hunger
Already have your own trekking event place?

If you’ve already secured a place in a trekking event, we'd love to chat about how you can use your place to fundraise for Action Against Hunger’s life-saving work.

The funds you raise will go towards our work fighting hunger in 54 countries across the globe.

Email our team about your challenge

Explore more active challenge events

Running challenges

An Action Against Hunger runner at the London Marathon 2026.

Explore running events happening across the globe in 2026 and 2027. From 5k runs to full 26.2 marathons, get inspired and find your perfect run to raise money for Action Against Hunger.

Cycling challenges

Grab your bike and gear and join us to cycle in aid of Action Against Hunger. Discover bike ride challenges in the UK beyond and learn help fundraise for vulnerable communities across the world.

Swimming challenges

Prefer to challenge yourself in water? Explore swimming challenges happening in 2026 you can take on in aid of charity. Grab your swimming hat and goggles and get ready to end hunger for good.

Get in touch

We're here to help with any of your trek challenge questions.

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