UK and Europe charity challenges
Whether you are cycling from London to Paris or climbing the Three Peaks in under 24 hours, you can have the adventure of a lifetime on these and many other challenges at any time of the year you like. With many different departures throughout the year and lots of different types of affordable challenges, you're sure to find an unforgettable experience!
If you fancy an exhilarating challenge whilst raising money for Meningitis UK, we can organise expeditions within the UK and Europe from a one day Thames Row Challenge to cycling across Britain in our Coast to Coast challenge over 4 days! Improve your fitness, explore the UK and realise your dreams whilst raising funds for our Search 4 a Vaccine Campaign.
Expeditions include treks, bike rides, mountain climbs, white water rafting and sailing. Our challenges cover various difficulty levels, so there's something for everyone.
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Ian Savoury (above left) taking a well-earned rest stop at the Pyg Track on Mount Snowdon on his 3 Peaks challenge.
Ian said "I certainly take my hat off to people who complete the Three Peaks in 24 hours. It was definitely an experience, I was pleased and suprised that I managed to do it! At the time I said never again but there's now a chance that I may be accompanying my fellow climber, Neil, and his son again this year."
Challenges
Tough Ness challenge
Meningitis UK have teamed up with UKMC to bring you a fantastic challenge in beautiful Scotland! Are you ready for the Tough Ness challenge? The 'Tough Ness' is a scenic 40 mile trek followed by an exhilarating 30 mile bike ride on the Great Glen Way and around Loch Ness with camping in between and a celebratory BBQ at the end. This challenge is for teams of 3 people so get your friends involved and complete the Tough Ness Challenge 4 Meningitis UK!
Three Peaks challenge
Meningitis UK's most popular challenge; are you tough enough?
Climb the three highest peaks in the home nations starting with Ben Nevis in Scotland, onto Scafell Pike in England and finishing triumphantly on the top of Mount Snowdon in Wales. Sounds easy? Maybe not when the race is on to climb all three in less than 24 hours! If you love a challenge, are physically fit and want to raise funds for our 'Search for a vaccine campaign' then join your fellow challengers in an unforgettable experience conquering the Three Peaks!
London to Paris Cycle ride
Ooh la la! Take a stylish trip from London to Paris on your bicycle, covering 180 miles through beautiful French countryside over 4 days. When you arrive triumphantly in Paris, you can sample the Parisian culture with a free day to explore the city as your bike is transported back to the UK before you take a quick trip on the Eurostar back home! A moderate level of fitness is required, but with no race to win this is an enjoyable trip from England to France whilst raising funds for Meningitis UK.
You can boost your sponsorship for your challenge like supporter Ali Wright, who has raised hundreds of pounds towards his London to Paris bike ride by holding two music nights in his local area. (Lycra catsuit optional!)
Recent Success Stories
Three Peaks Challenge
Well done to Dave Egerton and his team for completing the Three Peaks Challenge in memory of Liam Keeling.
London to Paris Cycle Ride
Amy Said: 'I was so lucky, but I know so many people and their families aren’t. I can’t imagine having to go through what my family had to endure so I wanted to do something to try and help. I looked at a few charities but really like the search for a vaccine campaign that Meningitis UK were shouting about and decided to support it by cycling from London to Paris.
On July 14th 112 of us congregated in Crystal Palace ready to embark on the 300 mile bike ride to Paris. After 4 days of winds, hills, punctures, sore legs (and bums) and many, many energy bars we arrived at the Eiffel Tower, it was amazing! Really hard work, definitely challenging, but worth every hour of training and every penny of sponsorship! My cycling buddies were great and the ground crew were excellent. Despite all the aches and pains I had such a brilliant and memorable time, and I can't wait to do the next one! Paris to Geneva???? Watch this space!'
Who to contact
Toya Champ, Events Fundraiser, is only a phonecall or email away, to answer any of your queries or help you out with fundraising. Give her a call on 0117 302 6191 or email toyachamp@meningitisuk.org and get detailed information on itineraries, costs and what to expect from each challenge.
You can also have a look at our fundraising resources page , where you will find plenty of advice and help on how to get raise money and get sponsorship. Please also get in touch if you are organising a challenge independently, and we can support you all the way. Remember, we can offer bespoke packages tailored to you, your company or your team so get in touch and the best of luck in your challenge!
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