Walking
These fundraising walks listed below complement our Walk for Diabetes programme. From time to time we will also feature walking events arranged by other organisations or individuals, which you can take part in to support Diabetes UK.
If no forthcoming events are listed below, please check back later – new events are added regularly.
Forthcoming events
Sunday 8 September 2013
Sunderland
Keep this date in your diary. There will be walks available for all ages and abilities, including wheelchairs and pushchairs.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Sunderland Big Walks
Walks in Bexhill, Reigate, Waterlooville and Frimley Green
Walks in Malvern, Nottingham, Peak District National Park, Sutton Coldfield, Melton Mowbray, Evesham, Walsall, Lincoln and Birmingham
Walks in Downpatrick, Strabane, Benone, Dungannon, Newtownabbey, Enniskillen, Portrush, Belfast, Hillsborough, Bangor, Lurgan and Antrim.
Saturday 1 June 2013
New Hall Valley Country Park
Wylde Green Road
B76 1QT
- Contact
- Iris Farley
- Email
- amethystcakes@gmail.com
- Phone
- 0121 350 6789
Walks in Havering, Hammersmith, Queens Park, Barnet & Chelsea
Walks in Swindon, South Gloucester and the region's coastal path
Walks in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno and Llys y Fran
Sunday 2 June 2013
Melton Country Park
Wymondham Way
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1HP
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614 500
Walks in Hull, Leeds, Northumberland, Sheffield and the Yorkshire Dales
Sunday 9 June 2013, 11am
Humber Bridge Tourist Information Centre
Ferriby Road
Hessle
HU13 0LN
Join us in this stunning 3 mile walk across the iconic Humber Bridge.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Sunday 9 June 2013 11am
Cleethorpes Promenade
Take part in this two mile "Stroll along the Prom" in Cleethorpes. The event will run from 11am.
- Contact
- David Knighton
- Email
- david.knighton@ntlworld.com
- Phone
- 01469 518688
Sunday 9 June 2013
Walsall Arboretum
Broadway North, West Midlands
Walsall
WS1 2QB
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Walks in Fife, Inverness, Hamilton and Linlithgow
Walks in Morecambe Bay, Rochdale Canal and Sherdley Park
Sunday 9th June 2013
Wollaton Park
Nottingham
NG8 2AE
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614 500
A walk through the beautiful Clifton Park in the heart of Rotherham. Participants are invited to complete the one mile circuit as many times as they like, to help raise vital funds for Diabetes UK.
- Email
- tnougherfuller@btinternet.com
- Phone
- 01709 852 057
Walks in North Norfolk, Luton and Brentwood
Join us for a three-mile walk around Queen’s Park in London to mark the start of Diabetes Week.
- Contact
- London Team
- Email
- fundraising.london@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1126
Sunday 9 June 2013
Graves Park
Sheffield
Take part in this 3 mile walk in Graves Park. The route is wheelchair friendly and dogs are welcome, so why not pack a picnic and enjoy a great family day out.
- Contact
- Lesley Waller
- Email
- lesleywaller@blueyonder.co.uk
- Phone
- 0114 2817708
Saturday 22 June 2013
Isle of Arran
Come challenge yourself, friends or workmates, and be part of the action in the 2013 Arran Bike'n’Hike Challenge. Cycle 55 miles around the beautiful Isle of Arran, then, if you’re really up for a challenge, you can choose to climb the island's highest peak, Goat Fell, at 2867ft.
This is a unique event organised by GE Caledonian volunteers in aid of Diabetes UK Scotland, and funds raised from this event will go to support children's holidays.
Sign up now for the Arran Bike'n'Hike Challenge.
For more information:
- Contact
- Susan Williamson
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Friday 5 - Saturday 6 July 2013
Take up the challenge of walking 40 miles, in approximately 24 hours, across the North York Moors in 2013 and support Diabetes UK every step of the way.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Lyke Wake Walk Booking Site
Saturday 6 July 2013
Chalkwell Park
Westcliff
Southend on Sea
SS0 8NB
Join team Diabetes UK for a fantastic Twilight or Moonlight Walk along Southend's seafront and Westcliff's cliff tops...
- Contact
- Eastern Fundraising Team
- Email
- fundraising.eastern@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01376 501 390
- Website
- Moonlight Colourthon
Help yourself to stay healthy by joining us on the 10km walk and helping Diabetes UK to improve the lives of people with diabetes.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Saturday 13 July 2013
Telford Town Park
Telford
TF4 3NZ
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 21st July 2013
Hatton Country World
Dark Land, Hatton
Warwickshire
CV35 8XA
A lovely family walk around to scenic Hatton Country World.
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Sunday 18 August 2013
Settle, Yorkshire Dales
Join Diabetes UK at the Yorkshire Walking Festival. The festival offers three walks, to suit all abilities. From a 5 mile walk starting in Malham to a 26 mile marathon hike setting off from Settle, everyone can get involved and experience the fresh air of the countryside.
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Walk for All website
29 Aug - 1 Sept 2013
Challenging Trek
to conquer the UK's
highest peaks
Sunday 1st September 2013
Raphael's Restaurant
Boat Lane
Evesham, Worcestershire
WR11 4BP
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Saturday 15 September 2013
Tesco Stores Ltd
St Peter's Drive
Worcester
WR5 3SW
A 2 or 4 mile family friendly walk in Worcester
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614500
Saturday 21 September 2013
Birmingham Canal Network
- Contact
- Midlands Team
- Email
- midlands@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01922 614 500
19-24 October 2013
Morocco
Experience the vast Sahara Desert on this exciting trek! This challenge has the option to help at a street child project in Marrakech for two days at the end of the trip.
- Contact
- Hannah Minnery
- Email
- hannah.minnery@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 020 7424 1000
Sunday 17 November 2013, 10am to 4pm
Albert Bridge
Chelsea
London
To celebrate World Diabetes Day this year, we are organising a walk across the heart of London.
Registration deadline: 25 October 2013
- Phone
- 020 7424 1126