Other challenges
Had your fill of jumping from planes, abseiling down cliffs and riding the rapids? Here's where you'll find other ways of taking the challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK.
If no forthcoming events are listed below, please check back later - new events are added regularly.
Forthcoming events
17th August 2013
Dores
Loch Ness
Inverness
IV2 6TR
Take on the "Big Yin" - conditions can be challenging on this one mile swim, but the views down Loch Ness are awe-inspiring. For the novice open-water swimmer, the "Wee Nessie" half mile swim is also an excellent first-time challenge.
- Email
- scotlandfundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 0141 245 6380
Saturday 22 June 2013
Alton Water Park
Suffolk
Join Team Diabetes UK at the Great East Swim 2013! the perfect challenge for swimmers of all abilities!
Experience open water swimming safe in the knowledge expert kayakers and safety boats are with you every step of the way.
- Contact
- Eastern Fundraising Team
- Email
- fundraising.eastern@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01376 505242
- Website
- www.greatswim.org
Go the Extra Mile

Make your miles go further by participating in our gym based challenge where you can run, cycle, swim or row a distance agreed with your gym instructor.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
Once a month from from February - October
Magna Science Adventure Centre
Sheffield Road
Rotherham
S60 1DX
Diabetes UK is delighted to offer you this unique and exhilarating exprience of Bungee Jumping indoors.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- UK Bungee Club Website
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club
Wiggington
Banbury
OX15 6QQ
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club would like to invite you to their extremely popular Charity Golf Day, which is taking place this year in aid of Diabetes UK.
- Email
- societies@tadmartongolf.com
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
29 Aug - 1 Sept 2013
Challenging Trek
to conquer the UK's
highest peaks
Between July and September 2014
Saturday 14 September 2013
Napolean's Nose, Cavenhill
We’re looking for dare devils to join us for our Cave Hill Abseil this September and descend 100 feet for Diabetes UK Northern Ireland
- Contact
- Naomi Brown
- Email
- nifundraising@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 028 9066 6646
Thursday 10 October 2013
Sandford Springs Golf Club
Kingsclere
Hampshire
RG26 5RT
Enjoy a round of golf, whilst raising vital funds for Diabetes UK.
- Contact
- Liz Thornton
- Email
- liz.thornton@diabetes.org.uk
At least once a month throughout the year
Transporter Bridge Visitors Centre
Ferry Road
Middlesbrough
TS2 1PL
Diabetes UK is delighted to offer you this exhilarating and unique exprience of Bungee Jumping 160ft towards the River Tees.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- UK Bungee Club Website
Jump in to 2013
Why not take up the exhilarating challenge of bungee jumping in to 2013 and raising vital funds for Diabetes UK in the process.
- Contact
- Northern & Yorkshire Office
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- ukbungee.co.uk
Saturday & Sunday 19 & 20 October 2013
Tyne Bridge
Castle Garth
Newcastle
Diabetes UK is pleased to offer you this exhilarating and unique experience of zipping 230m across the river Tyne.
The zip slide starts from the Newcastle side of the bridge and travels diagonally across the River Tyne, finishing at HMS Calliope on the Gateshead side.
- Contact
- Diabetes UK Northern & Yorkshire
- Email
- northyorks@diabetes.org.uk
- Phone
- 01325 488606
- Website
- Zip Slides UK website