energetic: Charity Challenges

Always wanted to walk the Great Wall of China........why not do it for charity. Charity challenges can be on any scale, almost anywhere in the world, from taking part in a moderate 20km walk to climbing Everest! If you have always wanted to walk the Great Wall of China, horse ride in Mongolia, trek across Iceland, dog-sled in Norway, cycle through Cuba or any number of other holiday ideas, a charity challenge could be the answer. UK events may be just last a couple of days whilst overseas challenges usually range from 7 to 22 days. All of the charity events are graded in terms of difficulty, so you can pick the one that best suits you. Usually all you have to do is pay a registration fee, plus insurance and agree to raise a minimum sponsorship and in return, you get the trip of a lifetime.

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UK

It may seem like most of the challenges are in far off locations but if you want to stay closer to home, there’s something for you too. For an energetic challenge, you could canoe Ullswater Lake, climb Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England and undertake a challenging bike ride back to base, all to be completed in 9 hours!

Europe

One option for a European challenge would be to trek the Kerry Way - the heart and sole of the Emerald Isle! Following the Iveragh Peninsula you would experience mountain scenery, beaches and the wonderful hospitality of Ireland. Or Further a field, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela is a massive network of footpaths that stretch across the whole of Europe, all of which ultimately lead to Santiago de Compostela on the Atlantic Spanish coast. You can choose a charity challenge which takes the higher route through the Pyrenees, with breathtaking scenery, before crossing into Spain and going down hill to finish in the wonderful city of Jaca. And for something completely different, dog sledding over 200 kilometres into the wilds of Norway, proves the ultimate challenge for many participants.

And Beyond

Kilimanjaro’s snow capped peak climbs 5000 metres and is one of the most magnificent sights in Africa. It is the highest freestanding mountain in the world and one of the highest trekking mountains in the world and as such has become a popular destination for those looking for a challenge. For a South American adventure, you could join a charity trek to Patagonia and explore the Torres del Paine mountain range with it's snow-clad peaks, and superb wildlife. Trekkers will also almost certainly have the chance to see a variety of birds of prey as well as flamingos. If you fancy an adventure on 2 wheels, sign up for a stunning bike ride through some of the best scenery that Costa Rica has to offer. The journey will take you from the Pacific to the Atlantic Coast completely crossing Central America.

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