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Embark on unforgettable adventures across the UK and Worldwide, designed for solo travellers and small groups. Join our expert leaders, local guides, and a team of like-minded travellers on your next great journey. Where will you go?
overseas Treks
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Ultra Adventures
PUSH YOURSELF FURTHER
Keen walkers and runners alike can join us for our Ultra Adventures. Choose from one of 4 excellent events in iconic locations, and test yourself with 2 marathons distances over 2 days. You walk it, you can run it, or a little of both.
Solo travellers couples, & small groups
challenge yourself with like minded adventurers
Whether you’re exploring the wonders of Machu Picchu, or tackling a snow-capped Himalayan peak, you’ll be part of a larger group with full support all the way. Most people join up on their own, around 60%, with the rest bringing along friends or family. It’s a fun, social and safe way to explore the world and take on new challenges. There’s always an opportunity to make new friends and push yourself further!
The Very Best Support
Our team are with you every step of the way
All of our challenges come with full support from our experienced team of UK Leaders and Medics. Expect great characters, on hand to ensure the team bond and able to share their own knowledge. In-country, you’ll have the very best local crews working to deliver a smooth and enjoyable adventure! We use good accommodation, source great food, and our itineraries include all the highlights you’ll want to see before heading back home. To help you prepare, we have an in-depth Challenge app, containing kit lists, training guides and more.
Overseas Trips of the Month
EARLY BIRD £100 OFF UNTIL 26TH DEC’
ICELAND CHALLENGE
- Iceland
- 4 Day Itinerary
- Camping
NEW FOR 2025! Take on the land of fire & ice on this new Iceland Ultra Adventure, set against the backdrop of the rugged landscape of Iceland’s South-Western highlands. Expect steep and rugged back-country terrain, breath-taking views and the very best support. This 4-day trip is action packed and scenic – with some steep volcanic terrain and beautiful views. It will test and reward you!
BHUTAN DRUK PATH TREK
- Moderate
- 55km
- 13 Day Itinerary
- Camping & Hotels
A unique trek through the pristine and unspoilt Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. This 13-day varied challenge includes 6 trekking days and visits to the most special sites of this incredible, remote and pristine country. See the mighty peaks of the Eastern Himalayas, experience the incredible Buddhist culture, and finish with a chance to explore the capital Thimpu and enjoy a traditional Bhutanese celebration meal.
UK Challenges
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Corporate Challenges
Motivation. Wellbeing. Engagement. CSR
Energise colleagues, boost wellbeing, engagement & loyalty, and ensure CSR objectives are on-track. We’ve planned & delivered many amazing corporate challenges – from taking Harrods, HSBC, Blackrock, DHL, Citibank to Kilimanjaro’s summit; groups from British Gas & WPP on grand cycling tours; to hundreds of Tesco trekkers relaying the full length of Britain. Whatever challenge your organisation is looking for – UK, Europe, overseas – mass participation, small group, or even a company wide ‘virtual event’ – we can make it happen!
Open Evenings
Hear more about one of our challenges – we run regular open evenings for a selected range of trips – either online, or you can join our team in-person. The sessions last for around one hour, and include time for any questions you might have – PLUS there are exclusive discounts.
Charity Challenges
We can help boost fundraising & loyalty
We deal with over 700 UK charities of all sizes, and our challenge events have helped raise over £100 million for good causes. We run UK’s biggest & best series of walks & runs with our famous Ultra Challenge Series®, helping raise over £10 million annually for UK charities. For bigger challenges, charity fundraisers can take places on our open group departures, or we can create a bespoke challenge for your charity if you have a larger group. We have the range of events, the experience, the track record, and the passion to help your charity with a fundraising challenge.
The UK’s best loved & biggest series of walking & running trail challenges – with 40,000+ adventurers taking part each year and raising over £10 million for charity. In 2025 we have 20 fantastic events across the country that your charity can promote to your fundraisers & corporate partners.
We have 40+ events & adventures across UK, Europe, & overseas that your charity can promote to your supporters as amazing fundraising challenges. They’ll get full support all the way, with UK mountain leaders & medics on our tough overseas treks – and you’ll have the confidence of dealing with a first class operator that has over 25 years experience within the charity challenge sector.
Many charities want their own special ‘bespoke’ trip – tailored for their supporters to act as a focal point for a major fundraising initiative – and we’ve organised hundreds of successful, unique, challenges. Whether it’s a trek, cycle, community project, or mass participation event – in the UK or abroad – our Team will deliver the perfect event, which your charity will be proud of, and will inspire your supporters!
We have a flexible platform which facilitates any form of virtual challenge for our clients – whether it’s walking, running, cycling, climbing, swimming, or even haircutting! An engaging virtual challenge could be a great addition to your charity’s fundraising program – and we can deliver it.
Latest News
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Get Ready for the NEW Iceland Challenge
Adventure on 2 wheels
Our first Jordan Ultra Challenge!
Join us for a live Kilimanjaro Open Evening
OUR FIRST BHUTAN DRUK PATH CHALLENGE
Our Charity Partners
Many who take on one of our challenges also support a charity to help others, and to make it really count, and our events raise £10+ million / year for 400 or so UK charities. You can choose a cause that’s close to your heart – they’ll welcome your commitment and will help you with their fundraising support.
Get in Touch
Reach out if you’ve a question – or if your company or charity might like to work with us – and a member of our team will get back to you.
Tel: 0207 609 6695
Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00
Sat – Sun Closed