Fundraising Challenges

Join St John’s Hospice for a once in a lifetime trip to some of the world’s most amazing places! Since our first overseas trek in 2016, our intrepid explorers have raised over £300,000 for St John’s Hospice. Previous treks have included China, Nepal, the Sahara Dunes, Peru and Cambodia!

Read about our recent expedition and register your interest for the next one!

The Keswick 2 Barrow Walk takes place very year and is a firm favourite in the challenge calendar!

The date for 2024 is 11th May and gives you the opportunity to take part in an iconic walk whilst raising funds for St John's Hospice care for patients and their families a across North Lancashire, the South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire!

You could be part of the St John’s Hospice teams joining one of two walks: Keswick to Barrow or Coniston to Barrow walks, with distances of 40 miles and 21 miles respectively. You will have a fantastic day; feel an incredible sense of achievement and be supported through the entire preparation process and on the day itself. 

Please visit the Keswick to Barrow website to register and find out more on this great event: www.keswick2barrow.co.uk

If you have questions or already entered and want your place to support palliative and end of life care in your community, please contact our fundraising team: [email protected]

Yes, you read that correctly! We are holding our third London to Paris Cycle Event! This is an amazing challenge event for 2024 that sees you cycling from London to Paris (yes, in real-life, not virtually) whilst raising vital funds for St John's care of patients and families. Transport to and from London and an overnight stay prior to the start of the ride is also included!

We hold regular information evenings where you have the chance to find out more, chat to those who have done it previously and enjoy a brew and biscuits. There is no obligation to sign up on the night and if you do you will receive a free Hospice cycling top and a discount code for the sign-up fee!

The feedback from participants is truly incredible so if you want a genuinely amazing opportunity then this could be for you!

The dates of this cycling event, taking in two stunning cities are 25th – 29th September 2024. For further details, download the brochure below or contact Lisa on tel: 01524 382538.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks route is 24 miles (38.6km) and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. Yes, this is quite the challenge and it's one people return to year after year for the memorable experiences it brings. This next Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes place 18 June 2023.

If this feels like the right one for you it would be wonderful if you would walk the three peaks for St John's Hospice. By doing so you will be directly helping patients and families in your local area, in a community near you. 

To sign up to this challenge contact [email protected]