Specialists in palliative care

Overseas Treks

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 £630,000 for St John’s Hospice. Walk with us as we celebrate our 40th year. Read about our recent expeditions and why not register your interest for the next one?

COMING SOON: CHINA TREK 2026!
Come along to our Information Event on 30th Jan 2025 to find out more.
Or email [email protected]
(Trekking dates: 5th-13th September 2026)

Key Details

Trek Dates:
NEW 2ND DATES ADDED:
12th - 20th Sept 2026
First date: 
5th- 13th Sept 2026 (FULL)
Trekking Days:
5
Trek Grade:
Challenging (1/3)
Cost per person:
£299 Registration Fee
£3992 (£1996 Cost of the trip & £1996 Fundraising target)

Trek 2026 – Great Wall of China Trek

Our adventure starts: 
NEW 2ND DATE: 12th September 2026
5th September 2026 (FULL)

This will be the 8th St John’s Hospice trek and our 10th year of trekking, returning to the site of our first ever trek: The Great Wall of China! 2026 will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of St John’s.

Due to huge demand we are now planning two expeditions to China for September 2026. Our original trek 5th-13th is now FULL, there are still places available for our second trip 12th - 20th Sept. Click the BOOK NOW button to start your trek for St John's Hospice!
Join St John’s Hospice on an amazing fundraising trek to of the of new wonders of the world. This trek adventure is a wonderful opportunity to explore the history and culture of China while pushing yourself to new heights.
Along the trek you’ll be seeing different parts of the Great Wall – which stretches 6000km across the country. Along the way you’ll see watchtowers, battlements, ancient barracks as well as the villages, towns and cities that the wall passes as it zig zags across the stunning landscape.
You’ll have the chance to explore many of the places along the way with your trekking team mates, taking in the local customs and cuisine.
It’s a trek into the past to remember!

Option A – Minimum Sponsorship

Registration Fee £299
Minimum Sponsorship £3,992

(You must be clear in all promotions that a percentage of your fundraising target is to cover the cost of the trip for yourself)

Option B – Self-Funding

Registration Fee £299
Challenge balance £1,996
Fundraising pledge £1,996

You pay the non-refundable Registration Fee of £299 to Global Adventure Challenges. 12 weeks before the challenge you will receive a reminder to pay the challenge balance of £1,996. This is in addition to the Registration Fee and is to be paid to GAC no later than 12 weeks prior to departure – 13th June 2026.

Key Details

Duration:
10th - 17th October 2025
Trekking Days:
5
Trek Grade:
Tough (2/3)
Cost per person:
£299 Registration Fee
£3,689 (£1,849 Cost of the trip & £1,849 Fundraising target)

Trek 2025 – Spain Camino de Santiago Trek

Our adventure starts: 10th October 2025

Join us as we take on a classic european trek to support the work of St John's Hospice
Join us on a classic Camino de Santiago experience – trekking the last 100km of the famous Camino Frances (The French Way) section of the popular pilgrimage route. Trek across the green rolling landscapes of rural Galicia, meet fellow pilgrims, discover local traditions and enjoy the unique atmosphere – today the Camino is more than a pilgrimage but a remarkable journey and unique experience. Starting from Sarria, we trek for five days through charming villages, forests and rural countryside visiting many picturesque churches along the way. Our final destination is the magical Santiago Old Town, a wonderful UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Option A – Minimum Sponsorship

Minimum Sponsorship £3,698

You raise the whole cost through fundraising efforts.
80% (£2,958.40) to be raised no later than 18th July 2025.
100% to be raised by 10th October 2025.

(You must be clear in all promotions that a percentage of your fundraising target is to cover the cost of the trip for yourself)

Option B – Self-Funding

£1,849 fundraising pledge
£1,849 cost of trip

Cost of trip paid directly to Global Adventure Challenges by 18th July 2025.
You also commit to raising £1,849, which is to be received by the charity no later than 10th October 2025.

Support YOUR Hospice

This trek is a wonderful opportunity to challenge yourself and help keep your hospice caring!

Your hospice needs you to take up this challenge to ensure that we can continue to be there when people need us most. Like the trek, fundraising is a team effort and the St John’s Hospice fundraising team will help you every step of the way in helping secure your funds.

If you think you are up for this challenge you can sign up today. If you have any questions please get in touch, our fundraising team will be happy to help.

Our Trek Adventure Blogs

17th November 2024
Day 11 – India Trek 2024

So, the trekkers begin their journey home. After a leisurely breakfast, the group enjoy a mooch around the area. Some visit Agra fort, others opt for a visit to the posh hotel around the corner for coffee and the rooftop terrace for some last rays of the sun. The weather will be very different back […]

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16th November 2024
Day 10 – India Trek 2024

The overnight train arrives in Delhi. The hustle and bustle is a bit of a shock after the quiet night train! Our guides find us porters to take our bags to the bus (£1.50 each!- well worth it as our bags are heavy and there is a way to walk!) We climb on the bus […]

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15th November 2024
Day 9 – India Trek 2024

Last night, the trekkers enjoyed their celebration meal. After eating, all of them were presented with a trek Global medal, something to help them remember thjs very special experience. Maddy Bass spoke a few words based on “Trekkers’ Glory”- what did they fear before the trek, and what have they learned to help combat this […]

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14th November 2024
Day 8 – India Trek 2024

The porters are ready with hot drinks at 6am this morning: most of the group are awake by then to watch the sun rise over the mountains. It’s a beautiful time of the day to reflect on what the challenge has meant for us all. We pack up for the final time. The trekkers are […]

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13th November 2024
Day 7 – India Trek 2024

Today we are reaching the highest altitude of the trek. We get up early, have a breakfast of pancakes, toast and cereals. Before we set off Phil, of our trekkers, leads us in a stretching routine. Our muscles are tired and sore from the last 3 days, so there are a few groans but again […]

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13th November 2024
Day 6 – India Trek 2024

We have all fallen into morning our routine quickly- up and dress, pack up kit, have breakfast. Today Sam, one of our trekkers, leads us in a warm up. There are a few groans as we all try to do squats and stretch some very tired bodies but it really helps and gets the blood […]

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11th November 2024
Day 5 – India Trek 2024

We rise at 6.30, packing up our belongings before having fresh eggs, porridge and toast for breakfast- a welcome start for what we know will be a tough day. Trekking starts promptly at 8am. It’s going to be an 8 hour day so Craig, our trek leader, reminds us to top up our water and […]

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10th November 2024
Day 4 – India Trek 2024

Today we finally start our trek! After an early breakfast the taxis drive us up into the mountains, through some more narrow and winding roads to Satovari, where we pick up the start of our trek and where the mules join us.  After taking our starting photo, we collect our prepared packed lunches and fill […]

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9th November 2024
Day 3 – India Trek 2024

The overnight train was a new experience for most of us- not very comfortable, noisy from the the sheer volume of people on the train constantly coming up and down the corridors and a real mixture of sleeping arrangements with the locals. However the team were all supporting each other and we certainly shared some […]

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8th November 2024
Day 2 – India Trek 2024

We finally arrive in Delhi after 21 hours of travel covering a distance of 5098 miles in the air. Although not a lot of sleep was had, we are excited and ready for the day ahead! After a freshen up we spend a few hours enjoying the sights, smells and sounds of Delhi. This includes […]

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8th November 2024
Day 1 – India Trek 2024

Today the group finally left for the St John’s Hospice India Trek 2024! There were mixed emotions as we left after 21 months of planning and fundraising. Tears because of missing families, smiles and excitement that we are finally on the way! Thanks to the catering staff at the hospice for the fab bacon buns […]

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31st January 2023
Trek 2024 – India Dalai Lama Trek

our adventure starts: 7th November 2024 Book Now Contact Us Download Brochure  Start Fundraisingtrek responsibilities  Join us as we explore India trekking through the foothills of the Himalaya’s. Our challenge begins in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and the centre of the Tibetan Community are situated. We have time to explore this fascinating town before […]

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