Fulfil your appetite for adventure and raise money for your local hospice
With treks ranging from short walks throughout the UK countryside to epic mountain treks all over the globe, our treks and trails partner, Discover Adventure, provide a great selection of unforgettable adventures to suit your ability and budget.
Take a look at our popular treks below – hover over each image to find out more. Treks are categorised into three colour grades to provide guidance on which option is right for you.
Standing at the summit by moonlight will be an unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the mountain slopes as you descend. A popular summit trek by day-time, it forms a real challenge by night.
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) by Night
2 Days | UK
Snowdon by Night is a yellow-graded level 2 challenge, ideal for those who want moderate distances and non-technical terrain.
Fundraising Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £49 to Discover Adventure, then raise £350 for St Giles Hospice approximately 10 weeks before departure.
Full Payment Option.
Pay a registration fee of £49 to Discover Adventure, then pay £175 to Discover Adventure approximately 8 weeks before departure. Raise as much as you can for St Giles Hospice in your own time and make the payment separately.
Find out more information about the trek, departure dates and booking details please visit www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/snowdon-by-night-Yr-Wyddfa
This challenging and adventurous trek takes you through unique landscapes in one of the friendliest countries in the world, ending at the impressive rock-hewn facades of Petra’s red canyons, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Trek to Ancient Petra
9 Days | Jordan
The Trek to Ancient Petra is an orange-graded level 1 challenge, the terrain gets hillier, the distances get longer and the days get tougher.
Fundraising Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £299 to Discover Adventure, then £3,950 to St Giles Hospice approximately 10 weeks before departure.
Part-Payment Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £299 to Discover Adventure, then £500 to Discover adventure and £2,950 to St Giles Hospice approximately 10 weeks before departure.
Full Payment Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £299 to Discover Adventure, then pay £1,825 to Discover Adventure approximately 8 weeks before departure. Raise as much as you can for St Giles Hospice in your own time and make the payment separately.
Find out more information about the trek, departure dates and booking details please visit https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/trek-to-ancient-petra
Nepal is a country in a league of its own with breathtakingly beautiful scenery, a fascinating culture and friendly people. Meeting the villagers whilst trekking through this landlocked gem of a nation is one of its greatest pleasures.
Everest Base Camp Trek
18 Days | Nepal
The Everest Base Camp Trek is a red-graded level 2 challenge.
Red-graded treks take the challenge level up another notch – you’ll experience long, hard days, often incorporating the additional challenge of trekking at altitude. It’s likely you’ll be camping, so a lack of home comforts might really push you to your limits, but it is all part of the experience!
Fundraising Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £499 to Discover Adventure, then £5,000 to St Giles Hospice 10 weeks before departure.
Full Payment Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £499 to Discover Adventure, then £500 to Discover Adventure and £4,000 to St Giles Hospice 10 weeks before departure.
Full Payment Option.
Pay an initial registration fee of £499 to Discover Adventure, then £2,250 to Discover Adventure 8 weeks before departure. Raise as much as you can for St Giles Hospice in your own time and make the payment separately.
Find out more information about the trek, departure dates and booking details please visit https://www.discoveradventure.com/challenges/everest-base-camp-trek
Why get sponsored for your trek?
Supporters taking part in our sponsored treks over the last 5 years have raised more than £96,000 to fund care for local people, which is truly amazing!
Did you know…
£28 could pay for 1 hour of one-to-one nursing care for a patient
£40 could pay for 1 hour of our Advice and Referrals team
£200 could pay for visits to a patient in their own home by our community nurses
We’re here for you… because you’re here for us
Lisa Redgrave recently supported St Giles Hospice by taking on a life-changing trek through Petra. We hope Lisa’s story inspires others to participate in a trekking challenge!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’ve signed up to a challenge, make sure to let us know so we can support your fundraising journey! Email fundraising@stgileshospice.com or call 01543 434751.
Yellow-graded challenges are ideal for those who want moderate distances and non-technical terrain.
Increasing the challenge level and the terrain gets hillier, the distances get longer and the days get tougher.
Red-graded treks take the challenge level up another notch – you’ll experience long, hard days, often incorporating the additional challenge of trekking at altitude.
You’ll be provided with a full kit list tailored to your trek of choice upon sign up. Please see below guides on hiking essentials that may support with your preparation.
Walking Poles
How to use walking poles on your trekking challenge. From how to select the right height, to walking with them, the benefits of using them and when to use rubber tips (if you’re trekking the Inca Trail – make sure you watch this!)
Walking Boots
Your essential guide to selecting the right walking boots ahead of your next trekking challenge. From the differences in material to ankle support and what trips different types of boots are appropriate for.
Waterproofs
Top tips for choosing the right waterproofs for your trekking challenge, from International Mountain Leader, Steve. This video will cover: jackets, trousers, seams, hoods and the essential elements you need to select.
Daysacks
Not sure that old backpack is right for your trek? This video by Discover Adventure will provide advice on how to select the right size of pack for your trek challenge and what to look for when shopping.
Discover Adventure strongly recommends that you arrange purchasing travel insurance at the point of booking, if not, within 6 months of the trip departure. If anything prevents you from taking part in your chosen challenge, you will only be covered if you have adequate insurance in place.
Discover Adventure outlines that your insurance should cover you for all of activities that are included in your chosen challenge (including maximum height for altitude treks) as well as evacuation and repatriation. Look carefully at what cancellation cover is included to ensure you’re happy with that: free or very basic insurance packages have limited cover. By and large you really do get what you pay for so ensure you have the cover you want.
Insurers now regard Covid-19 as a ‘known event’ so it’s important to ensure your policy gives you cover specifically for this. More policies are emerging that include this and as always it’s important that you read all the detail and are happy with the level of cover before you purchase it.