Complete a section of the Great North Walk and/or challenge your legs with some elevation – your choice of Option 1, Option 2 or both.
Option 1 – Heaton Gap
When: Saturday 1 August from 8am
Walk: Heaton Gap
Distance: 2.7kms
Elevation: 351m – challenging, best for walkers with experience or current training in their legs
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Option 2 – Heaton Gap to Wakefield
When: Saturday 1 August from 9:30am
Walk: Heaton Gap to Wakefield on the Great North Walk
Distance: 9kms
Elevation: 337m – mostly easy with some short steep sections
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Cost: free
What To Bring: minimum 500ml of water per person for Option 1 and 750ml per person for Option 2, multiple snacks, optional sunscreen and insect repellent
What To Wear: fully enclosed shoes such as walking boots or joggers/sneakers, sun-safe clothing and a hat – please check the weather forecast to see if you’d like to add a raincoat
Want to join us? No experience needed just average fitness and the items listed above.
We will organise a car shuffle once numbers are known.
Please complete the booking form and we’ll be in touch with details on where to meet.
