📅 Date: Saturday 03 May 2025

Experience the stunning beauty of our coastal trail while supporting a great cause. Whether you’re looking for a challenge or a leisurely stroll, we have the perfect route for you. Following the King Charles III England Coast Path starting at Eastbourne Pier and finishing at Hastings Pier. This section of the England Coast Path takes you through some of the finest landscapes in England.

👟 Epic Route 👟

🚶Distance: Approximately 16 miles

📍Start Time & Location: 10am, Eastbourne Pier, Eastbourne 

Description: Embark on the ultimate challenge! This route takes you through diverse landscapes, offering breath taking views and a rewarding experience for seasoned walkers. Prepare for a full-day adventure that will test your endurance and spirit.

👟 Challenger Route 👟

🚶Distance: Approximately 7 miles

📍Start Time & Location: 10:30am, Cooden Beach, Bexhill

Description: Perfect for those who want a shorter distance. This route combines scenic beauty with manageable distance, making it ideal for intermediate walkers seeking an invigorating experience.

🎉 Finish Line Celebration 🎉

No matter which distance you choose, all routes end at Hastings Pier, where we will be waiting to greet you to celebrate your achievements!🏅

Transport 

Transportation will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from our Hospice in Northfleet to the starting point of your chosen route. Return transport from Hastings will depart at 6:00 PM, allowing participants some free time to explore if they finish early before heading back to Gravesend. If you prefer, you are welcome to make your own way home at any time.

Prefer to make your own way there? You can park in Hastings and take a train to Eastbourne, which is approximately a 30-minute journey. More information on train times can be found here -  https://www.southernrailway.com/journey/hastings-to-eastbourne

Transport from the Hospice can be booked during registration for a fee of £10 per person.

Sponsorship

 When you sign up to this event each adult that is registered will automatically have a fundraising page created for them. There is no minimum sponsorship for this event, all we ask is that you raise as much as you can to help us support patients and their families facing life limiting illnesses.

Supporting you: We pride ourselves on giving our participants all the support they need, after all you'll be raising important funds to ensure we can continue to offer our care and support to local families, free of charge.

When taking part in this challenge you can expect to receive:

• Fundraising support along the way including tips and materials.
• Training tips to help you prepare for the big day.
• A medal for all participants.
• A free t-shirt 
• An experience you will never forget!

If you have questions around accessibility or any other questions, please contact the Events Team events@ellenor.org

Supporting Your Local Hospice

ellenor cares for families in Dartford, Gravesham & Swanley.  If you are not local to ellenor or do not have a personal connection to us and would like to support your local hospice, we encourage you to visit:

• St Wilfrid's Hospice – for those in the Eastbourne area
• St Michael's Hospice – for those in the Hastings area

Your support makes a difference in your local community!

Small Print

By signing up to the Walkathon you agree to all of our Terms & Conditions and it is important that you take the time to read these.

• If you are 15 years old or younger, you must be accompanied by a participating supervising adult. 
• Child ticket prices are available on the Challenger Route only. Children must be capable of walking the distance.
• The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• To improve the booking experience, we're using a different booking platform. There is a small charge for this, therefore you'll see a small booking fee per ticket.
• By registering for this event, you confirm that you have read and agreed to ellenor's general Terms and Conditions and the Walkathon's Terms and conditions (documents below).