UK and overseas challenges

Take some time to explore what is on our doorstep or go further afield whilst raising funds for National Star.

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Take some time to explore what is on our doorstep or go further afield whilst raising funds for National Star. Seek your adventure and get set for what promises to be a life-changing challenge. Achieve an incredible personal goal, whilst supporting people with disabilities to achieve theirs too.

Here are just some of the challenges you can do:

Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge (2 days)

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Prepare for an epic challenge through the rugged and dramatic landscape of the Lake District, as you tackle five of England’s most demanding peaks, including its highest – Scafell Pike.

Next available dates: 11-12 August 2023

Find out more about the Lake District 5 Peaks Challenge

Trek to Petra (4 days)

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This new challenge offers a chance to trek through some of the most exhilarating and rugged landscapes in Jordan. You will walk through deep, dramatic gorges and canyons shaped by the elements as well as crossing high ridges on routes once known only to the local Bedouin.

Next available dates: 28 Oct – 4 November 2023, 4 – 11 November 2023, 23 – 30 March 2024, 18 – 25 May 2024, 9 – 16 November 2024

Find out more about the Trek to Petra Challenge

Snowdon Triple Challenge (2 days)

Grab this opportunity to pit yourself against the spectacular landscape of Snowdonia National Park in this tough and exciting multi-activity challenge. You’ll summit the mighty Snowdon as well as tackling challenging biking and kayaking sections all the while surrounded by this stunning part of the UK.

Next available dates: 18 – 19 August 2023

Find out more about the Snowdon Triple Challenge

More challenges

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Visit the Charity Challenge website to discover more challenges you can do and find information about costs, sponsorship and training.

Fundraising support

If you decide to take on any of these fantastic challenges for National Star, we’ll be on hand to provide you with bags of support, fundraising ideas, a free T-shirt or running vest and lots of encouragement, as well as sharing your story on our website and social media channels. If you would like to take part in any other challenge or trek that Charity Challenge have organised then let us know and we will support you every step of the way!

Find out more

Call our Fundraising team on 01242 524478 or email us at fundraising@nationalstar.org to chat about all the different challenges we have on offer here at National Star. We look forward to hearing from you!