• London
  • Hike
  • £200.00 target
  • £49.00
  • Difficulty: Green
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Difficulty levels explained

Green

Easiest – A challenge for beginners, suitable for most fitness levels.

Yellow

Moderate – Slightly more demanding. Some previous experience is beneficial.

Amber

Advanced – A difficult challenge, a real test of endurance and agility.

Red

Expert – The most strenuous of our challenges. High fitness and specialised gear are often necessary.

On this London hike, you'll explore the city along a route with 29 impressive landmarks and key sites from British military history. Join this city-based Heroes Hike and walk with others who share your passion for history and supporting our Armed Forces community.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Finishers medal
  • Free Branded Headband on arrival
  • Historical insights from a knowledgeable historian
  • Tea/Coffee on arrival
  • A glass of fizz at the finish line to celebrate your achievement
  • 1:10 ratio of expert tour guides
  • Help for Heroes presence - your personal Cheer Squad!
  • Veteran Ambassador presence
  • Kit list and training plan
London Military Landmarks Heroes Hike
London Military Landmarks Heroes Hike - Help for Heroes

About the London Military Landmarks Heroes Hike

  • Join us for an unforgettable Heroes Hike in London—our only city-based adventure, so you won't want to miss it!
  • This hike is a half-marathon length route.
  • As you walk through the capital, you'll explore 29 significant landmarks, delving into London's rich military history. Along the route, you'll encounter iconic locations like the Tower of London, as well as lesser-known sites such as the Bomber Command Memorial and the Women of World War II Monument.
  • Plus, with an expert historian on hand, you're in for an exciting and informative journey.

This challenge is bespoke to Help for Heroes and is organised and managed by our event provider, RAW Adventures.

Happy, smiling, cheerful staff. A small group can make such a big difference to a person’s outlook on life”

Colin

Heroes Hiker 2024

FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION

The registration fee for all participants is £49 per person.

The fundraising target that we ask each participant to raise is £200. Please note you don't have to meet this target before the event. You can continue to collect donations afterwards. 

The Events Team are always on hand to support you through your fundraising. You can find some handy Fundraising Tools on our website, and we have lots of Fundraising ideas to get you started.

  • Heroes Hikes FAQs
    • Heroes Hikes are all about having a great time. There's so much you can get out of the experience:

      • Challenge yourself - feel a real sense of achievement. 
      • Discover some of the UK’s most stunning hiking spots.
      • Show your support for the Armed Forces community.
      • Meet new friends, hear inspiring stories from our charity Ambassadors, and make memories!
    • For every Heroes Hike, we’ve got you covered with:

      • A complete kit list to make sure you’ve got the hiking essentials.
      • A training plan to get you ready for the day.
      • Fundraising tips and advice.
      • Our friendly Events Team, on hand to answer your questions.
      • Expert guides leading the way and supporting you every step of the hike.
    • You can sign up for as many hikes as you want! We've grouped them into four exciting bundles: Three Peaks in Three Months, Best of British Countryside, Coastal Routes, and Historic Hikes. Why not challenge yourself to complete a set? Or mix and match your favourite locations.

    • If your dog is well behaved, kept on a lead at all times and is cleared up after; then they are welcome to join us. Livestock are kept in fields and mountains along the routes and the surrounding areas, as well as many hidden holes and cliffs, which can be extremely dangerous to a dog focused on chasing other animals (rabbits, birds, sheep, other dogs etc). Please keep your dog on a lead for this reason. Please also bring dog poo bags to clean up after your dog.

      If you do decide to bring your dog, please let your Event Manager know. They will be in touch with you following your registration or you can email them on events@helpforheroes.org.uk.

    • Our NEW bulk registration option makes it easier than ever for your team to join the event.

      Here’s how it works:

      1. Pre-purchase group tickets in one simple transaction.
      2. Receive a unique registration link to share with your teammates.
      3. Watch your team sign up with ease and get ready to make a difference!

      Unite your team, support a great cause, and enjoy a hassle-free signup process.

      Got a discount code? These work on group bookings too!

    • Here’s a general outline for the day of your hike:

      • 0700am Recommended time for breakfast (this is not provided to you on the event)
      • 0800am Arrive at the start location for registration
      • 0830am Kit check and safety briefing
      • 0900am latest planned departure time
      • 5:00 PM+: Challenge complete! Arrive back at the event car park

      Please note that these timings might change slightly. You’ll receive full details 2 weeks before the event.

    • All Heroes Hikes are open to entrants aged 10 and over. 

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions our Events Team is on hand from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Email: events@helpforheroes.org.uk

Heroes Hikes: London Military Landmarks

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