Keen trekkers and those seeking an exciting challenge will want to put 7 - 18 November 2020 in their diaries and sign up to trek in the Himalayas with Hospiscare . Hospiscare will be holding a presentation evening on 30 July open to all to find out details at Searle House in Exeter at 6pm.
The 5-day trek will take place among majestic landscapes within sight of the snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna mountain range, where the views are truly awe-inspiring, and sunrise at Poon Hill, the highest point of the trek, is an unforgettable experience. Staying overnight in quaint, locally...
Take on our two day challenge trekking through England's first Natural World Heritage Site and the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. This Jurassic Coast trek has spectacular coastal scenery, from the renowned natural stone archway of Durdle Door to the beautiful circular Lulworth Cove. This is a tough trek, we trek mainly on grassy paths but there are some stony tracks and some section...
Exeter residents can find out how they can kick start their New Year’s resolutions by attending a launch event for a brand new five day trek across Iceland to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
The Trek, which will be taking place in October 2016, will be raising vital funds for RNIB and will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to revel in the beautiful landscape that Iceland has to offer.
Two million people are living with sight loss in the UK and every 15 minutes someone is told they are losing their sight. All funds raised by the...
Exeter locals can find out how they can kick start their New Year’s resolutions by attending a launch event for a brand new five day trek across Iceland to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
The Trek, which will be taking place in October 2016, will be raising vital funds for RNIB and will provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to revel in the beautiful landscape that Iceland has to offer.
Two million people are living with sight loss in the UK and every 15 minutes someone is told they are losing their sight. All funds raised by the...
From Monday 4th May, Paul Mattin will march 170 miles from his Devon home to the Nepali Embassy in London where he will deliver prayer flags and pay respect for the thousands of lives that have been lost.
Paul Mattin from Woodbury Salterton is a former Royal Marines Officer (Captain) who specialises in leadership and training. He has led numerous expeditions to Everest and is in close contact with friends from a Sherpa family living in the Everest Valley.
Follow his journey on social media using #NepalYomp and donate here: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/Nepal-...
Trekkers on the first ever Hospiscare Sahara Trek Challenge are celebrating after raising £40,000 for the local Exeter charity.
Twenty two intrepid trekkers endured searing daytime temperatures, chilly nights, a sandstorm and even spent an evening teaching the hokey cokey to their local Berber guides!
Celia Wilkinson, Hospiscare running and challenge fundraiser, said: “We only walked for three days instead of the planned four because of a massive sandstorm which appeared from nowhere, it was nice and sunny and blue skies, then it went quite dark and the wind got up. As our...
Exeter YMCA saw fantastic success for their annual ‘Y-Walk’ event on Saturday 1 June, as a group of more than 40 trekked 11 miles from Okehampton Camp to Postbridge. The participants raised a fantastic £2,590, which will help further the YMCA’s work of providing accommodation and support to homeless young people.
Chief Executive of Exeter YMCA, Peter Stephenson, said, ‘It was a fantastic day, not only because it was such a scenic walk but also because it was a chance to spend a day with some new people, as well as some old friends, and to share about the work we do. Two of our...
Join Exeter YMCA for an 11 mile trek across the rugged and spectacular paths of Dartmoor, from Okehampton to Postbridge. At the end relax with a meal at the historic East Dart Hotel (included in registration fee).
By taking on this challenge you'll raise much needed awareness and funds to help young homeless people across Devon have a brighter future.
Details
Where: Okehampton Camp to Postbridge (transport will be provided from Exeter YMCA and back, situated on St David's Hill)
