Walks and treks

If you enjoy walking, we have a range of walking and trekking challenges to suit all fitness levels - simply choose your distance and complete your challenge at a pace that suits you. For longer distance challenges up to 100km, see our Ultra Challenges section.

I’ve got my own place

Join our amazing team of fundraisers by taking part in any challenge you choose. Read more

Kiltwalk | Aberdeen | 7 June

4 or 18 mile options Read more

National Three Peaks Challenge

Various dates | 24 hours, 26 miles, 3,000 metres Read more

Kiltwalk | Dundee | 16 August

4.3 and 20 mile options Read more

London Summer Walk | 22 August

London | 10km, 25km and full marathon options Read more

Thames Moonlight 10 Challenge | 11 Sept

London | 10km and 10 mile options Read more

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge | 12 Sept

Yorkshire | Climb 1,585m | Charity places available Read more

Thames Bridges Trek | 12 Sept

London | 10km or 25km options Read more

Kiltwalk | Edinburgh | 13 Sept

5, 11 or 20 mile options Read more

London Halloween Walk | 31 Oct

London | 10km and 25km options Read more

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Download our PSHE lessons on loss and bereavement

Download our free PSHE lessons and resources for schools on loss and bereavement for Key Stages 1-4. These have been developed by teachers and bereavement support workers.

Supporting bereaved children and young people

Children and young people grieve just as much as adults but they can show it in different ways. Find out how you can help them and more about child grieving.
Children's understanding of death at different ages

Guidance on children's understanding of death at different ages and stages of development.
Explaining to a child that someone has died

Guidance on explaining to a child that someone has died.
Explaining death and dying to children

Guidance for teachers and parents on talking to children about death and dying,
Grieving for a child

No parent expects to face the death of their child. See our resource for support and guidance on grieving for a child.
When a grandparent dies

The death of a grandparent is often a child or young person’s first encounter with the death of someone important. Parents have a great deal to manage when their own parent or carer dies.
Child Bereavement UK training

Child Bereavement UK designs and delivers training for professionals in health and social care, education, the emergency services and the voluntary and corporate sectors, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.
Contact us

Contact details for our Helpline, departments and services.
Adults bereaved as children

How being bereaved as a child can affect your life as an adult and where you can find support.
When your baby dies

When a baby lives only a short time or dies before birth due to miscarriage, SUDIC, stillbirth or a painful decision to end the pregnancy, people may assume that the loss is not important. This is simply not the case.

Books and resources

A list of books and resources relating to grief and bereavement and what may help. Read more

Others' stories

Find out more about the experiences of bereaved families we have supported and professionals we have supported and trained. Read more

Understanding grief

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