Big Wild Walk 2024
21st October - 3rd November 2024
What is the Big Wild Walk?
The Big Wild Walk is The Wildlife Trusts' annual fundraising challenge!
Walk 30km from 21st October and 3rd November and fundraise to protect the wildlife you love.
Whether you want to take on one big hike or take it at your own walking pace over the two weeks, the only competition is against yourself. And if you prefer to conquer step counts from the comfort of your living room, don’t worry because we’ll bring the wildlife to you!
As this is a virtual challenge, you can complete it however you like, wherever you like. Invite the family to join in, set up a remote relay with friends or take the challenge yourself. Indoors or outdoors, front room, park or wood, treadmill or track – the choice is yours!
Every penny raised will help us achieve our vision for a wilder future. Together we can restore huge peatlands, create new wetlands, and plant new underwater seagrass meadows. We can create hedgehog highways, sow wildflowers for bees and transform cities into urban wildlife havens.
Nature has given us so much, it's now our turn to give back. Whatever you do, you’ll also experience the benefits to health and wellbeing that comes from connecting with nature.
How to take part in Big Wild Walk
I walked 100 km in 30 days to raise money to save rare species such as hedgehogs, natterjack toads and the large blue butterfly which are native to Somerset. I enjoyed walking for nature and raised £417.50!
Four women and young child walking through Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, - Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
#NominateForNature
Nothing beats a crisp autumnal walk with friends and family. So why not nominate them to join you as you complete Big Wild Walk!
Invite three friends or family members with the hashtag #NominateForNature - let them know why you’re taking on your Big Wild Walk, how much wildlife means to you and how they can get involved too!
Share your journey on social media and celebrate each step you take—it all helps protect the wildlife we love. You can also join our Facebook group for daily encouragement from a welcoming community of fellow nature lovers!
How does taking part help wildlife?
Wildlife is disappearing at an alarming rate and the threat of climate catastrophe is a constant worry. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for at least 30% of our land and sea to be connected and protected for nature’s recovery by 2030. Funds raised from the Big Wild Walk will go directly towards helping us achieve this goal. From campaigning for protected areas at sea to allow our precious marine wildlife to recover, to working with landowners and community groups to create wildlife-friendly spaces, your donations help us to bring wildlife back across the UK and in the Isle of Man and Alderney.
The #BigWildWalk fundraiser supports The Wildlife Trusts mission to restore and protect at least 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030 - helping to tackle the nature and climate crises.