Stretching between Old Harry Rocks in Dorset, to Orcombe Point in East Devon, the Jurassic Coast – England’s first Natural World Heritage Site – is the most geologically diverse coastline in the world. The exposed cliff sections allow you to look back through 185 million years of time; dinosaur remains have been found here, and […]
Ho Chi Minh To Angkor Wat Cycle 12 days • Cambodia, Vietnam February and September 2026 Cycle through beautiful rural landscapes dotted with ruins of ancient civilisations, and small towns where Buddhist temples contrast among well-preserved French-era buildings and ramshackle houses. This challenge takes you from Vietnamese Saigon, now Ho Chi Minh City, through the rice-paddies and […]
The Colchester Half Marathon is back for 2026! We have secured a limited number of places for the Colchester Half Marathon. This 13.1 mile race makes its way through the historic city of Colchester on Sunday 8th March 2026. Headway Essex empowers brain injury survivors, offering them support, guidance, and hope for a brighter future. […]
Inca Trail to Machu Picchu (10 days) April - October 2026 various dates 25 Apr 2026 - 04 May 2026 05 Sep 2026 - 14 Sep 2026 10 Oct 2026 - 19 Oct 2026 Machu Picchu is one of the most iconic sights in South America, and the culmination of our magnificent Inca Trail trek […]
Great Wall of China Trek (9 days). Choose from; 18 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2026 05 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026 10 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 Trek one of the seven wonders of the world constructed by human hands over 2000 years ago. Flights to Beijing and accommodation are included with […]
This exciting adventure tackles all terrains as we journey literally from Sea to Summit! Starting in Caernarfon on the Menai Strait across from Anglesey, we cycle, trek and kayak in the wildness of Wales and stand on the highest peak in England & Wales - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in its native Welsh language) at 1,085m. […]
Yorkshire Three Peaks 3 days Sept 2025, July and Sept 2026 Get ready for your ultimate challenge and take on the Three Peaks whilst rasing vital funds for Headway Essex. This region was shaped by glaciers many thousands of years ago, and there are plenty of geological landmarks – striking limestone outcrops and unusual rock […]
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