Name: Mendip Challenge
Start: 2024-06-02T06:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-02T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Weston super Mare Cricket Club

Registration for the annual Mendip Challenge 2024 are now open!
The Mendip Challenge 2024 is an exciting sponsored event for those looking to have fun, challenge themselves and raise money for Weston Hospicecare.
The routes – 30 miles, 20 miles, 10 miles and 5 miles – are open to all individuals, teams, families and dogs and take you along the West Mendip Way in the Somerset hills. Hundreds of you will hit the Mendip Hills to take on a 30, 20, 10 or 5 mile trek following the beautiful West Mendip Way to raise money for the hospice.
30 mile
The 30 mile route is the most demanding route which starts in Wells before ascending into the Mendips at Priddy before reaching Draycott. From there, walkers will head towards the top of the beautiful Cheddar gorge before tackling the top of the Mendips from Tynings Farm to Crooks Peak. The glorious route continues past Crooks Peak with a steep decline into Loxton. The final part of the challenge sees walkers reach Roman Road before a fabulous loop around Uphill passing the hospice and back to Weston Cricket Club.
20 mile
For those who want a serious challenge but feel 30 miles is too far! The 20 mile route follows two thirds of the beautiful 30 mile route. It starts at Cheddar before walkers ascend up to the top of Cheddar Gorge before taking in the stunning scenery between Tynings Farm and Crooks Peak. The final part of the challenge sees walkers reach Roman Road before a fabulous loop around Uphill passing the hospice and back to Weston Cricket Club.
10 mile
Starting from Weston Cricket Club, this route is a fabulous challenge for those who are not confident with either the 30 or 20 mile. It’s a glorious route which is routed towards Bleadon before connecting with the last stage of the 20 and 30 mile routes.
5 mile
The 5 mile route is a fabulous family route which starts at Weston Cricket Club and follows the fantastic purpose built pathway between Uphill and Brean.
How to register…
We can’t wait to see you tackle the great countryside that awaits you and challenge yourself to break the limits!
Remember to come prepared for all weathers, wear appropriate walking boots, pack your backpack full of nutritious goodies and remember to pick up a route guide and your participant number from HQ before departure.
It’s nearly time to hike the hills for Weston Hospicecare.
On the day registration times will be…
ROUTE OPENS CLOSES WALK STARTS
30 miles 06:00 07:00 On arrival at starting location
20 miles 08:00 09:00 On arrival at starting location
10 miles 10:30 11:30 From 10:45 (at 15 min intervals)
5 miles 12:00 12:30 From 12:15 (at 15 minute intervals)