Defeat the Peak: Surrey Three Peaks Challenge
Option 1: Minimum fundraising - fundraising pledge of £300 plus a £45 registration fee
Option 2: Self-funder - Place cost of £125 plus a £45 registration fee.
Difficulty rating: Challenging
About the event
Challenge yourself with this iconic UK trekking event in the beautiful Surrey Hills. Take on three of Surrey’s best-known peaks (Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill and Box Hill) on this 35km circular walking challenge.
Enjoy the stunning Surrey Hills as you trek through tranquil woodland, charming villages, and rolling countryside. With breathtaking views and serene natural beauty, this is a rewarding challenge close to London.
Best of all, you’ll be joined by fellow Team Macmillan participants, and together every step you take will help raise vital funds to support people living with cancer.
How to enter the Surrey Three Peaks Challenge
There are two ways to get signed up:
Minimum sponsorship
Self Funder
Itinerary
Itinerary
Arrive at the start near Dorking for registration and a full safety briefing to prepare for your Surrey Three Peaks adventure. Meet your experienced walking leaders, who will guide and support you throughout the challenge. A cheer across the start line will set you off on this scenic journey, beginning with a gentle section to ease you into the day.
Your Peaks:
- Holmbury Hill: woodland trails and views across the Surrey Hills
- Leith Hill: Surrey's highest point with wide reaching views
- Box Hill: a well-known viewpoint overlooking the surrounding countryside.
Traverse a mix of wide paths, woodland trails, and quiet countryside as you conquer these three iconic peaks. Along the way, enjoy tranquil landscapes, charming villages, and peaceful stops to recharge your energy. This 35km circular route is designed to challenge and inspire, leaving you with a lasting sense of accomplishment as you return to a well-earned celebration at the finish line.
Full details can be found in the challenge organiser Charity Challenge's Trip Notes.
What’s included
Before you go
- Members only benefits and discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Needs, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, The Altitude Centre, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
- Support materials (itinerary, kit list, visa information, travel insurance, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)
- Access to support materials and training schedules
- Fundraising support and advice
On your challenge
- Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
- All challenge management before, during and post event
- A packed lunch during the trek, plus snacks and drinks at checkpoints, and a celebratory drink at the finish.
For more information on what's included and excluded for this trip, please visit our delivery partner Charity Challenge's website.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
You'll be part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer – creating a friendly, supportive atmosphere for an unforgettable experience.
As part of Team Macmillan, you'll receive:
Most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Accessibility and Challenge Safety
This challenge is graded as challenging. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind, but who perhaps haven’t taken on a strenuous challenge event before and are hoping to push themselves out of their comfort zone.
For more information, please check out our FAQs or head to Charity Challenge’s website.
FAQs
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How difficult is this challenge?
This challenge is graded as challenging. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind and who have taken part in a similar event previously and are prepared to put in the necessary training to push themselves on a more challenging trek.
You can tell your supporters that on your Surrey Three Peaks Challenge you will be:
- Covering a distance of 35km
- Traversing varied terrain, from woodland trails to open countryside paths
- Ascending over 1,050m across the stunning Surrey Hills.
For questions regarding accessibility at this event please contact the event organisers.
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Who runs the Defeat the Peak challenges?
For our Defeat the Peak series of events, we work with a challenge company called Charity Challenge. They have been operating challenges in the UK and overseas for 24 years and have an extensive safety management system in place for all their challenges. They prioritise the safety of participants, staff and support teams. Charity Challenge have operated both day and night challenges on Scafell Pike for many years and have a huge wealth of experience.
Our Defeat the Peak challenges are led by their hugely experienced challenge leaders who all hold the summer Mountain Leader qualification or higher. They use a high ratio of leaders to participants, which increases for our night challenges. All events are risk assessed and all leaders are in communication with each other on the challenge via radios, with a full incident management plan in place to deal with any incidents or accidents. Participants are led from start to finish by the qualified leaders.
We are proud to partner with Charity Challenge whose safety record is exceptional and we are working with them to ensure that everything possible is maintained to continue providing this safe and positive experience on all our Defeat the Peak challenges.
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What safety measures are in place?
This is a leader-led challenge, and you will accompanied by our challenge mountain leaders at all times. Charity Challenge keep to a 1 leader for every 10 to 15 participant ratio, so it is crucial to listen to your mountain leader throughout your challenge.
Charity Challenge employ experienced and fully qualified mountain leaders to accompany and lead you. The mountain leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading expeditions throughout Britain and overseas. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. They will be always carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them. Your leading team are trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying mobile phones and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted.
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What should I wear for this challenge?
The most appropriate footwear for this challenge is a sturdy pair of walking boots.
As UK weather can change quickly, it’s important to bring a waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers.
We highly recommend bringing walking poles to help protect tired knees on steep ascents and descents.
More details can be found in the Charity Challenge website.
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What age can I be to take on this challenge?You can take on this challenge from age 14 and above. Participants aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during the challenge.
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How much do I have to fundraise?
Your fundraising requirement depends on the type of place you choose.
If you select a Self-Funded place, there is no fundraising target, as you are covering the cost of your own place.
If you choose a Minimum Sponsorship place, your fundraising target will be £300. This covers the cost of your event place, ensuring the majority of the money you raise goes directly to supporting our vital services for people living with cancer.
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Can I fundraise as a team?You can fundraise as a team on JustGiving by adding your team members to your page. You can also email us at hiking@macmillan.org.uk to let us know who you’ll be hiking with along with your fundraising page.
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How do I cancel my place?If you can no longer take part in the event, please contact Charity Challenge at booking@charitychallenge.com to cancel your place. Your initial registration fee is non-refundable but depending on when you cancel, you may be eligible to a refund on your place cost (Self-Funded only).
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When can I expect my t-shirt?You should receive your t-shirt within 14 days from signing up. If you are still waiting for your t-shirt, please email hiking@macmillan.org.uk.
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