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10 October 2026 – 18 October 2026

Great Wall of China 2026

The Great Wall of China has been voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stretching for 6,000km, it zig-zags its way across China, snaking across mountains and through valleys. Why don’t you take on this epic challenge whilst supporting your local Hospice?

The Great Wall of China Trek is a fantastic challenge hiking for five days along the magnificent manmade structure.

One of the best in the market, the challenge takes you over watch towers and mountains, through historic battlement stations that are well off the tourist trail – there are many sections during this challenge where you’ll feel the Great Wall is for you only, with no-one else in sight.

Rest assured, the Great Wall of China provides a fantastic backdrop to some fantastic trekking. The trekking on this challenge is hard, due to a number of steps you trek up and down each day – it can sometimes take an hour just to trek 1km!

Another highlight of this challenge is to conquer the 1,000 steps up to the wall at Mutianyu – culminating with the ascent of the ‘Heavenly Ladder’. Uniting as one and with exceptional support from when you sign up through to the challenge itself, this trek will not disappoint.

You’ll also have some free time to explore Beijing’s famous sites such as the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square before celebrating your achievement at dinner.

Does this sound like an incredible journey you would like to embark on? Would you like to find out more and meet the team behind this once on a lifetime trip?

Come along to our information session in Leeds on Thursday 13th November

Simply, get in touch with Mia Senior on mia.senior@st-gemma.co.uk or 0113 218 5197 to find out more and register for the information session.

If you are unable to make the session on the 13th November but would like to find out more, please contact Mia who will arrange an alternative online session for you.

Details
Date
10 October 2026 – 18 October 2026
Time
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location
Beijing, China
Sponsorship target
Full Sponsorship: £3300 (£1650 covers the cost of the trip and £1650 raised for St Gemma’s) + £250 for airport tax and fuel surcharge OR Self Funded: £1650 to be paid by the supporter and aim to raise £1650 + £250 for airport tax and fuel surcharge
Price
£299 registration fee
Event type
Challenge
Register interest

Download fundraising materials

Browse our free downloadable materials, including sponsorship forms and a guide to setting up a Justgiving page, which can help you get on your way to making your fundraising a success!

Register your interest

If you have any questions, or would like to register your interest please contact challenges@st-gemma.co.uk or 0113 218 5580.

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