We have a Facebook page for the Coastal Challenge Walk. Just search for Northumberland Coastal Challenge on Facebook

Are dogs allowed to go on this walk? And what other walks? Thank you

Yes dogs are more than welcome on all our events and guided walks.

Hi further to your recent email i confirm I will be walking the Coastal Challenge.

Really enjoyed the 2012 Coastal Challenge walk.

Thanks to you and all your team, it was a superb level of service we received.

Look forward to seeing you on next years event!

Hi! I have booked two places for the 2013 Challenege but not received anything as confirmation? Do we get any tips, useful info etc nearer the time? Thanks, Diana

Diana, Thanks for your comment. You will receive all the 'pre event' info in the posat about two weeks before the event.

Thanks,
Jon

Hi John. I'm going to get a team together from the staff! I'll get training now. Can't wait!

Hi there Jon,I re-started my UK Coast Walk (after a hip replacement) at Berwick-upon-Tweed and was able to follow much of your Northumberland Coastal walk path on my way down the East coast. Thank you for the route and tips - it was a lovely journey, especially in the early, chilly sunshine of March 2012. Pity about the rest of the summer - I got wet too often. I still fondly remember the journey you gave me for our walk along Hadrian's Wall a few years ago. I'm now 72 and walking more slowly! Warm regards,Pat Colbourne (Bath)

Hi there, I cant seem to get anyone to attempt the walk with me, therefore is the route as such that I can solo it? ok I realise there are other people on the walk, however just in case there are times when we are all strung out!

Karene, we get a good number of people who complete the Coastal challenge walk on their own, but often they end up walking with other people. As it is a linear walk and you are bussed to the start you will start off in groups of 50, so plenty of other people to walk with.

re; Karene - 24 Jan 2013 - I can't make this walk, but planning to do at least ONE Shepherds Walk this year!! In similar position for walking companion, so get in touch and perhaps we can do one together!! (Everyone was in couples on my last walk)

Apart from the weather this was a great walk. No big hills, which is a favourite of mine. All the volunteers and staff on the checkpoints gave us a cheery pat on the back but made us walk on! Especially Richard who was at the windiest and wettest part.

Can't wait for this years. Fingers crossed for the weather.

Julie

Really looking forward to the challenge walk this year. We have done it over the past two years and it is so well organised. Counting down the days!

Hi there, I've signed up for this walk and haven't received anything through the post and can't seem to download the event info. which has been emailed to me. Any clues please? Thanks v much and I'm really looking forward to Monday. It's my first 26 mile walk and I'm a little nervous that I should have done more prep!

Rachel, i have e-mailed you all of the information directly. More than happy to e-mail the information to anyone who needs it. Looking forward to seeing you at the start line and don't worry, it will be a fantastic day!

Just to say a huge thank you to all involved in the walk yesterday - we had a great day & a lovely sense of achievement. We werent the first back by a long way but went at our own pace and amazingly finished comfortably with no blisters/sore feet. Feeling great today after a hot bath & good nights sleep & no aches/pains!It was our first big walk and we hadnt done much walking in a long time before we started training. We were really impressed by the organisation which was very efficient, calm and friendly. The people on the checkpoints were, without exception, great always checked we were ok, offered refreshments and encouraged us along the way. They were very discreet in the way they observed & looked after the walkers which was much appreciated.

Just to thank you for yesterdays well organised and enjoyable event,of which i can only say was faultless,thanks to all those who helped on the day who contributed in a very friendly and courteous manner, Ive walked hundreds of miles and witnessed some lovely scenery of which yesterday was equal to in parts.

Im still baffled as to how you made the sun come out halfway through the day,but i suppose those secrets are kept inhouse!!!!!!!

Hi there,Me and my sister have just entered the walk and would just like to know if there are any ways we can set up on online page so that people can sponsor us through that?Thanks

Regarding an online page to raise money. I see you have requested a fundraising pack at the time of booking. Therefore diabetes UK will contact you with all the options they have at their disposal regarding helping you to raise funds.

I am not an expert on online fundraising but I know many of our participants use - www.justgiving.com/

I hope that helps.

Thanks,
Jon

Just to say for our first ever walk we had an amazing day! Beautiful scenery , well organised and a personal acvomplishment for my friend and IOnly one thing!!! I left my boots with Margaret and forgot to get them at end !!!I was 118 - can I collect them??

I was wondering how long is the walk expected to take?

Hi! I'm also interested in the time it is expected to take to complete the course. I did the Hadrians Wall 26 mile Trekathon in 2014 and it took 10 hrs and cost me 2 big toenails...ouch! Happily, they've regrown and are ready for the next challenge!

hi was just wandering how long it normally takes on average to walk 26 mile this is my first long walk !

Helen, thanks for your enquiry. You will walk just above 2.5 miles an hour on average so you should be finished in 8 - 10 hours. Don't worry we are there until everybody has finished!

Hi, I have just come across the details of this walk and am planning on booking up soon. I did the Hadrian's wall walk this year and was probably spoilt with all the services provided, so just wanted to get an idea of what is available in the way of food, water and toilet stops along the way, and how much I would have to carry?Looks fab Thanks