Sponsored walks

A great alternative to running. Select a distance and choose between walks that are challenging, sociable, colourful, breathtaking, child friendly or simply fun!
Great Scottish Walk, Edinburgh
  • 01 January 2009 - 31 December 2009
  • Distance: Any

Organised Walks

Great Scottish Walks 

Already a popular fixture in the Edinburgh social calendar, the Great Scottish Walk offers multi-distance events for walkers of all abilities. In 2007 over 6,000 walkers took part.

Last year a second walk was added to the walking calendar which takes place at Glasgow Green. Like the original Edinburgh walk, it offers a choice of three distances - 1 mile, 6 miles or 12 miles.

This year the walks take place in Glasgow in May 2009 and Edinburgh in June 2009. For confirmed dates and details of these walks visit the Great Scottish Walk website.

Just Walk

This walk is designed to offer enthusiastic walkers the chance to experience a breathtaking walk over the picturesque South Downs and raise money for their chosen charity.

You can choose to participate in a gentle 10km or 20km walk, or a more strenuous 40km or 60km. The walk takes place on 9 May 2009 - for more details visit the Just Walk website.

Other walking opportunities 

Here are some ideas to organise your own sponsored walking challenge:

  • Ben Nevis Challenge - a two night break with one day climb
  • Hadrian's Wall - 5 days walking over 84 miles
  • West Highland Way - 6 day trek over 95 miles from Glasgow to Fort William in the Highlands

Sometimes running events allow walkers to take part, for example the adidas Women's 5K Challenge, so its well worth checking with the organisers. Also, look out for smaller walks throughout the year in your area.

Join the Asthma UK Team!

Once you have registered to take part in a walk, let us know that you have your own place in an event using the link below and we'll send you a fundraising pack and a bright Asthma UK T-shirt to wear on the day!


If you have a place in this event, you can use your own place to support us.
Call:   08456 03 81 43
Email:   events@asthma.org.uk