Level of Difficulty
The CoppaTrek! with Gi – Jurassic Coast Trek involves five days of trekking for 7 to 8 hours each day. It involves a good level of fitness, and you’ll need the endurance to do multiple days of consecutive trekking. The terrain follows mainly good quality footpaths, but the nature of any trekking in the UK means that in places these can be muddy and steep. This is a varied challenge as your routes involve walking on differing terrain. Some of the routes are along the coastal path and so there will be days with continuous ascent and descent throughout. Each day of walking is remote and, in places, away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
Level of Difficulty
The CoppaTrek! with Gi – Jurassic Coast Trek involves five days of trekking for 7 to 8 hours each day. It involves a good level of fitness, and you’ll need the endurance to do multiple days of consecutive trekking. The terrain follows mainly good quality footpaths, but the nature of any trekking in the UK means that in places these can be muddy and steep. This is a varied challenge as your routes involve walking on differing terrain. Some of the routes are along the coastal path and so there will be days with continuous ascent and descent throughout. Each day of walking is remote and, in places, away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
Getting to and from the Challenge
Once your place is confirmed and you've booked on, you'll get more information about getting to and from the challenge.
Getting to and from the Challenge
Once your place is confirmed and you've booked on, you'll get more information about getting to and from the challenge.
Challenge Timings
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details document which will be sent out one month prior to the challenge.
On the day of arrival, you should plan to arrive at 5pm. Dinner is intended to be around 7pm, with the welcome and safety briefing taking place immediately after dinner.
On the day of departure, you can depart after 9am.
On each day of the trek, you can expect to start with breakfast at around 7am, with the aim to start trekking by 8am. We aim to finish each day by 3-4pm. However, these timings will be adjusted according to weather forecasts, the group’s ability etc. On some days there are bus transfers to/from the trek area. Some of these transfers are an hour each way.
Challenge Timings
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details document which will be sent out one month prior to the challenge.
On the day of arrival, you should plan to arrive at 5pm. Dinner is intended to be around 7pm, with the welcome and safety briefing taking place immediately after dinner.
On the day of departure, you can depart after 9am.
On each day of the trek, you can expect to start with breakfast at around 7am, with the aim to start trekking by 8am. We aim to finish each day by 3-4pm. However, these timings will be adjusted according to weather forecasts, the group’s ability etc. On some days there are bus transfers to/from the trek area. Some of these transfers are an hour each way.
Typical Day
Whilst the precise timings of each day of the challenge may vary a little bit you can expect a typical day of the itinerary to be as follows.
It will be an early start with breakfast being served at the campsite for approx 6.30am. Breakfast will be both a hot and cold buffet style breakfast with hot drinks available. You will also be able to collect your packed lunch for the day at breakfast.
After breakfast we will be looking to depart the campsite between 7-9am, depending on which route you are doing that day. For each route there is a minibus transfer to the start. These transfers vary each day from short 15 minute journeys up to 1 hour. The plan will be to begin trekking each day by 8.30-9am. Each day each team will walk a different route with the plan being to have all teams walk the final day of the challenge together.
You can expect to do the bulk of the walking each day before lunch. So be prepared for between 4 and 5 hours of walking in the morning followed by approximately 3 to 4 hours walking in the afternoon.
At the end of each day you will return back to the campsite at approximately 5pm. Upon returning to the campsite you will have time to freshen up before dinner at 6.30pm.
Please note: These timings are offered as an approximate guide to a typical day. Factors such as the weather forecast, group walking speeds etc will all have an impact on these timings. So please be prepared to be flexible! Your leaders will brief you each evening regarding the timings and plan for the following day.
Typical Day
Whilst the precise timings of each day of the challenge may vary a little bit you can expect a typical day of the itinerary to be as follows.
It will be an early start with breakfast being served at the campsite for approx 6.30am. Breakfast will be both a hot and cold buffet style breakfast with hot drinks available. You will also be able to collect your packed lunch for the day at breakfast.
After breakfast we will be looking to depart the campsite between 7-9am, depending on which route you are doing that day. For each route there is a minibus transfer to the start. These transfers vary each day from short 15 minute journeys up to 1 hour. The plan will be to begin trekking each day by 8.30-9am. Each day each team will walk a different route with the plan being to have all teams walk the final day of the challenge together.
You can expect to do the bulk of the walking each day before lunch. So be prepared for between 4 and 5 hours of walking in the morning followed by approximately 3 to 4 hours walking in the afternoon.
At the end of each day you will return back to the campsite at approximately 5pm. Upon returning to the campsite you will have time to freshen up before dinner at 6.30pm.
Please note: These timings are offered as an approximate guide to a typical day. Factors such as the weather forecast, group walking speeds etc will all have an impact on these timings. So please be prepared to be flexible! Your leaders will brief you each evening regarding the timings and plan for the following day.
Money
On some of the days of trekking there will be opportunities to finish with a drink at a local cafe and a visit to a local shop. Due to the remote nature of the location we would recommend carrying a little bit of cash alongside your bank cards.
Money
On some of the days of trekking there will be opportunities to finish with a drink at a local cafe and a visit to a local shop. Due to the remote nature of the location we would recommend carrying a little bit of cash alongside your bank cards.
Clothing and equipment
You should plan to have a bag that is no bigger or heavier than one you would be allowed on an overseas flight (approx 18kg).
During this challenge you will need to have two bags. One day pack that you use to carry everything you need for the day of trekking, and one kit bag that contains all your camp clothing and other equipment (sleeping bag etc) and spare clothes. This kit bag is left at the campsite in your tent each day.
What to carry during the day?
It is therefore extremely important that you come prepared with the correct kit for this challenge. Please ensure that your waterproof jacket can keep you dry when subjected to rain for several hours at a time (although we hope in June it won’t be needed), and that you also have waterproof trousers, as legs get just as wet as tops. Footwear should also be waterproof and most importantly should have good grip. Sports trainers are not appropriate for the terrain of this challenge. We also ask you to ensure that you bring with you multiple warm layers, along with at least two sets of hat and gloves. If clothes get wet, then the only way to dry them is by hanging them up in tents.
Clothing and equipment for the campsite
We recommend that you have at least one pair of clothes that you can change into when you reach the campsite. This will ensure that you always have a dry pair of clothes at the end of the day.
Tents are provided for you, but you will need to bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Please refer to the kit list for more information about what is appropriate. The full kit list for this challenge can be viewed in your account area or on the website.
Please ensure you take all of your camping kit home with you after the challenge. Please do not leave kit in the tents of throw it in the rubbish on the campsite. If you do not wish to keep your kit after the challenge then we can share with you ways that it can be donated once you have returned home.
Please be aware that because of the environment that this challenge takes place in, our leaders may ask to see the vital parts of your kit, to make sure are well prepared before heading out on the challenge.
Please click here for a full kit list for this challenge. As a Charity Challenge participant, you will get members only benefits and/or discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
Clothing and equipment
You should plan to have a bag that is no bigger or heavier than one you would be allowed on an overseas flight (approx 18kg).
During this challenge you will need to have two bags. One day pack that you use to carry everything you need for the day of trekking, and one kit bag that contains all your camp clothing and other equipment (sleeping bag etc) and spare clothes. This kit bag is left at the campsite in your tent each day.
What to carry during the day?
It is therefore extremely important that you come prepared with the correct kit for this challenge. Please ensure that your waterproof jacket can keep you dry when subjected to rain for several hours at a time (although we hope in June it won’t be needed), and that you also have waterproof trousers, as legs get just as wet as tops. Footwear should also be waterproof and most importantly should have good grip. Sports trainers are not appropriate for the terrain of this challenge. We also ask you to ensure that you bring with you multiple warm layers, along with at least two sets of hat and gloves. If clothes get wet, then the only way to dry them is by hanging them up in tents.
Clothing and equipment for the campsite
We recommend that you have at least one pair of clothes that you can change into when you reach the campsite. This will ensure that you always have a dry pair of clothes at the end of the day.
Tents are provided for you, but you will need to bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Please refer to the kit list for more information about what is appropriate. The full kit list for this challenge can be viewed in your account area or on the website.
Please ensure you take all of your camping kit home with you after the challenge. Please do not leave kit in the tents of throw it in the rubbish on the campsite. If you do not wish to keep your kit after the challenge then we can share with you ways that it can be donated once you have returned home.
Please be aware that because of the environment that this challenge takes place in, our leaders may ask to see the vital parts of your kit, to make sure are well prepared before heading out on the challenge.
Please click here for a full kit list for this challenge. As a Charity Challenge participant, you will get members only benefits and/or discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
Food and Drink
All of your food and drink is included from dinner on the first night through to a celebration dinner on the final night and breakfast before departure on the final morning.
During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be provided. Breakfast will include porridge, cereal, fruit, hot drinks. Dinner will be a mixture of good, hearty, trekking food - soups, pasta, rice, different sauces, stews, and a dessert will be provided each day. A packed lunch will be available for each day. To allow people to choose their own packed lunch we will provide bread and a variety of sandwich fillings so that people can make their own sandwich each morning after breakfast. Crisps, fruit, and snack bars will also be available for you to carry in your packed lunch. You will be required to carry your packed lunch with you each day.
Due to the remote nature of the trekking routes, you will need to carry all your drinking water with you each day. There are limited, or on some days, no re-fill points available. We would recommend you carry between 2 and 3 litres, depending on weather conditions.
Please let Charity Challenge know prior to departure if you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies.
We can easily cater for most dietary requirements. Please indicate your dietary requirements on your booking form.
If you have a severe allergy or dietary need, such as a severe nut allergy, please ensure you provide as much detail as possible about this when booking on the challenge (e.g. whether you need an epipen, whether it is an airborne allergy or not etc). If you have informed us of any allergies or special dietary needs as part of the challenge booking process, we will endeavour to ensure appropriate meals and checkpoint snacks are available to you. However, we would encourage you to also bring your own favourite snacks with you to ensure your energy levels stay topped up throughout the challenge. Please be aware that it may not always be possible for us to cater to special dietary or allergy needs – we will get in touch if this is the case. If you have any concerns about this then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Food and Drink
All of your food and drink is included from dinner on the first night through to a celebration dinner on the final night and breakfast before departure on the final morning.
During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be provided. Breakfast will include porridge, cereal, fruit, hot drinks. Dinner will be a mixture of good, hearty, trekking food - soups, pasta, rice, different sauces, stews, and a dessert will be provided each day. A packed lunch will be available for each day. To allow people to choose their own packed lunch we will provide bread and a variety of sandwich fillings so that people can make their own sandwich each morning after breakfast. Crisps, fruit, and snack bars will also be available for you to carry in your packed lunch. You will be required to carry your packed lunch with you each day.
Due to the remote nature of the trekking routes, you will need to carry all your drinking water with you each day. There are limited, or on some days, no re-fill points available. We would recommend you carry between 2 and 3 litres, depending on weather conditions.
Please let Charity Challenge know prior to departure if you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies.
We can easily cater for most dietary requirements. Please indicate your dietary requirements on your booking form.
If you have a severe allergy or dietary need, such as a severe nut allergy, please ensure you provide as much detail as possible about this when booking on the challenge (e.g. whether you need an epipen, whether it is an airborne allergy or not etc). If you have informed us of any allergies or special dietary needs as part of the challenge booking process, we will endeavour to ensure appropriate meals and checkpoint snacks are available to you. However, we would encourage you to also bring your own favourite snacks with you to ensure your energy levels stay topped up throughout the challenge. Please be aware that it may not always be possible for us to cater to special dietary or allergy needs – we will get in touch if this is the case. If you have any concerns about this then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Accommodation
During the challenge you will be camping. You will be provided with a bell tent for 4 people to share, so there is plenty of space in each tent.
Each tent has a large slepping compartment and enough space for your kit bag.
Additionally, it will be possible for you to book a 'bedding pack' for this challenge that will conisst of an inflatable mattress and/or camp bed along with sheets, a duvet and pillow. Information about how to book this will be provided in your final details document.
Please note: Because of the number of people taking part in this challenge, and the capacity of the campsite, it is not possible to offer single supplements for people to have their own tents.
If you know someone on the challenge that you wish to share with, please indicate so on your booking form or in your account area.
Accommodation
During the challenge you will be camping. You will be provided with a bell tent for 4 people to share, so there is plenty of space in each tent.
Each tent has a large slepping compartment and enough space for your kit bag.
Additionally, it will be possible for you to book a 'bedding pack' for this challenge that will conisst of an inflatable mattress and/or camp bed along with sheets, a duvet and pillow. Information about how to book this will be provided in your final details document.
Please note: Because of the number of people taking part in this challenge, and the capacity of the campsite, it is not possible to offer single supplements for people to have their own tents.
If you know someone on the challenge that you wish to share with, please indicate so on your booking form or in your account area.
Toilets
During the days of trekking, toilet facilities are limited to the great outdoors. Your leaders will be able to give you advice on the appropriate toilet etiquette when trekking. Please remember to bring toilet paper and some dog poo/ziplock bags to carry toilet paper out until you can dispose of it.
The campsite has a toilet block and washing facilities. We always try to ensure that all our campsites have enough toilet facilities, but on occasions this is not possible. In this scenario portable toilets are used. Depending on the size of the group it may be necessary to allocate each team a specific ‘shower day’ so that we do not put too much pressure on the campsite facilities every day. This may mean that you will be unable to shower on certain days. We would encourage everyone to see this as part of the challenge! We will provide bins for sanitary products in camp.
Toilets
During the days of trekking, toilet facilities are limited to the great outdoors. Your leaders will be able to give you advice on the appropriate toilet etiquette when trekking. Please remember to bring toilet paper and some dog poo/ziplock bags to carry toilet paper out until you can dispose of it.
The campsite has a toilet block and washing facilities. We always try to ensure that all our campsites have enough toilet facilities, but on occasions this is not possible. In this scenario portable toilets are used. Depending on the size of the group it may be necessary to allocate each team a specific ‘shower day’ so that we do not put too much pressure on the campsite facilities every day. This may mean that you will be unable to shower on certain days. We would encourage everyone to see this as part of the challenge! We will provide bins for sanitary products in camp.
Terrain
The terrain on the Jurassic Coast will be varied. On the days when walking along the coast you should expect sections with short steep ascent and descent. Most of the routes will follow well-walked footpaths, however you should come prepared for some sections of each day to be on some of the areas slightly wilder, less well-trodden paths. All footpaths can be wet and boggy depending upon the weather, so good footwear with excellent grip is essential, There will also be short sections of road walking.
Terrain
The terrain on the Jurassic Coast will be varied. On the days when walking along the coast you should expect sections with short steep ascent and descent. Most of the routes will follow well-walked footpaths, however you should come prepared for some sections of each day to be on some of the areas slightly wilder, less well-trodden paths. All footpaths can be wet and boggy depending upon the weather, so good footwear with excellent grip is essential, There will also be short sections of road walking.
Weather
The weather in the UK can be extremely variable so please read your kit list carefully and make sure that you bring all essential kit. Trekking along remote coastline footpaths is a serious undertaking and is contingent upon appropriate weather conditions. If weather forecasts predict strong winds, heavy rain or poor visibility then your leaders may take decisions to alter the itinerary. This challenge has been designed with several ‘contingency’ routes in case of bad weather. Any decisions to not trek along certain sections will be taken by your leaders and we ask you to always respect their decisions.
As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Please check the weather forecasts to ensure that you bring suitable clothing and equipment for your challenge. We recommend you come prepared for any weather, which means bringing waterproofs and warm layers even if rain isn’t forecast.
We will monitor the weather in the lead up to your challenge and make adjustments to the itinerary as required to ensure your challenge can take place as safely as possible. If a significant change has to be made to your challenge itinerary due to the weather, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible.
It is very unlikely that we will need to make significant adjustments to your challenge because of rain. Strong winds may require us to take a lower level route at times or to descend a hill or mountain early if the wind speeds become too much. Your experienced challenge leaders will manage this to ensure everyone is kept safe and their decision will be final.
If lightning is forecast, we will still plan for the challenge to go ahead but will monitor the situation and make you aware of any change of plans. If there is already thunder and lightning when a challenge is due to begin, then the challenge will not begin on time. We will ask you to wait to see if the weather improves. Once we have a clear one hour window during which there has been no lightning/thunder AND there is also no further lightning in the forecast we would begin the challenge.
For challenges taking place during a heatwave, we will ensure there is plenty of water available for you to keep your water bottles topped up or, if this isn’t possible, we will advise you where you may need to carry more yourself. In extreme cases, we may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure the group can walk at a more suitable pace and have more rest breaks.
Weather
The weather in the UK can be extremely variable so please read your kit list carefully and make sure that you bring all essential kit. Trekking along remote coastline footpaths is a serious undertaking and is contingent upon appropriate weather conditions. If weather forecasts predict strong winds, heavy rain or poor visibility then your leaders may take decisions to alter the itinerary. This challenge has been designed with several ‘contingency’ routes in case of bad weather. Any decisions to not trek along certain sections will be taken by your leaders and we ask you to always respect their decisions.
As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Please check the weather forecasts to ensure that you bring suitable clothing and equipment for your challenge. We recommend you come prepared for any weather, which means bringing waterproofs and warm layers even if rain isn’t forecast.
We will monitor the weather in the lead up to your challenge and make adjustments to the itinerary as required to ensure your challenge can take place as safely as possible. If a significant change has to be made to your challenge itinerary due to the weather, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible.
It is very unlikely that we will need to make significant adjustments to your challenge because of rain. Strong winds may require us to take a lower level route at times or to descend a hill or mountain early if the wind speeds become too much. Your experienced challenge leaders will manage this to ensure everyone is kept safe and their decision will be final.
If lightning is forecast, we will still plan for the challenge to go ahead but will monitor the situation and make you aware of any change of plans. If there is already thunder and lightning when a challenge is due to begin, then the challenge will not begin on time. We will ask you to wait to see if the weather improves. Once we have a clear one hour window during which there has been no lightning/thunder AND there is also no further lightning in the forecast we would begin the challenge.
For challenges taking place during a heatwave, we will ensure there is plenty of water available for you to keep your water bottles topped up or, if this isn’t possible, we will advise you where you may need to carry more yourself. In extreme cases, we may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure the group can walk at a more suitable pace and have more rest breaks.
Challenge Training
This is a tough, multiday, endurance challenge that requires everyone to have taken their training seriously. It involves early mornings, long days and periods of ascents and descents. It is certainly not for the fainthearted, and it should ideally be undertaken by someone who has trained on similar terrain within the UK.
The CoppaTrek! with Gi – Jurassic Coast trek is a real endurance event, and you should gear your training towards being comfortable doing exercise for prolonged periods of time. Recovery times are also important to consider, and again you should structure your training so that you are comfortable exercising again after only a night’s rest. We would recommend that all people training towards this challenge should aim to be able to comfortably do two long days of walking (6-8 hours) on back-to-back days as a minimum.
Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards this particular challenge. This is vital in building strength, cardiovascular stamina and muscle endurance for the challenge ahead.
We recommend you start training as early as possible, ideally at least 4-6 months before your challenge. Make sure you check the distance, ascent and terrain of your challenge and create a training plan that builds up to this. Whilst you could start with short walks in your local area, it’s important to build up towards walking the distance of your actual challenge and being out and active for several hours at a time. Make sure you also check the type of terrain your challenge will take place in and plan your training to include similar terrain. Whilst an hour in the gym can help, you should ideally be training in a similar environment to that of your actual challenge and for several hours at a time.
For challenges that involve steep terrain such as hills or mountains or even the coast, make sure you have training days that include similarly steep sections. Building up the muscles for both ascents and descents is important and can make all the difference in enjoying your challenge. It is normal for knees to ache when building these muscles up and we would highly recommend training with walking poles to help ease the pressure on your knees. Make sure you set up your walking poles so they’re a good length for you first – most outdoor stores will be able to advise on this and there are plenty of tutorials available online.
Focus on building up the distance walked so you are comfortable walking long distances with limited breaks. You should aim to walk at 3-4kmph as this is the speed we usually walk at to complete our CoppaFeel! challenges.
Training with the kit you will be using on your challenge is important so you can test it out beforehand and make sure it’s fit for purpose. This includes wearing in any walking boots or shoes and experimenting with the socks you wear so you don’t get blisters on your challenge. Make sure you also get used to walking with a backpack with at least 2 litres of water in. It’s very important to test out your waterproofs (both jacket and trousers) in the rain as there’s nothing worse than finding out your waterproofs leak two hours into your multi-day challenge!
A healthy balanced diet is as important as your physical training. Make sure you fuel up on energy giving carbohydrates and muscle-repairing proteins before a long training session and test out the snacks you plan to take on your challenge as you walk. Not everyone gets on with energy gels, but most people can benefit from a slow energy release banana or a quick sugar hit from a jelly baby!
We provide plenty of additional information and guidance in your personalised account area, including warm up, stretching, cardiovascular training, exercise intensity, cross training, resistance (weight) training, cool down and the hazards of over-training.
Despite all of the advice and guidance we provide, some people are likely to arrive without having trained and may not be able to complete certain sections/days. Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to complete the challenge in full.
Challenge Training
This is a tough, multiday, endurance challenge that requires everyone to have taken their training seriously. It involves early mornings, long days and periods of ascents and descents. It is certainly not for the fainthearted, and it should ideally be undertaken by someone who has trained on similar terrain within the UK.
The CoppaTrek! with Gi – Jurassic Coast trek is a real endurance event, and you should gear your training towards being comfortable doing exercise for prolonged periods of time. Recovery times are also important to consider, and again you should structure your training so that you are comfortable exercising again after only a night’s rest. We would recommend that all people training towards this challenge should aim to be able to comfortably do two long days of walking (6-8 hours) on back-to-back days as a minimum.
Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards this particular challenge. This is vital in building strength, cardiovascular stamina and muscle endurance for the challenge ahead.
We recommend you start training as early as possible, ideally at least 4-6 months before your challenge. Make sure you check the distance, ascent and terrain of your challenge and create a training plan that builds up to this. Whilst you could start with short walks in your local area, it’s important to build up towards walking the distance of your actual challenge and being out and active for several hours at a time. Make sure you also check the type of terrain your challenge will take place in and plan your training to include similar terrain. Whilst an hour in the gym can help, you should ideally be training in a similar environment to that of your actual challenge and for several hours at a time.
For challenges that involve steep terrain such as hills or mountains or even the coast, make sure you have training days that include similarly steep sections. Building up the muscles for both ascents and descents is important and can make all the difference in enjoying your challenge. It is normal for knees to ache when building these muscles up and we would highly recommend training with walking poles to help ease the pressure on your knees. Make sure you set up your walking poles so they’re a good length for you first – most outdoor stores will be able to advise on this and there are plenty of tutorials available online.
Focus on building up the distance walked so you are comfortable walking long distances with limited breaks. You should aim to walk at 3-4kmph as this is the speed we usually walk at to complete our CoppaFeel! challenges.
Training with the kit you will be using on your challenge is important so you can test it out beforehand and make sure it’s fit for purpose. This includes wearing in any walking boots or shoes and experimenting with the socks you wear so you don’t get blisters on your challenge. Make sure you also get used to walking with a backpack with at least 2 litres of water in. It’s very important to test out your waterproofs (both jacket and trousers) in the rain as there’s nothing worse than finding out your waterproofs leak two hours into your multi-day challenge!
A healthy balanced diet is as important as your physical training. Make sure you fuel up on energy giving carbohydrates and muscle-repairing proteins before a long training session and test out the snacks you plan to take on your challenge as you walk. Not everyone gets on with energy gels, but most people can benefit from a slow energy release banana or a quick sugar hit from a jelly baby!
We provide plenty of additional information and guidance in your personalised account area, including warm up, stretching, cardiovascular training, exercise intensity, cross training, resistance (weight) training, cool down and the hazards of over-training.
Despite all of the advice and guidance we provide, some people are likely to arrive without having trained and may not be able to complete certain sections/days. Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to complete the challenge in full.
Group Size
Our typical group size for this challenge is between 100 and 120 participants plus staff. CoppaFeel! will allocate you into 4 teams of between 25-30 people. Typically, there will be one celebrity captain per team and one challenge leader for every 10 participants. Depending upon the number of teams it is intended that each team will walk a different route from the other teams each day, to ensure we give everyone a better wilderness experience. On the final day it is intended that all teams will walk the same route so that everyone can celebrate together at the finish line.
Group Size
Our typical group size for this challenge is between 100 and 120 participants plus staff. CoppaFeel! will allocate you into 4 teams of between 25-30 people. Typically, there will be one celebrity captain per team and one challenge leader for every 10 participants. Depending upon the number of teams it is intended that each team will walk a different route from the other teams each day, to ensure we give everyone a better wilderness experience. On the final day it is intended that all teams will walk the same route so that everyone can celebrate together at the finish line.
Group Management
This is a fully supported, leader-led challenge. The itinerary is designed to be fully supported and so you will always be accompanied by our leaders. Our leaders are there to assist you and to try to ensure that everyone can complete the challenge and have a great time.
You will be accompanied by fully qualified walking leaders who are all first aid trained. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Like all our challenges, we manage the trek as a team challenge, and we encourage everyone to see themselves as part of the team. Our aim is to walk at a speed that is appropriate for all group members. It is important to remember that this is a multiday trekking itinerary, and so we will walk at a pace that is appropriate to keeping you going for all five days of walking. Your challenge leaders are very experienced at setting the correct pace, and they will be with you at all times.
Should it be necessary for the group to split into different walking speeds during the day then your challenge leaders will facilitate this. However, a challenge leader must be with you at all times.
Should anyone develop any problems during the day then the leaders will be in place to deal with them. It is not always possible for our support vehicle to access your location immediately.
Group Management
This is a fully supported, leader-led challenge. The itinerary is designed to be fully supported and so you will always be accompanied by our leaders. Our leaders are there to assist you and to try to ensure that everyone can complete the challenge and have a great time.
You will be accompanied by fully qualified walking leaders who are all first aid trained. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Like all our challenges, we manage the trek as a team challenge, and we encourage everyone to see themselves as part of the team. Our aim is to walk at a speed that is appropriate for all group members. It is important to remember that this is a multiday trekking itinerary, and so we will walk at a pace that is appropriate to keeping you going for all five days of walking. Your challenge leaders are very experienced at setting the correct pace, and they will be with you at all times.
Should it be necessary for the group to split into different walking speeds during the day then your challenge leaders will facilitate this. However, a challenge leader must be with you at all times.
Should anyone develop any problems during the day then the leaders will be in place to deal with them. It is not always possible for our support vehicle to access your location immediately.
Leadership
Many of the leaders working on this challenge will be familiar to you from previous CoppaFeel! challenges. You will be accompanied by these fully qualified walking leaders, who are all first aid trained, at all times. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Leadership
Many of the leaders working on this challenge will be familiar to you from previous CoppaFeel! challenges. You will be accompanied by these fully qualified walking leaders, who are all first aid trained, at all times. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Responsible Tourism
At Charity Challenge we are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. On this challenge, we liaise with the local authorities to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
We believe that acting responsibly should add to your enjoyment of the challenge. Our leaders care passionately for the environment and will be keen to talk to you about how you can do your bit to conserve the local environment and enhance your experience.
For extra information, please visit our Responsible Tourism pages, where you will be able to view a list of the other projects that we currently support.
Responsible Tourism
At Charity Challenge we are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. On this challenge, we liaise with the local authorities to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
We believe that acting responsibly should add to your enjoyment of the challenge. Our leaders care passionately for the environment and will be keen to talk to you about how you can do your bit to conserve the local environment and enhance your experience.
For extra information, please visit our Responsible Tourism pages, where you will be able to view a list of the other projects that we currently support.
Safety
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we set up Challenge Safe, a thorough safety management system. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
- Make sure you have all the kit listed as essential on the kit list.
- Although the challenge takes place in June, the UK’s weather can be extremely variable, so we recommend that everyone has multiple hats and gloves and warm layers to ensure that they always have a dry item to wear on each day.
- This is a significant physical challenge over a prolonged period. Please make sure that your fitness level is suitable to take on the challenge.
- Make sure that you take care around the campsite as there are lots of trip hazards.
Safety
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we set up Challenge Safe, a thorough safety management system. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
- Make sure you have all the kit listed as essential on the kit list.
- Although the challenge takes place in June, the UK’s weather can be extremely variable, so we recommend that everyone has multiple hats and gloves and warm layers to ensure that they always have a dry item to wear on each day.
- This is a significant physical challenge over a prolonged period. Please make sure that your fitness level is suitable to take on the challenge.
- Make sure that you take care around the campsite as there are lots of trip hazards.
Insurance
Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, and the activities you are undertaking. Charity Challenge has chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine (for UK residents) and Rise & Shield* (for UK and non-UK residents). Both companies can arrange cover for an extensive number of activities, which include emergency medical treatment and repatriation expenses. Please note that Charity Challenge is not able to advise on matters relating to individual travel insurance policies and does not accept any liability for policy matters or claims. Please therefore make sure any policy you consider is appropriate for your specific requirements and the adventure you're undertaking.
We recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover you for any potential loss in case you have to cancel your plans on the challenge (i.e. loss of registration fee/balance).
For more travel insurance questions, please refer to our main FAQs page or for any specific queries, please contact us at bookings@charitychallenge.com.
Insurance
Your safety when travelling with Charity Challenge is our main concern, which is why it is a booking condition that you have a suitable travel insurance policy, which covers you for the adventurous nature of your challenge, and the activities you are undertaking. Charity Challenge has chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine (for UK residents) and Rise & Shield* (for UK and non-UK residents). Both companies can arrange cover for an extensive number of activities, which include emergency medical treatment and repatriation expenses. Please note that Charity Challenge is not able to advise on matters relating to individual travel insurance policies and does not accept any liability for policy matters or claims. Please therefore make sure any policy you consider is appropriate for your specific requirements and the adventure you're undertaking.
We recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover you for any potential loss in case you have to cancel your plans on the challenge (i.e. loss of registration fee/balance).
For more travel insurance questions, please refer to our main FAQs page or for any specific queries, please contact us at bookings@charitychallenge.com.
Emergencies
Your leadership team are all trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying a mobile phone and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted. The event is not run as a race and you will never be encouraged to walk at a pace ‘beyond your ability’.
There will always be a wide variety in people’s walking abilities which will be carefully managed by the leaders. If we find that you are unable to complete any day of the trek, then we will arrange for you to be collected by the support vehicle and taken to the campsite.
Emergencies
Your leadership team are all trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying a mobile phone and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted. The event is not run as a race and you will never be encouraged to walk at a pace ‘beyond your ability’.
There will always be a wide variety in people’s walking abilities which will be carefully managed by the leaders. If we find that you are unable to complete any day of the trek, then we will arrange for you to be collected by the support vehicle and taken to the campsite.
Pre-existing medical conditions
We do not professionally vet your medical details. Please assess for yourself whether you are fit and able to take on the challenge. Please review the detailed Trip Notes and itinerary to get a better idea of what is involved. Please speak to your doctor or specialist if you have any concerns about taking part. If you think that there are things we can do to make the challenge more accessible/comfortable for you, it is your responsibility to let us know, and we will then let you know if we can accommodate your request.
Pre-existing medical conditions
We do not professionally vet your medical details. Please assess for yourself whether you are fit and able to take on the challenge. Please review the detailed Trip Notes and itinerary to get a better idea of what is involved. Please speak to your doctor or specialist if you have any concerns about taking part. If you think that there are things we can do to make the challenge more accessible/comfortable for you, it is your responsibility to let us know, and we will then let you know if we can accommodate your request.
Medical Support
Doctors and First Aid qualified staff will be provided with the medical details that you give on your booking form but please note that they are on the challenge to support with medical matters related to the challenge environment and terrain itself, i.e. heat/cold and so on. They will deal with any incidents and accidents (cuts, sprains, breaks and so on). They are not intended to continue any ongoing specialist medical care that you receive in the UK for pre-existing medical conditions, and should not be assumed to have any professional experience of your specific medical condition.
If you have any specific needs around pre-existing medical conditions, you should discuss these with your family doctor or specialist in advance and then discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader.
Medical Support
Doctors and First Aid qualified staff will be provided with the medical details that you give on your booking form but please note that they are on the challenge to support with medical matters related to the challenge environment and terrain itself, i.e. heat/cold and so on. They will deal with any incidents and accidents (cuts, sprains, breaks and so on). They are not intended to continue any ongoing specialist medical care that you receive in the UK for pre-existing medical conditions, and should not be assumed to have any professional experience of your specific medical condition.
If you have any specific needs around pre-existing medical conditions, you should discuss these with your family doctor or specialist in advance and then discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader.
