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Herrington Country Park, Chester Road, Sunderland, DH4 7EL
All Event Profits Go to Our Cause!
All funds raised through Active Sunderland Big Walk 2025 goes towards our cause and buys essential items for children and their families.
Welcome to The Active Sunderland Big Walk 2025 – Where Every Step is an Adventure!
About the Event:
Join us at Herrington Country Park on Sunday 28 September 2025 for the ever-popular Active Sunderland BIG Walk! Whether you're taking your first steps toward being more active, enjoying a fun family day out, or looking to smash a personal challenge, there’s a route just for you. 🌳🚶
Pre-Walk Gatherings:
Meet us at the Louie's Trust tent, the official meeting point on the day! Drop by before the walk to take group photos, grab some fun kids’ activities to take along the trail.
Choose from five scenic routes through Herrington Country Park and beyond:
3 mile family-friendly circular route with fun activities and support from Active Sunderland staff.
6 mile route ideal for beginners.
9 mile route for more experienced walkers.
13.5 mile challenge for seasoned walkers ready to push their limits.
Whether you're walking solo, with friends, or as a family, it’s a fantastic way to explore Sunderland’s green spaces and maybe even raise money for Louie's Trust.
How to Register:
Sign up now at the official event page: https://in.njuko.com/the-big-walk?currentPage=select-competition
Entry Prices:
Adult: £7.50
Adult + T-shirt: £12
Child: £7.50 (includes t-shirt)
Child (aged 5–8) + accompanying adult: £12.50 (child t-shirt only)
Event Perks:
FREE Step Up Sunderland App – Track your steps, earn badges, and stay motivated!
FREE Training Walks – Prepare with weekly volunteer-led walks through Sunderland’s parks.
Finisher Goodies – Celebrate with a t-shirt, and surprise finisher treats!
Fundraising Goals:
Make every mile count by walking for a cause! Set a fundraising goal, share your story, and encourage others to support your journey. Raise over £50 and earn a free running t-shirt from our shop. 🎽
Pre-Walk Gatherings:
Arrive early to soak in the energy, snap team photos, and get pumped for the adventure ahead! 📸
Contact Us:
Got questions? Email us at hey@louiestrust.org or active@sunderland.gov.uk.
We depend on contributions from the public, whether through organized events, fundraisers, or directly on our website. These donations are essential for us to achieve our mission and meet our goals. Organising events is a fantastic way to raise the crucial funds we require.
Our events and fundraisers go beyond just raising money. They serve as opportunities for our community to come together and champion our shared goals. Public events extend our reach to a broader audience, sharing our message and connecting with new people.
We encourage all kinds of events, whether it's a small gathering among friends or a larger community affair, every event makes a difference. By hosting your own event, you not only contribute directly to our cause but also spread awareness within your own circles. It can also spark inspiration in others and help us reach even more people.
We depend on contributions from the public, whether through organized events, fundraisers, or directly on our website. These donations are essential for us to achieve our mission and meet our goals. Organising events is a fantastic way to raise the crucial funds we require.
Our events and fundraisers go beyond just raising money. They serve as opportunities for our community to come together and champion our shared goals. Public events extend our reach to a broader audience, sharing our message and connecting with new people.
We encourage all kinds of events, whether it's a small gathering among friends or a larger community affair, every event makes a difference. By hosting your own event, you not only contribute directly to our cause but also spread awareness within your own circles. It can also spark inspiration in others and help us reach even more people.
Thank you in advance for your kindness – you're amazing! We're always in need of event support, whether it's securing prizes, spreading awareness, or planning. If you'd like to lend a hand or get involved, reach out to us at hey@louiestrust.org and share how you'd like to help.
After purchasing tickets for one of our events, you'll receive an email with your order confirmation along with a second separate email which is your entry ticket, please keep this safe incase you are required to present it.
When buying tickets for a group, use the quantity selector to add as many additional tickets as required. All tickets will be registered under the purchaser's name.
We're sorry to hear your plans have changed; we get it, life happens! If you can't make it, drop us a message on hey@louiestrust.org or simply reply to your order confirmation email. The sooner, the better, so we can free up your ticket for someone else. Notify us more than 24 hours in advance of the event starting, and we'll gladly refund the full amount, minus transaction fees (or we'll lose money, sorry!) of your ticket.
There are many ways you can start fundraising for us. Every event will have a unique online fundraiser button, which allows you to fundraiser for a particular event, this will provide you with a link to share everywhere, such as on social media. We also provide offline, printable sponsor sheets/resources for in person cash donations, which is available on all events.
We can provide promotional materials such as roller banners, leaflets, table tents and change collectors to be purchased/borrowed for fundraising events. If you require a large quantity of items for a big event, please get in touch with us.
Not at all! There is never any minimum or charges for starting a fundraiser. You can create and setup a fundraiser for all sized events.
