Take a walk through history on one of five epic adventures.
Choose Normandy and discover the history of the D-Day landings on an epic 100km adventure. Choose The Western Front and immerse yourself in the history of World War I – from the Battle of the Somme to Menin Gate. Walk Crete: Sea to Summit and discover the focal point of the Battle of Crete from World War II. Go slightly further afield with The Borneo Jungle to trek the route of the infamous Death Marches. For an adventure closer to home, sign up to My Frontline Walk and discover your hometown's role in WWI and WWII.
The Normandy Beaches
Discover the turning point of World War II like never before on this unforgettable 100km walk through Normandy. On our journey, we’ll pass historical beaches of Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah, then we’ll finish up at The British Normandy Memorial to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of D-Day.
Date: 1st - 5th October 2025
Registration fee: £150
Fundraising target: £1,350
The Western Front
Immerse yourself in the history of our ancestors on a 100km walk through the frontlines of World War I. Setting off from Lochnagar Crater where the Battle of the Somme began, we’ll explore key sites from the Battles of Ypres and Arras and visit memorial grounds honouring the soldiers who fought over 100 years ago.
Date: 8th - 12th October 2025
Registration fee: £150
Fundraising target: £1,350
Crete - Sea to Summit
Trek across the site of the World War II Battle of Crete. Characterised by the Lefka Ori mountains, dramatic gorges, secluded beaches, and clear blue waters, where fierce fighting occurred between Allied forces and German paratroopers. This Sea to Summit trek offers pristine coastline trails, stunning mountain landscapes, and traditional villages.
Date: 8th - 14th September 2025
Registration fee: £425
Fundraising target: £3,400
My Frontline Walk
My Frontline Walk is a personal 100km challenge. You could take in local sites related to your family’s military history, or simply venture wherever your mood takes you. Spread your walk across the month or do it all in one weekend – the choice is yours!
Details: 100km in 1 Month
Date: 1st - 30th November
Registration fee: £15
The Borneo Jungle
Trace the steps of the Prisoners of War, who endured extreme conditions on the gruelling Death March from Sandakan PoW camp to Jessleton. Taking place in the dense jungles of Borneo, you’ll follow as much of the original route as possible, including Mount Trusmadi, Borneo’s second-highest and most challenging peak. This trek is not only a test of endurance but a profound homage to resilience and remembrance.
Date: 7th - 16th March 2027
Registration fee: £399 early bird registration until 31/08/2025 (£425 full price)
Fundraising target: £4,000
Sponsorship
There are many sponsorship opportunities available for The Frontline Walk and My Frontline Walk, which will give your brand excellent exposure to our audience and allow you to get involved with these unique event, such as:
- A number of excellent opportunities to promote your products, services and brand to our audience
- Various levels of sponsorship tiers are available based on your overall investment, including Headline, Major and Associate Sponsor levels.
Previous Sponsors have included: Annington Homes & Ancestry UK, as well as sponsors-in-kind such as Military History Matters and Mornflake.
Download the sponsorship proposal
To discuss specific or bespoke packages, or for further information, please contact us on 020 7811 3201 or events@armybenevolentfund.org
