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For more information about our UK Series challenges please visit: www.dream-challenges.com trek challenge welcome the west highland way trek Here at Dream Challenges, we’re all about making dreams come true and after a tough year facing the coronavirus crisis, that’s exactly what we all need. walking, whisky and wizards Prepare to light up your life after the lock-down No matter what your age or fitness level, you can sweat discovering the historic secrets, exquisite, hidden off the stress, get fit and make amazing new friends, gems and stunning, sacred sites just a stone’s throw with the option to fundraise for a charity of your from your home. choice. An awesome new UK family adventure is also coming in your near future and for those of you itching Our exciting array of new UK 2021 challenges to travel further afield, we’ve included some European gives you the chance to trek back to the time of treks too! the Romans, watch the sun set at Stonehenge and even enjoy a ride on the world-famous Jacobite With over 20 years of experience organising life (Hogwarts Express) Steam Train. From the magical changing adventures in the UK and all across the Scottish Highlands to the ancient Hadrian’s Wall to globe, we are proud to be leading the industry with the spiritual sites of southern England, there’s an a ground-breaking 14-step initiative to minimise the adventure to suit everyone. risk of the coronavirus on all our challenges. Your health and safety are always are highest priorities, so please rest assured you are safe booking with us. CLICK HERE 16 - 24 August 2021 FOR MORE INFORMATION 9 DAYS Registration fee: £199 Challenge Costs £1,299 AND TO BOOK Leave the muggle life behind and enjoy a ride on the Hogwarts Express on our bewitching West Highland Way Trek. Together, we’ll hike through the famous Scottish Highlands, taste whisky fresh from a local distillery and finish with a ride on the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train, aka. the Hogwarts Express. Setting off just outside Glasgow, we’ll trek on clear paths and trails alongside the magical Loch Lomond and fresh-water rivers to its north. We’ll wind our way through forested hills, ancient woodland and the amazing Munro and Mamore mountains, with views of Ben Nevis, the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Buchaille Mor Etive in the heart of Glen Coe. Highlights Although the Highland Way doesn’t include Ben Nevis • Trek in the stunning Scottish Highlands itself, we’re in for some epic climbs. Ascending the zig- zagging Devil’s Staircase and the Conic Hill, plus other • Visit the world famous Glengoyne Single hills, we give our legs a challenging workout and our Malt Whisky Distillery eyes unforgettable panoramas. • Trek alongside the magical Loch Lomond • Take in stunning views of the Munro and Along the way, we’ll stop in traditional Highland Mamore mountains settlements and camp amidst spectacular mountain scenery – the perfect escape after so long at home in • Ride on the Jacobite Steam Train aka. the lock-down! Hogwarts Express! Challenge level trek challenge cycle challenge the glastonbury to stonehenge the king alfred's way cycle pilgrimage trek CLICK HERE CLICK HERE FOR MORE 26 - 29 August 2021 FOR MORE 13 - 17 September 2021 INFORMATION INFORMATION 4 DAYS Registration fee: £149 Challenge Costs £599 AND TO 5 DAYS Registration fee: £149 Challenge Costs £749 AND TO BOOK BOOK Due to the phenomenal success of our first Cycle through 10,000 years of history on this stunning Glastonbury to Stonehenge Pilgrimage in 2020, we’re 350km bike ride following King Alfred’s Way. ecstatic to launch an extended 4-day version! Our spectacular circular route starts and finishes in This 90km challenge takes in more sites, gives us even the heart of Winchester, where Alfred is buried. more enthralling insight into the original pilgrimage and allows us more time to savour the panoramas Winding our way up and down quiet roads and of rolling countryside, iron-age hillforts and ancient rustic tracks that date back hundreds of years, we’ll architecture. encounter Iron Age hillforts, remains of Roman settlements, striking medieval architecture and Tune into your spiritual side on this enlightening intriguing Neolithic monuments, including the world- pilgrimage from the Pagan town of Glastonbury to the famous Stonehenge. sun-loving Stonehenge. We’ll tackle tough climbs for breath-taking views of We’ll wind along part of the ancient Celtic Way, which rolling chalk hillsides, the famous Salisbury Plains, dates back thousands of years and reflects the routes of commons coated with vibrant, purple heather and the Neolithic peoples as they carried sacred blue stones Highlights chocolate-box country-side settlements. Highlights from the Preseli Mountains in Wales to the Salisbury Plains. • Walk from medieval Glastonbury to With stops at the fascinating Stonehenge, Farnham • Visit the ancient spiritual landmark and prehistoric Stonehenge Castle and the Avebury’s Henge and Stone Circle, the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge Following a trail so old it is no longer marked by a • Follow the ancient Celtic Way pilgrimage landmarks will keep us captivated every pedal of the • Explore Avebury's Henge and Stone Circle path, we’ll encounter Christian, Pagan and pre-historic route way. World Heritage Site, the largest stone circle sites, all swimming in myths and mystery. We’ll trek on footpaths, tracks and some quiet country roads, over • Conquer 90 km in 4 days This leads up to a triumphant finish in Winchester, in the world a mix of fantastic terrains that give us the best of the • Talks from Stonehenge expert with a statue of King Alfred himself welcoming us back • Cycle 350km through 10,000 years of history southern countryside. archaeologist Mark Corney to the city. • Circular route follows quiet roads and rustic • Fully supported with guides and luggage off-road tracks through national parks transport • Fully supported and guided cycle challenge Challenge level Challenge level trek challenge trek challenge the hadrian's wall trek camino de santiago pilgrimage CLICK HERE 19 - 26 September 2021 FOR MORE 23 - 30 October 2021 INFORMATION 8 DAYS Registration fee: £199 Challenge Costs £1,099 8 DAYS Registration fee: £199 Self Fund: £1,299 Sponsorship: £2.600 Flights AND TO Included BOOK Hike alongside Hadrian’s Wall on this enthralling Join our spectacular new pilgrimage following the final time warp of a trek. Following the rustic rural trail stretch of Camino de Santiago. Following the footsteps from Solway to Wallsend, we’ll roam alongside the sea, of countless pilgrims, star-gazing Celts and tourists, before winding inland through fields and forest on the we’ll tackle a whopping 115km on the Camino de line of the ancient Roman landmark. Francis, aka. the French Way. Little more than a rise in the ground level to start with, Our adventure commences in the Gothic town of whispers of the wall grow ever more prevalent as we Sarria in North West Spain, we’ll wind our way up hike on. Prepare to encounter incredible sites lying on and down lush valleys and enchanting forests full of the trail, including the remains of the 12th Century eucalyptus, fir and oak trees. Encountering spectacular Thirlwall and Motte Bailey Castle, the well-preserved man-made monuments and breath-taking natural stretch of wall at Walltown Crags and the spectacular landscapes, we’ll look out for woodpeckers and take Housesteads Roman Fort. in an amazing range of architecture built across centuries. Gazing out upon a sea of lush green fields from the edge of the Roman Empire, we’ll escape to the ancient We’ll stop in rustic hamlets and traditional Spanish era that shaped British history, discover the remains Highlights towns, with chances to gain insight into the current Highlights of a Roman hospital and barracks and gain captivating • Roam the opposite way to other walkers local lifestyle and the captivating cultural history of the • Walk the Camino de Santiago during insight into the AD138 century lifestyle. pilgrimage. and enjoy a less busy route, as we trek from Holy Year! As we draw nearer to Newcastle, we’ll jump on the West to East. Dating back to around the 10th century AD, the famous • Explore the Galicia region of Spain chances to visit the magnificent forts at Chesters and • Discover the spectacular Housesteads Camino de Frances actually begins in France and • Try the local delicacies including Tarta de Vindolanda. Roman Fort, Hadrian’s Wall flagship site extends some 800km, but this final section gives a Santiago and Pulpo Gallego and explore the enthralling 12th Century perfect alternative for time-tight trekkers. • Earn your Compostela Certificate by Thirlwall and Motte Bailey Castle trekking 115km • Gain brilliant historical insight into the • Explore Cathedral of Santiago de CLICK HERE Chesters and Vindolanda Roman Forts. Compostela on your free day FOR MORE Challenge level Challenge level INFORMATION AND TO BOOK family trek challenge trek challenge thames path family trek pilgrimage to the oberammergau passion play CLICK HERE CLICK HERE 16 - 20 August 2021 FOR MORE 18 - 25 June 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION INFORMATION 5 DAYS Registration fee: £149 Challenge Costs £599 AND TO 8 DAYS Registration fee: £299 Self Fund: £1,750 Sponsorship: £3,500 AND TO BOOK BOOK Everyone’s welcome (recommended 12 years old+) as Roam with us through ancient countryside, medieval we conquer approx. 50 miles over five days on our towns and the breath-taking Bavarian Alps to the once- amazing Thames Path Family Trek. a-decade Passion Play at Oberammergau. Prepare to become immersed in a world of fantastical Lacing up our boots in Munich, we’ll follow a stretch of stories, political scandals and the medieval the Way of St James leading to the Camino de Santiago architecture of the Thames Path and its iconic sights, and wind alongside rivers, through rolling fields and with eye-opening insight from our expert historian lush forest, into biscuit-tin villages and tiny hamlets guide.