The Mendip Challenge 2025, sponsored by Howards Motor Group, is Weston Hospicecare’s largest fundraising event and we’d love you to be a part of it.

With 4 routes to choose from - 30 miles, 20 miles, 10 miles and 5 miles - the challenge is open to all individuals, teams, families (and dogs) and takes you along the West Mendip Way in the Somerset hills before finishing at Weston Cricket Club to celebrate your achievements.

30 mile

The 30 mile route is the most demanding route which starts in Wells before ascending into the Mendips at Priddy before reaching Draycott. From there, walkers will head towards the top of the beautiful Cheddar Gorge before tackling the top of the Mendips from Tynings Farm to Crooks Peak. The glorious route continues past Crooks Peak with a steep decline into Loxton. The final part of the challenge sees walkers reach Roman Road before a fabulous loop around Uphill passing the hospice and back to Weston Cricket Club.

20 mile

For those who want a serious challenge but feel 30 miles is too far! The 20 mile route follows two thirds of the beautiful 30 mile route. It starts at Cheddar before walkers ascend up to the top of Cheddar Gorge before taking in the stunning scenery between Tynings Farm and Crooks Peak. The final part of the challenge sees walkers reach Roman Road before a fabulous loop around Uphill passing the hospice and back to Weston Cricket Club.

10 mile

Starting from Weston Cricket Club, this route is a fabulous challenge for those who are not confident with either the 30 or 20 mile. It's a glorious route which is routed towards Bleadon before connecting with the last stage of the 20 and 30 mile routes.

5 mile

The 5 mile route is a fabulous family route which starts at Weston Cricket Club and follows the fantastic purpose built pathway between Uphill and Brean, and encompasses the amazing view point at St Nicholas' church.

How to register...

We can't wait to see you tackle the great countryside that awaits you and challenge yourself to break the limits! Visit www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/the-mendip-challenge to find out more

Registration costs between £15 and £25 depending on your chosen distance and includes finisher medal and ribbon (plus medal for any dog participants), a Howards branded water bottle, coach travel to the start location for those taking on the 20 and 30 mile routes, as well as back-walkers, support vehicles, marshals and first aid cover on the course.  Plus a fantastic opportunity to support your local hospice through fundraising.

For anyone not wishing to walk but would still like to be a part of the day, we are also looking for volunteer marshals to support on the day – to find out more please email Nicola.slark@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call 01934 423 900