Great Wall of China

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18 October 2025 - 26 October 2025 - All Day

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Test yourself against thousands of challenging steps

Conquer the imperial masterpiece of the Ming dynasty, the Great Wall of China is a truly iconic location. Originally constructed to defend China against the nomadic tribes, the Great Wall Discovery is a thrilling challenge of twists, turns, ups and downs. This week-long challenge tackles a series of vigorous climbs totalling over 10,000 uneven steps. The trek will follow the winding path along the Yan Mountains to the Gubeikou Gateway and takes on the famous ‘heavenly staircase’.

English speaking guides will be with you every step of the way, managing your challenge and providing historical context to the Great Wall and its surroundings.

Exhaustion will quickly be replaced with wonder as you savour the sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges. With the challenge ending in the vast metropolis of Beijing, with time to explore the cultural highlights of China’s historic capital.

Take a look at the full itinerary here.

How to get involved in Great Wall of China experience:

Sign up on our partner website – Charity Challenge and self fund with a cost of £1,989 (includes a £250 deposit) and raise what you can. Or opt for a minimum fundraising option with minimum fundraising target of £3,450.

Find out more about our work and why we rely on people like you to support us by clicking here.

Join #TeamNWAA today and raise vital funds for our lifesaving service!

How we’ll support you:

As a member of Team NWAA, we promise to give you lots of support and encouragement along the way including:

  • A fantastic fundraising pack filled with hints, tips, and ideas to help smash your target
  • A free NWAA tec top to wear with pride
  • Support from our events team with your fundraising, and a certificate at the end to thank you for helping us to keep flying to save lives!

 

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