You may think that being a Big Walk Champion is challenging, but our events team are on hand to make it as easy as possible for you. We will support you through the whole process, all we need from you is to:

1. Choose your walk’s location – Think about accessibility, inclusivity, toilets, parking, and space. 
2. Establish a start time and meeting point – As it will be May when the walks take place, we suggest avoiding the hotter hours of the day.
3. Liaise with your local park authority/town council to receive permissions (if required) for a group walk in your chosen location – We can help with this!
4. Plan a rough route for your walk to follow – Keep it fun, not a challenge
5. Receive delivery of and hand out goody bags to attendees – Spread the kindness of our event sponsors: Natures Menu.
6. Be happy to meet and welcome attendees – We will supply a high-vis so you are easy to see!
7. Lead your walk around your route on 4th May – Have fun, share your photos and make us proud!

Once a Big Walk location has been established, we will plot it on our events map. If you see a Big Walk on the map that you would like to be a part of, register yourself (and anyone who will be joining you) to attend and reserve your goody bag!

As an attendee, all you need to do is come along and join in the fun. We encourage you to bring a dog (or dogs) with you if you can. Be it your own, one that you support, or one that you have borrowed. Alternatively, come and get your doggy fix from the attending dogs from your community!

We had over 40 walks last year, so keep an eye out for new locations on the map as new Big Walk Champions come forward. Walks will be kept up-to-date with key information including: location, start time, meeting location and approximate length of route.