Exmoor Perambulation

Two hikers walking through the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park.

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Walk for Wildlife

Exmoor Perambulation 2024!

Saturday 22nd June 2024

Saturday 22nd June 2024
A 15 or 30 mile self-guided walk (or trail run!)
Near Simonsbath, Exmoor
Set up your fundraising page

Join Team Wilder and Walk (or run) for Wildlife!

Saturday 22nd June 2024

Immerse yourself in the spectacular scenery and ancient heritage of Exmoor National Park whilst raising money for wildlife!

Organised by Channel Events as part of their Exmoor Running and Walking Festival, the Exmoor Perambulation is a self-navigated circular long-distance walk dating back over 725 years. A historic event that traces its origins back to the time of Edward I, with both walking or running options.

You’ll Walk (or run) for Wildlife over 15 or 30 miles on one of the most challenging walks in the Exmoor annual calendar. The route follows the boundary of the Royal Forest at the time of its sale in 1818 and includes areas not normally open to the public. 

If walking's not tough enough and you want to take on the ultimate challenge, sign up to Run for Wildlife over 15 miles or the full 30 mile ultramarathon distance!

Completing the full perambulation is a huge achievement, but you also have the option to take part in the 15 mile half distance option, or the 15 mile Ultra Run! How wild do you want to get?

*Map and compass skills essential for this event

Registration details

You have two options - either apply for a free charity place and pledge to raise £100, or, sign up for your own place and we'll support you to raise as much as you can without a set target.

Peter walking for wildlife across Exmoor

Credit: Channel Events / Stuart Lessels

Option 1:

Apply for a FREE charity place

Pledge to raise £100 and apply for your free charity place today.

Registration fee: £0
Sponsorship pledge: £100

We'll support you every step of the way with fundraising tips and advice.

Apply for a free place
Lucy walking through a gate at the Exmoor Perambulation

Credit: Channel Events / Stuart Lessels

Option 2:

Purchase your own place

We'll support you to raise as much as you can without being committed to raise a minimum amount. 

1. Tell us you're entering the Exmoor Perambulation

2. Set up your fundraising page today 

3. Purchase your place

WildNet - Jon Hawkins - Surrey Hills Photography

Walk (or run!) for Somerset wildlife and you'll receive:

  • a free Team Wilder performance t-shirt (if you raise £150 by 6th June)
  • Welcome pack including fundraising and training guide
  • Access to our Facebook group where you'll meet others taking on a challenge to share training progress and fundraising tips!
  • Invitation to our Strava Club for team motivation
  • Support from Kate our Community Fundraising Manager
  • A big cheer across the finish line
  • The incredible feeling that you're making a difference for wildlife here in Somerset

I’m looking forward to welcoming you to the team and would love to hear from you!

How your fundraising helps

Being part of Team Wilder is so much more than hiking through Exmoor National Park, it is your chance to save wildlife for the future, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. 

It costs us almost £2,000 a day to manage all of our reserves, so every penny you raise will really help our wonderful wildlife here in Somerset. 

grazing pony

Livestock grazing - Ed Marshall

£25

could pay for providing water for livestock grazing a 10 hectare grassland reserve for a whole year.

Comma butterfly resting on a gate

Comma butterfly (Polygonia c-album) resting on field gate, Denmark Farm, Lampeter, Wales, UK. June 2011. Photo: Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION

£100

could pay for the materials needed to install or replace a gate.

Reserve staff thinning woodland using a chainsaw wearing personal protective equipment

Chris Gomersall/2020VISION

£650

could pay for a chainsaw for to help our Reserves Team manage Ash dieback.

Our Team Wilder Wall of Fame

We've had several fundraisers take on the Exmoor Perambulation, from people who've never done a challenge like this before, to seasoned walkers and even a runner that pushed themselves to complete the full 30 miles.

Will you be part of our team at the next Exmoor Perambulation?

Get in touch

Thank you on behalf of all at Somerset Wildlife Trust for your interest in Walking for Wildlife. 

I'd love to hear from you so if you have any questions, please get in touch.

Email: kate.wilson@somersetwildlife.org or call: 07549 031738

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