Hike Bike Paddle 2026 - Youth Adventure Trust

Register Your Interest for 2026!

“We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and It was an unbelievable day, I’ll admit it was gruelling at times, especially the bike route in the sweltering heat, however the stunning views, team spirit, sense of achievement and the fact we were out there helping make a difference to young people’s lives made it all worthwhile Really glad to be able to make a contribution to your great charity.“
– 2025 Participant

“Thank you on Behalf of Bollin 1 and 2, the teams had a fantastic time and we really enjoyed the event. Challenging and enjoyable in equal parts.“
-2023 Participant

“A huge thank you to everyone involved in helping set up and organise yesterday’s event. You were brilliant and helped everyone every step of the way and always with a smile. And a huge thank you and we’ll done to all the other teams, everyone was very positive and friendly and enjoying suffering on those lovely Welsh hills.”

-2023 Participant

KEY INFORMATION

Date: Thursday 9th July, 2026
Location: TBC
Details: Hike – approx 4-5 hours, Bike – approx 3-4 hours, Paddle – 2km lake course on a giant stand up paddle board!
Teams: 4-6 people
Entry fee and Fundraising: £600 + VAT for a team entry with a £2000 fundraising target;

Who wants to spend the day stuck behind your desk or networking in conference halls when you could be out in the hills? We know where we’d rather be!

The Youth Adventure Trust is thrilled to present – Hike Bike Paddle – THE industry challenge for anybody working in the sports and outdoor sector. We have another epic team challenge made up of 3 elements: a hike (up into the hills) , a bike (mostly off road) and a team giant Stand Up Paddle board to cool you off. With friendly competition, team-building, networking and a desire to help vulnerable youngsters get outdoors at its heart.

HIKE

Details:
4-5 hour hike (approx

BIKE

Details:
3-4 hour bike (mostly off road)

PADDLE

Details:
2km lake course on a giant stand up paddle board!

Teams from across the sports and outdoors sectors will take on a spectacular route (location to be decided). Teams will enjoy stunning views (weather permitting!) and help change the lives of the vulnerable young people that we work with.

Register Your Interest for 2026

Teams

We recommend teams of 4-6 people who can either enter the whole challenge or do the event as a relay (minimum numbers on each section will apply). You will need to ensure that at least two members can navigate with a map and compass and it’s definitely best if a couple of you are able to swim (but even if you can’t we have buoyancy aids just in case). Don’t worry if you haven’t got a team – you can still take part and we will team you up. You will be timed and yes there are prizes!

Accommodation

An accommodation list will be available once the 2026 location has been confirmed.

Entry fee

It costs £600 + VAT for a team of up to 6 people to take part with a £2000 fundraising target; you will be invoiced upon registration. There is also an option to pay £2000 + VAT per team with no fundraising ask if you’d prefer to take part solely as company funded team building event. See below to see what is included in your entry fee. We also have a number of partnership opportunities available so if you are interested in free entry, brand exposure and some fantastic content then take a look to see if any would suit you. In addition, you will need to cover your own travel, food and accommodation costs, as well as bike hire if you require this. There will be food available at challenge base throughout and we would love you to join us for the Hike Bike Paddle After Party.

We’re here for you

The Youth Adventure Trust team is here for you throughout your Hike Bike Paddle journey. Whether its advice on training, fundraising or equipment please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Once registered you’ll have access to our helpful training and fundraising resources, but we are also just a phone call or email away if you want to talk anything through.

If you want to chat to us before you register your team then please get in touch with Philippa Cox who would be happy to help.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your entry. Our cancellation policy is as follows:

If you cancel more than 12 weeks in advance of the event, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 12 and 6 weeks in advance of the event, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 6 weeks of the event, no refund will be given.

Please note that all cancellations must be made in writing and sent to philippa@youthadventuretrust.org.uk Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving your cancellation request. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your understanding.

FAQs

General Event Questions

Do I need to do all of it? Hike, bike, and paddle?

No! You can choose as a team to do the whole thing or do it as a relay.

Is it very competitive?

Well… our mission is for everyone to enjoy themselves! It is up to you how competitive you want to be…. some brands will aim high whereas others will want to complete rather than compete! There will be some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

Do I need my own bike?

This year the route will be mostly off road – gravel and mountain bikes would be most suitable. If you want to hire a bike then we an arrange this for you – just choose your preference when you register.

Do I need to train?

To do the whole event in one go is a roughly 10 hour challenge so training is advised! The hike route will be 4 -5 hours depending on the speed of the team. The bike will be 3 – 4 hours but it will be the endurance side of things that will help you cross the finish line. We can help you with this!

I know another company that might be interested…can I challenge them to join?

The more the merrier! If the company you want to join has a connection with the outdoor industry sector, please do let Philippa know and she’ll be happy to call them and go through it.

What are the next steps?

What are you waiting for – register your team!

After registering your company will be invoiced and then we will arrange a time with your team for a virtual information session where we will go through everything with you.

Let the fun begin!