
The hills of the Lake District are alive – with hundreds tackling challenge for military veterans
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Excitement is building, with less than two weeks to go before Walking With The Wounded’s 15th Cumbrian Challenge kicks off. On Saturday 17th May teams from around the country will tackle a number of challenging routes around Grasmere in the Lake District. All proceeds from the now annual, flagship event help the vital work that charity Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) does with veterans.
Almost 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, with over 200 teams registered to take part. Three different routes are being offered – The Peak, The Tough and The Tougher - each varying in distance, climb and difficulty.
This year WWTW are delighted to be welcoming Sunbelt Rentals back as their headline event sponsor, with DXC, BAE Systems, Gasway,...

Countdown on to Cumbrian Challenge 2025
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Are you ready? Our famous Cumbrian Challenge is back, and this year it’s bigger than ever!
Almost 200 teams are already signed up but, don’t worry, there is still time to sign up if you still haven’t committed. Experience a truly memorable team-building weekend in the Lake District alongside Walking With The Wounded staff and volunteers.
Even better, this year we have added a new route, especially for our younger supporters: Next Generation. Be one of the first to experience this fun and challenging scenic route.
Whether this is your first time tackling the hills, or you’re a seasoned Cumbrian Challenge participant, we are delighted to have you on board for this year’s event, and our Head of Events and Partnerships, James, is here with a...