Charity Walks

Itex 'Around the Island' Charity Walk

Saturday 21st June 2008

Covering a total distance of 48.1 miles this annual event attracts both local and visiting walkers, raising funds for Jersey charities. The walk goes anticlockwise around the island, with thirteen checkpoints along the way. Walkers can expect to complete the walk in anything from 12 to 21 hours. This walk is not for the faint hearted but for those who are keen to challenge themselves.

For more information visit www.itexwalk.je

The Great North Coast Charity Challenge

Sunday 14th September 2008

Visitors and locals alike are invited to join together in a 20 mile charity challenge along the Island’s north coast with all proceeds raised going to the locally based charity 'Help an African Schoolchild'. The walk starts at St Catherine's breakwater in St Martin from 08:00 hrs onwards and ends at Grosnez. It is expected to take participants between 3 to 10 hours to complete.  Spectators are welcome.

Application forms available from Jersey Tourism or for more information call: +44(0)1534 498650 or visit www.hast.org.uk