British Heart Foundation Challenge Events are a fantastic way to push yourself to the limit while helping others. With a massive choice of bike rides, hikes, swims and even skydives in the UK and overseas, there are plenty of ways to have fun, get fit and save lives in 2011.
Heart and circulatory disease remains the UK’s biggest killer. As the nation’s heart charity, the British Heart Foundation is dedicated to changing this.
The greatest challenge is to create a world without heart disease. What will yours be?
Find your challenge at bhf.org.uk/challenges or email challenges@bhf.org.uk to find out more.
Sunday 6th March 2011
This event has had to be postponed. For more deatils follow the link below
Contact: northevents@bhf.org.uk
Phone: 0800 085 2280
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Sunday 8 May 2011
On road Bike Ride across the spectacular terrain of the South Peak District. The Peak District is well known as a favourite region for cyclists of all kinds. This on-road bike ride takes you through the ruggedly diverse terrain of the White Peak district, offering a wealth of scenery.
Going through the heart of this breathtaking countryside; deep valleys, high limestone hills and thick, leafy woodland, the White Peak Challenge boasts some tremendous riding.
You have the choice of a 20 mile or 40 mile circular on-road route
Entry Fee: £10.00 (Adult) Free (Child)
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Sunday 12 June 2011
A fun family bike ride throughout Derby, suitable for all the family!
Entry Fee: £10.00 (Adult) £5.00 (Child)
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Sunday 25 September 2011
Support World Heart Day at Chatsworth and explore the grounds of one of Britain's best loved stately homes with a choice of a 3, 6 or 12 mile circular walk through the Chatsworth Estate on World Heart Day.
One of the most stunning hikes around, with breathtaking views and an amazing variety of different landscapes. The scenery will surprise and astound you on your way round.
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Saturday 08 October 2011
An exciting day of mountain biking in the stunning Peak District…
Starting from Edale Village Hall, four exciting routes offer differing levels of difficulty for a great day of mountain biking – from a taster of the trails in the Dark Peak to a full on assault of all the best the area has to offer for a memorable, exhausting and exhilarating day of biking.
The Routes
A choice of four exciting routes with something for all levels;
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Sunday 20 November 2011Come and enjoy one of Derbyshire’s most famous walks.... Experience the spectacular landscape of the Peak District on this popular and challenging 17 mile hike to help raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.
The High Peak Trail is traffic free and suitable for moderate to fit walkers. Passing through some of Derbyshire’s finest countryside and industrial heritage, the Trail follows the route of the former Cromford and High Peak Railway. This was one of the worlds first long distance railway lines, built between 1825-30 on canal principles.
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