Welcome!

Welcome to the Great British Trails Virtual Training Challenge – the best Challenge to explore the UK’s iconic routes. With both beginner and intermediate distances, this Challenge is great to motivate training for a specific Ultra Challenge and get outdoors.
Read on to discover your different distance options on the Great British Trails Virtual Training Challenge.

100km – Hadrian’s Wall

Journey cross-country in the beautiful north of England along one of the UK’s most iconic Roman landmarks: Hadrian’s Wall. Starting construction in AD 122, Hadrian’s Wall guarded the northwest corner of the Roman Empire. Today this route is a popular hiking trail featuring almost 2,000-year-old ruins of the wall. Pass through rolling countryside, rugged moorland, and dramatic stretches of the Roman frontier as you walk, jog, or run on your training journey.

300km – Offa’s Dyke

Take on this spectacular trail on the England-Wales border – in much the same area as our brand new Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra Challenge! This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is some to more dramatic hills and mountains than any other region of England beside the Lake District. Expect stunning Welsh scenery, rolling countryside, and charming historic villages on route. 

450km – The Pennine Way

One of Britain’s greatest long-distance journeys on foot. The Pennine Way was England’s first National Trail, taking Challengers through the Peak District and Yorkshire Dales across dramatic scenery and with some incredible views on route. Expect a full range of terrains with rocky paths, bogs, and moorland all part of this iconic route attracting thousands of people every year.

600km – The Orange Way

Follow the tracks of Prince William of Orange when he marched his invading army from Devon to London in 1688 as the ‘Glorious Revolution’ unfolded. This historic route will take Challengers through Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, and more rolling countryside before heading in to the capital city from the West. For history lovers, this is the Virtual Training Challenge for you!

800km – The Northern 500

The Northern 500 winds through the rugged Scottish Highlands, starting from Inverness. This dramatic route includes rolling hills, golden beaches, dramatic hills, and several spectacular medieval castle on route. Expect your journey to be filled with ancient Scottish legends along this remote route with an often magical feel.

1000km – South West Coast Path

Take on England’s longest National Trail, from Minehead in Somerset (where our South West Coast 50 starts!) all the way around the coastline to Poole Harbour in Dorset. For many, this famous trail is a lifetime ambition with sections of the path in Cornwall and Devon internationally renowned for their beauty. Expect sandy beaches, picturesque seaside towns, historic smuggling sites throughout, and impressive cliffs. This is the ultimate British trail adventure and the perfect Training Virtual Challenge to motivate you through your journey to an Ultra Challenge.

Start The Journey

Start the Great British Trails Training Virtual Challenge today and get ready for an iconic adventure of your choice on the UK’s finest trails. You can complete the distance totally at your pace, whether pushing hard for a few months or using a whole season to train for you Ultra challenge and log your miles.
Walk, jog, or run and watch your activities automatically upload from connected devices. This is the perfect way to stay connected to the Ultra Challenge community throughout the season.