Great British Dog Walk postponed due to Covid-19 coronavirus
We are very saddened to have to announce that we’ve made the decision to postpone all Great British Dog Walk events due to the latest advice from the government regarding the risk of the Covid-19 coronavirus, which is to stop all non-essential social contact.
We had very much hoped to run the event as normal, as we love holding The Great British Dog Walk and they are an important way of raising funds and awareness to help us train more life-changing hearing dogs. This wasn’t a decision we took lightly and sadly we will suffer losses as a result of having to postpone, but the health and safety of our kind supporters, walkers, staff and volunteers is paramount. We do hope you understand.
Anyone who has already bought a ticket for the walk will be contacted directly with further information.
The Virtual Great British Dog Walk
In the meantime, The Virtual Great British Dog Walk is a great way to show we are together at the time we are apart. Find out how to do your virtual walk and help us at this difficult time.
Go for an e-walk
What to expect
- Free dog bandana with every adult ticket – to help your four legged friend look even cuter.
- Weekend walks – there will be something to suit every schedule.
- Fun for dogs – we’re all about dogs! Depending on which walk you take part in, we have dog agility, shows and games.
- Meet a hearing dog – find out how deaf people have reconnected with life.
- If you ask people to sponsor you or your dog, and raise more than £50, we’ll send you a special Great British Dog Walk certificate to mark your achievement!
When you support The Great British Dog Walk you help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.
"It’s lovely to see so many local people with their dogs supporting such a wonderful charity. Hearing Dogs help deaf people leave loneliness behind, and the Great British Dog Walk is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the work they do as well as getting your dog sponsored to help raise vital funds." - Rachel Riley, TV presenter
A great day out for all the family!
Meet like-minded people
As well as raising funds, The Great British Dog Walk is about community – meeting people who also love their dogs, bumping into old friends, or making new ones along the way.
Get a free dog bandana
With every adult ticket purchased you get a free doggy bandana so your four-legged friend can look even cuter or even more handsome, if you can possibly imagine such a thing.
Meet a hearing dog
What do our clever hearing dogs actually do? How do they help deaf people? Come along, and find out how deaf people’s lives have been transformed.
Tea and cake
Tea and cake – it’s what makes Britain great! There will be an opportunity to buy tea and cake at most walks.
Fun for dogs
We’re all about dogs! If yours still needs to burn off excess energy then depending on which walk you take part in, we have dog agility, dog shows, and fun doggy games.
Beautiful locations
Historic palaces, grand old stately homes, breath-taking countryside – every Great British Dog Walk showcases the best of British scenery.Get sponsored and help Oscar become a hearing dog!
We’d really love for you or your dog to be sponsored.
Every penny raised will help Oscar become an amazing hearing dog – and help more deaf people leave loneliness behind.*
If you raise over £50, we will send you a special Great British Dog Walk certificate to say thank you!
If you’d like to get yourself or your dog sponsored you can download a sponsor form here. Alternatively, you can set up a JustGiving fundraising page here.
*Any extra money raised will help train more hearing dogs.
Behind the scenes of The Great British Dog Walk
Watch this short video to get a flavour of the fun you can have if you sign up for The Great British Dog Walk.
