The Great British Dog Walk
A sponsored dog walk to transform deaf people's lives
Take part in a fun-filled sponsored walk, in a beautiful location, with (or without) your dog and help deaf people to leave loneliness behind.
Heaton Park, Manchester
Sunday 18 September. Start times 10am to midday.
3km or 5km route
Adults £10 (with a free dog bandana)
Children & dogs go free!
By taking part and fundraising for Hearing Dogs, you will help train life-changing hearing dogs that will transform deaf people's lives.
A free dog bandana with every adult ticket
Help your dog look amazing! Free dog bandana with every adult ticket.
Where?
Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Ln, Manchester
M25 0DL
When?
Sunday 18 September 2022
Start times from 10am to 12pm
Price
£10 per adult online, includes a free dog bandana! Children and dogs go free
Goodies
Free dog bandana, walker certificate and
activity pack to take on your walk
Staggered starts
Mass start at 10am, with smaller staggered starts throughout the morning.
Raise vital funds
Your ticket covers the event costs. Get sponsored and transform deaf people's lives!
Get sponsored!
The money you raise will transform deaf people's lives. Become a fundraising superstar and we'll send you a limited edition mug or puppy sponsorship to say thank you!
When you raise an amazing £50
We’ll send you a limited-edition Hearing Dogs mug or
When you raise a pawsome £100
You’ll receive a free puppy sponsorship!
Image courtesy of Wiggan Wanderers, Instagram: @wiggan_wanderers
Heaton Park: the important details
When: Sunday 18 September 2022
Where:Heaton Park, Sheepfoot Ln, Manchester M25 0DL
Click here to see this walk on a map
Walk start time: Walk start times available from 10 am to 12 pm. You will be able to choose your timeslot when booking. Please arrive within your 30-minute timeslot in order to check in and start your walk.
Cost: Adults: £10 online, Children (under 16): free
Distance: 3km (on concrete paths with some inclines) or 5km (longer route, mostly on concrete paths with some inclines).
Minimum Sponsorship: No minimum sponsorship but if you raise £50 or more you'll receive an exclusive Great British Dog Walk mug or, if you raise £100 or more you'll receive a free puppy sponsorship!
Terrain: Most of the paths at Heaton Park are concrete paths but there are steep inclines in places. For this reason we recommend you contact us to discuss any mobility issues.
Parking: There is ample car parking at Heaton Park which is charged at £3 per day, except for allocated disabled badge spaces which are free of charge. Full details can be found here.
Other Facilities:
More: This is our first ever Great British Dog Walk at the North West's largest park, Heaton Park. The route will take in views of the beautiful Heaton Hall, heritage tramway and the Park's scenic woodland and boating lake. It promises to be a great day out with other dog lovers and their four-legged friends. There will be fun games to enjoy before and after the walk, so get your tickets and we look forward to seeing you there!
Because of the number of dogs expected, we do ask that dogs are kept on lead for the duration of the walk.
The Virtual Great British Dog Walk
Can’t make a walk but still want to take part?
You can do your own sponsored walk – anywhere you’d like – by signing up for the Virtual Great British Walk. Simply walk your chosen distance with (or without) your dog and raise funds to help deaf people leave loneliness behind.
The Virtual version is free to all participants, and if you raise £10 in sponsorship you will receive a dog bandana.
A great day out for all the family!
Get a free dog bandana
Free dog bandana with every adult ticket – to help your four-legged friend look even cuter!
Keeping you safe and sound
With staggered start times and online booking option, you will be able to enjoy The Great British Dog Walk safely.
Get a fun activity pack
You’ll get a free activity pack, packed full of fun things to do while you walk!When you walk, you help people like Joanna…
“Since having Marshall my life keeps getting better and better. His uniform indicates that I’m deaf and this gives me confidence. Whereas before, I would avoid talking to people, now I’m far less anxious about not understanding them so I no longer hide away in the shadows.”
– Joanna and Marshall
Please take part in the Great British Dog Walk and help more deaf people like Joanna to leave loneliness behind.
"The Great British Dog Walk is a fantastic opportunity to get yourself or your dog sponsored to raise vital funds to help deaf people leave loneliness behind." - Rachel Riley, TV presenter
The event organiser!
For more information about this walk please contact the event organiser using the details below.
Gaynor Cavanagh, Community Fundraising Manager for North West
07769 901297