Get active and explore a route steeped in history, with some of the capital's most iconic sights

23 Aug 2025
Woolwich
£20 - £139
£70 - £375

Get active and explore some of the capital’s historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’ eastern section. A route steeped in history with iconic sights, and capped with a BBQ and bar at the finish, making for a wonderful end-of-summer celebration!

choose your distance: 10km, 25km or 50km options
sign up from £20
walk it at your pace!
regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

Find out more about the event here.

Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks (a short walk from the new Elizabeth Line station), the full 50km looped route heads through Charlton, along the Thames Path to Greenwich and The O2, Old Royal Naval College and the fabulous Cutty Sark. It travels onwards through central London, crossing the Thames via the Millenium footbridge. It’s then past the Tower of London and on to the Olympic Park, before returning to Woolwich via the foot tunnel.

How far is the walk?

Choose your distance, including 10km, 25km, and 50km. There's a challenge here for everyone!

How we support you throughout your journey

When you join Team Cats, you'll get a first class experience, including:

dedicated support from our Events team, ready to answer your questions and share their top tips
a brilliant fundraising pack containing information, top tips and sponsorship forms to help you hit your fundraising target
a branded t-shirt to wear with pride during your training and walk
access to our Facebook community so you can connect with other cat lovers and exchange ideas, tips and advice
inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
a fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
an epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy

How do I sign up for the walk?

On the sign-up page you’ll see there are a few different sign-up options. Please choose one of the below options when you’re signing up:

Full sponsorship for charity: Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target for Cats Protection. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
Mixed funding: Pay for half your place cost and commit to a smaller fundraising target. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
Own place charity fundraising: Pay the full cost for your place, raise what you can and try to exceed at least £100. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process

As Cats Protection is an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up

Why should I take part in the walk for Cats Protection?

Two reasons, both are as important as each other:

firstly, to help cats and kittens in need across the country. Your generosity and kindness enables our teams to go on caring for abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens
secondly, for yourself! By taking part in this walk, it can be a fantastic and fun way to challenge yourself and mix up your day to day, get fit and raise vital donations for cats in need. We like to think of it as the good kind of nervous. You’re getting out of your comfort zone but you’ll be having so much fun doing it!

Take part for Cats Protection today