Dunster | Walk and trek for cats

Early bird discount!

Sign up for an Ultra Challenge event in September and October and receive:

50% off registration fees on full sponsorship for charity option
Free tech t-shirt - an Ultra Challenge t-shirt, worth £20!

A fantastic summer challenge! Take in the first Minehead section of the stunning and famous 630-mile Coastal Path, with an extensive base camp in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. Take it at your own pace and pick your own distance. The full 50k loop heads over Exmoor with ups and downs, some magnificent views and over 1,600 metres of climb. With 25k and 10k options also available, there's a challenge here for everyone.

Join as an individual or a team, and get full support all the way with a celebration finish back at base camp, including a special medal to celebrate your achievement!

Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support and hospitality all the way, helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Cats Protection.

Click here for full details and to register!

How we'll support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and offer personalised fundraising advice

a jam-packed Fundraising Handbook containing downloadable resources, tips, advice and inspiring stories from previous Cat Champions!

branded technical vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during training and on race day

access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange training and fundraising ideas and advice, and share your cutest cat photos!

stories about the cats you’re helping, and even the chance to visit your local Cats Protection, to see firsthand the impact your fundraising will make

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!

Find out more and sign up here!

How we're helping cats in your community

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care.

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area.

 Find your local Cats Protection here