Take on a scenic 13.5-mile sponsored walk through the beautiful Doncaster countryside while helping raise vital funds for local hospice care.
- Date and start time: Saturday 15 August 2026, 10am to 4pm.
- Location: Nursery Lane, Low Sprotbrough, Doncaster, DN5 7NB (near The Boat Inn)
Organised by St John’s Hospice, this brand-new fundraising event welcomes walkers of all abilities with a moderate level of fitness. The route is largely flat with a few short ascents and descents and is also dog friendly.
Participants will enjoy a carefully planned countryside route passing through:
- Sprotbrough Flash Nature Reserve
- Melton Wood
- Barnburgh
- Adwick Washlands RSPB Reserve
- Bolton-on-Dearne
- The Trans Pennine Trail
- Harlington
- Denaby Ings
- Conisbrough Viaduct
- Riverside paths along the River Don
The walk offers a mix of woodland trails, open countryside, riverside scenery, and wildlife-rich reserves, with refreshment opportunities available in Barnburgh and Bolton-on-Dearne.
Why take part?
Every mile walked and every pound raised will help St John’s Hospice continue providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for local patients and their families.
Registration is free, but participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship to support hospice services across Doncaster and the surrounding area.
Important information
Participants are advised to:
- wear suitable walking footwear
- bring water and a packed lunch
- prepare for a full day of walking
- full route details and event information will be shared upon registration
A message from the organisers
Richard Smith, Events Co-ordinator at St John’s Hospice, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to launch our first Hospice Hike. This event is about bringing people together, enjoying our beautiful local countryside, and raising vital funds that allow us to continue providing compassionate care to local patients and families.”
To sign up or find out more information about the Hospice Hike 2026, fill out the form below or email [email protected].
Published: May 18, 2026