Monday 5th May 2025
They Fought For Us - We Walk For Them
Back With A Very Special Event
The Bridgnorth Lions Walk & Marathon In Its 46th year.
And for 2025, it’s something really special. In recognition of the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, the 2025 Event will celebrate and pay respects to those who fought for our freedom.
We have chosen the theme of They Fought For Us, We Walk For Them to honour the debt we owe to those who gave their lives to ensure we can live freely today.
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025
Join Us For Special Events To Celebrate The 80th Aniversary of VE Day
Something For Everyone
Every Age, Every Ability
We have something for everyone. Choose from a Full 26 Mile Marathon, recognised and one of the most challenging in UK; the Famous Bridgnorth Walk, now in its 48th Year, or the Junior and Family Walks, now part of our expanded festival at Cleobury North.
As well as the events themselves, we're pround to launch our new Family Fun Day at Cleobury North Village Hall.
Following a sucessful move in 2024 to this new venue, we're able to expand the entertainment, making it an afternoon of fun. So if you just want to come along and watch the proceedings, you're more than welcome.
Whats more, entry to the Entertainment Area is free for everyone.
Choose Your Event
26 Mile Full Marathon
The Full Marathon 26.66 mile route has both on and off-road sections with the route climbing from 233ft to 1739ft above sea level, incurring an overall accent of 3133ft.
The Famous Bridgnorth Walk
The Big One - The full course (including the route up Brown Clee) is 21.5 miles (34.7 km). with the option of not going to the Brown Clee summit, reducing the mileage to 19.8 miles (31.86 km).
The shorter Little One is 10 miles and is nearly all on road without the rigours of Brown Clee Hill and the off-road demanding section.
Cleobury North Family Fun Day
Join us for a wonderful family day out in the picturesque countryside of the Boyne Estate.
Whether it’s to take part in Junior or Family Walk, or to simply just to have a fun filled afternoon, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained all afternoon.
What’s more, entry to the entertainment area is free.
Bridgnorth Lions Junior Walk
A very popular event for children aged between 9 and 15 years (on the day of the event).
Accompanied by Cycle Outriders and with a water station every mile. We prioritise the safety of our young participants providing Marshalls and Safeguarding Officers throughout the route.
Bridgnorth Lions Family Walk
The route starts and finishes at Cleobury North Priors Village Hall and follows that of the Junior Walk without the more strenuous stretch to the top of Brown Clee.
Family Walkers can choose to follow an all on-road route, that is disability and wheelchair friendly.
Fund Raising
In 2024 Walkers Raised almost £90,000 For Good Causes
The Bridgnorth Lions Walk & Marathon is all about raising funds for good causes locally, nationally and internationally. And this year our VE Day Celebrations give an even more poignant atmosphere to the day.
Over the years we have raised funds for local good causes like Hope House Hospice and Northgate Swimming Club, National Causes like The Royal Marsden Hospital, and International Campagins, notably our Walk for Ukraine in 2022.
This is in addition to the £000's rasied by local individuals and teams specifically for their local causes.
You can download our Sponsor Form below or use your own for your chosen charity.
You can also make a direct donation to Bridgnorth Lions Club via our Just Giving Page.
Bridgnorth Lions Club is run totally by Vounteers, so all funds recieved are used to support good causes.
Lets Do It Together
Enter Your Pub, Club or Work Team
Every year dozens of local Clubs, Pubs and Businesses enter a team.
What better way to develop an excellent workplace spirit! Previous years have seen entrants by lots of local businesses including Grainer & Worell, Spartans and Bridgnorth Rugby Club.
A team can be as few as two, or as many as you can rope in. The more the better……
You can raise funds for The Lions or choose your own Charity.
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025
Join Us For Special Events To Celebrate The 80th Aniversary of VE Day
All About The Walk & Marathon
The Bridgnorth Walk was established in 1967 as a way of raising money for local, national and international charities. In 2017 Bridgnorth Lions took over as organisers.
The event regularly raises over £100,000 for good causes and attracts both competitive and weekend walkers who enjoy a wonderful community atmosphere.
In 2019 Bridgnorth Lions announced a major expansion to the Walk weekend by adding a Marathon for runners.
The challenging but rewarding route takes in some of the most beautiful Shropshire countryside, including a visit to the top of the 1770 foot high Brown Clee.
For those less competitive, the short Junior and Family Walks offer an alternative.
Starting at Cleobury North just outside Bridgnorth, the Family and Junior Walks are two separate, shorter events, that share some of the same route.
The Junior 7-mile route visits the very top of the Brown Clee, accompanied by Cycle Outriders. With a water station every mile, this is a safe but strenuous event, for those aged 9 – 14.
The all-age Family Walk takes you though some of the most stunning Shropshire countryside. This relaxing 5 mile on-road route draws you along picturesque country lanes. And without the strenuous Brown Clee section, it’s more of an opportunity to stretch your legs, rather than anything more challenging.
Find out more about the next event here www.bridgnorthwalk.org.uk
Your Lions journey starts here
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Lions see a problem and take action to solve it.
They seek to understand one another and the people they serve. They build relationships that lead to opportunities. In short, when Lions serve, life improves.
If you’re ready to start your Lions journey and take the first step in becoming part of the largest service club organization, fill out the form below.
This information will be directed to Lion leaders in your area, who will then be in contact with you. We are excited for you to start your service journey!