Walk of Hope Frequently Asked Questions

We’re so pleased that you’re taking part in one of our Walks of Hope. Our supporters play a vital role in helping us get closer to our vision of finding a cure for all types of brain tumours.

We’re here to support you as much we can. If you have any questions about the walks you’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions below.

London Walk of Hope

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration opens at 10:00am, and the walk will start at 11:30am.

Yes, there will be port-a-loos at the event site.

Yes, dogs are welcome to join, just please keep them on the lead.

Yes, there will be food stalls when you can purchase food.

Yes – we will have qualified First Aiders at this event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the event. 

Absolutely! Please email walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes, we will have spare “I’m walking for…” and “I’m walking in memory of…” back signs at the event. Please remember to bring your own safety pins to attach these to your t-shirt.

Yes – we will have a card machine to take payments on the day.

Luton Walk of Hope

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration opens at 1:30pm at the Bandstand in Wardown Park. Please ensure you arrive on time. The Walk of Hope will start promptly at 2pm.

There are two car parks situated in front of the Wardown Park Museum (accessed from New Bedford Road) and by the tennis courts of the park (accessed from Old Bedford Road).

There are also several parking bays along Old Bedford Road and parking can also be found in local residential streets surrounding the park. However, we advise wherever possible to please walk, jog, cycle or use public transport when attending the event. If you do have to drive, please consider car-sharing to reduce our impact on both the environment and other park users.

Please also watch out for other park users when arriving and leaving. Parking may be limited so try to arrive early.

By Bus

Wardown Park is well served by several local bus routes. Arriva No 24 and 25 (see the Arriva website for timetables) and Centrebus No 231 (see the Centrebuswebsite for timetable).

 By foot

The park is a short walk from Luton town centre. It is 1km (15-minute walk) from the train station. There are several bus routes that stop outside the entrances to the park on Old Bedford Road and New Bedford Road, all of which are less than a five-minute walk from the start and finish lines.

By road

The park is located on the A6, which connects Bedford in the north. If travelling via the M1, take the junction for Luton Airport, join the A505 and then follow the A6.

Walkers are permitted to use the toilets available at the Luton Town and Indians Cricket Club behind the museum.

Yes. Dogs are welcome to join our walk but must be kept on a short lead at all times.

The Wardown Park Kiosk will be open and they are also providing an ice cream van. The Kiosk is very kindly making a donation to Brain Tumour Research.

Sweets, cakes and bottles of water will also be available on the day for a small donation.

Please bring some extra pennies to enjoy refreshments before or after your walk and don’t worry if you forget as we will also be able to take card payments.

Yes, there will be qualified First Aiders at the event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the event. 

Absolutely! Please email walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

Walk of Hope is not a timed or competitive event so there is no requirement for a minimum
fitness level to be able to complete the walk. 

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes, we will have spare “I’m walking for…” and “I’m walking in memory of…” back signs at the event. Please remember to bring your own safety pins to attach these to your t-shirt.

Yes, we will be able to take card payments on the day.

Motherwell Walk of Hope

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration for our Walk of Hope will open at 9:30am. The walk will start at 10:30am.

There is free onsite parking at Strathclyde Country Park.

There are also multiple bus routes which stop nearby the park or you can travel by train and the station is a short walk from the park. Please see below for more details.

Bus stations near Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell:

Strathclyde Road,
Motherwell,1 min walk,

Bute Avenue, North
Motherwell,11 min walk,

Chestnut Grove, North
Lodge,13 min walk

Train stations near Strathclyde Country Park in
Motherwell

Motherwell,19 min walk

Yes.

Yes. Dogs are welcome to join our walk but must be kept on a lead at all times.

A variety of refreshments including sweet treats and drinks will be available. There
is also a cafe inside the rowing club.

We are pleased to host a variety of stalls at our event, including temporary tattoos, face painters and a raffle including some amazing prizes from some of Scotland best known brands.

Yes – we will have qualified First Aiders at this event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the
event. 

Absolutely! Please email walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

Walk of Hope is not a timed or competitive event so there is no requirement for a minimum
fitness level to be able to complete the walk. 

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes  – we will have a card machine to take payments on the day.

Elvaston Castle Walk of Hope

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration for our Walk of Hope will open from 10am. The walk will start at 11am

Yes, there is free parking available on the event showground at the Event Village. Pay-and-display options are also available in the main car park

Yes – toilets are available in the main car park a short walk from the event village.

Yes. Dogs are welcome to join our walk but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Refreshments will be available to purchase.

We’re pleased to offer a variety of food vendors, along with our Brain Tumour Research merchandise and a raffle featuring a host of excellent prizes.

Yes – we will have qualified First Aiders at this event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the event. 

Absolutely! Please email walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

Walk of Hope is not a timed or competitive event so there is no requirement for a minimum
fitness level to be able to complete the walk. 

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes, we will have spare “I’m walking for…” and “I’m walking in memory of…” back signs at the event. Please remember to bring your own safety pins to attach these to your t-shirt.

Yes – we will have a card machine to take payments (subject to WiFi availability). We also recommend bringing cash for any purchases you may wish to make on the day.

Torpoint Walk of Hope

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration for our Walk of Hope will open from 10am. The walk will start at 11am

Yes, pay and display parking is available nearby at the Cremyll Car Park.

Our registration point is also close to the Cremyll bus stop and ferry port, enabling travel from Plymouth through the Cremyll and Barbican Link Ferries and local bus links. . Plymouth Boat Trips will kindly be donating £1 per rider for every walker travelling via the Cremyll Ferry and wearing their pink Walk of Hope t-shirt (cash only).

Yes, there are public toilets near our registration point.

Part of our Torpoint Walk of Hope route follows the South West Coastal Path and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users. A much shorter and friendlier route around the immediate estate grounds is available, upon request.

Yes. Dogs are welcome to join our walk but must be kept on a lead at all times.

The Orangery Gatehouse Café is located next to our registration point, where you can purchase a selection of sweet and savoury treats, and hot and cold drinks. The Edgcumbe Arms is also conveniently located nearby.

Yes, we will have qualified First Aiders at this event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the event. 

Absolutely! Please email walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

This is an easy-moderate route with a number of inclines. Walk of Hope is not a timed or competitive event, so you can set your own pace and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes, we will have spare back signs at the event. Please remember to bring your own safety pins to attach these to your t-shirt.

Yes – we will have a card machine to take payments (subject to WiFi availability). We
also recommend bringing cash for any purchases you may wish to make on the day.

New Forest

All you really need to bring to the event is yourself and your Walk of Hope t-shirt. We recommend checking the weather forecast ahead of time and ensuring you are wearing suitable footwear and clothing on the day.

Registration will open at 10am before our Walk of Hope begins at 11am.

Yes, pay and display parking is available throughout Lepe Country Park, we recommend you park close to The Lookout Café- here, which is where you will find our registration desk.

Yes, there are public toilets near our registration point.

Part of the New Forest Walk of Hope route follows the shoreline and some woodland so is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users due to the uneven terrain.

There is also a shorter route available which follows the road and is approximately 2 miles in distance.

Yes! Dogs on leads are very welcome to join our walk but must be kept on a lead at all times.

The Lookout Café is where our registration point is based, you can purchase a selection of sweet and savoury treats, and hot and cold drinks there.

Yes, we will have qualified First Aiders at this event.

Yes, everyone who completes our Walk of Hope will receive a medal at the end of the event. 

Absolutely! Please email  walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org to enquire. 

This is an easy-moderate route with some uneven terrain. Walk of Hope is not a timed or competitive event, so you can set your own pace and enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Please let our Fundraising team know by contacting your friendly Community Fundraiser or by emailing walkofhope@braintumourresearch.org.  

If you have already opened a JustGiving fundraising page you can choose to keep this open and continue to collect donations or close it if you would prefer.  

Yes, we will have spare back signs at the event. Please remember to bring your own safety pins to attach these to your t-shirt.

Yes, we will have a card machine to take payments on the day.