Dorset 2026

Welcome to the 18th Dorset Walk

  • The dates for the Dorset Walk 2026 will be Friday 10th July to Sunday 12th July.
  • For schools Thursday 9th and Monday 13th July will be travel days.
  • Volunteers will arrive and be on site from Wednesday 8th July

Sign Up details are below

 

  • Places are limited – it will be first come first served.
  • Last year we were full and will only have 75 adult places available for this year.
  • We have 25 volunteer places filled already – more are always welcomed (email us or sign up here)
  • This page is NOT for secondary students to sign up.
  • Further information about how the Dorset Walk works can be found here.
  • Schools travel Thursday 9th and Monday 13th July.
  • A lot of adults arrive Thursday evening and depart Sunday night (be warned you will be very tired Sunday evening!).

Contact us: themalcolmwhalesfoundation@gmail.com

The sign up is slightly different this year, and includes a charitable donation – we have done this to maximise the fundraising but also as a reflection of the increasing costs.

Costs: The cost of the walk has increased to £200.

Option 1: Participate without fundraising

  • Total cost: £200
    • £150 participation fee
    • £50 donation (eligible for Gift Aid)

Option 2: Fundraise via your own page

How to Secure Your Place

  1. Make your £50 donation  here  JustGiving page
    • Please include your name and enable Gift Aid if eligible. Please do not donate anonymously! 
  2. Email your donation receipt to: themalcolmwhalesfoundation@gmail.com
    • Confirm whether you’re paying the full £200 or fundraising
    • If fundraising, include your fundraising page link
  3. We will then contact you to confirm your place and gather further sign up information. This will not be immediate – do check your junk email.

Other Prices variations that might apply to you:

  • All 3 days in a lodge/B&B £150 (Lodge/B&B you will need to arrange independently)
  • All 3 days for children U-13 – £80
  • Price per day (adult) £70 (at the campsite) – no minimum fundraising expectations, camping included.
  • For families:
    • First adult = £200
    • Second adult = £150
    • Child 13 – 18 = £90 each
    • Child Under 13 = £80 each
    • e.g. Parent and 15 year old = £200 +£90 = £290. 
  • For all options follow the ‘How to Secure Your Place’ above to register your place for each person. 

If there are other variations, please email us and we will see what we can do to make it work for you.

Cost is often a barrier for many students and families. 

We try to offer free spaces for the most financially disadvantaged children (if you or your business can help please get in contact themalcolmwhalesfoundation@gmail.com)

Volunteers

  • If you are willing to come and offer your time (and energy!) then there is no charge for this
  • As a volunteer then this means you will be non-walking.
  • Now that the walk has grown the need and importance for more people to help with the logistics and volunteer has never been more important.
  • Days can be very physically demanding with early starts and lots to do throughout the day!
  • You can offer as much or as little as you decide – if we can get enough help we will try and rota it!
  • We need help with driving, cooking, food preparation, serving food, tidying, tuck shop and lots more!
  • As a volunteer please use this link: https://forms.gle/opSrR2q9B3KBbQoG6

Dorset 2026 Fundraising

You can create your own fundraising page or make a direction donation via this link: The Malcolm Whales Foundation – JustGiving

The JustGiving Page for the reserve my place is here: £50 Donation

Non-school participant fundraising Campaign: Dorset 2026 Central Fundraising Page – JustGiving

This year each of the schools have their own campaign pages. From these links you can donate to their fundraising and/or set up your page that will contribute to the school’s total.

Coming soon!!!

  • The price includes everything (food, camping and a t-shirt per day).
  • We do not carry equipment – we stay at the same campsite every night and are transported to and from start/finish positions each day. We assist adults with transportation each day.
  • Where you can stay:  the camp is in Wareham this year, at Swanage and Wareham Rugby Club not Burnbake.
  • The walk is very physically demanding, we strongly suggest you prepare/train before the event.