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SUMMARY:The Big Little Trail
DESCRIPTION:Walk from Watford General to Hemel Hempstead Hospital\nFollowing the success of The Memory Trail and The Titty Trail, West Herts Hospitals Charity is delighted to invite you to join us for our latest walking challenge!\nJoin us on Sunday 18 October 2026 for a scenic 9.5-mile walk along the Grand Union Canal, starting at Watford General Hospital and finishing at Hemel Hempstead Hospital. Whether you are an experienced walker, taking on a personal distance challenge, or stepping out with friends and family, this event is a wonderful way to come together and support your local NHS hospitals.\nAll funds raised will directly support paediatric services across West Herts Hospitals. We ask that every participant aims for a £100 fundraising target to help us purchase state-of-the-art equipment, transform hospital spaces into welcoming environments for children, and provide vital care to our youngest patients and their families.\nChoose Your Walking Style\nWe offer two ways to complete the trail so you can tailor the day to your preferred pace:\n\n\nSelf-Guided Option: Walk at your own pace. We will provide route information and guidance so you and your group can enjoy the canal path independently.\n\n\nGuided Group Option: Join one of our led walking groups departing at scheduled intervals for a supportive, social walking experience.\n\n\nStaggered departure times start from 7:30 am onwards. You will select your preferred departure slot during registration.\nKey Details and Registration\n\n\nDistance: Approximately 9.5 miles along canal towpaths and mixed terrain.\n\n\nMinimum Age: Participants must be 10 years of age or older. Children and young people aged 10–17 must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times.\n\nFundraising Target: We encourage all participants to aim for a £100 sponsorship target.\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n\nAdult (18+): £10.00\n\n\nYoung Person (10–17): £5.00\n\n\nGroup Ticket (4 Adults): £36.00\n\n\nFamily Ticket (2 Adults & 2 Children aged 10–17): £28.00\n\n\n\n\nHow Your Support Helps\nCore NHS funding provides essential medical care, but your fundraising enables us to go above and beyond standard resources. Reaching your sponsorship £100 target will directly support vital projects across West Herts Hospitals  including helping to fund vital projects such as:\n\n\nBabyWorks Ultrasound Simulator: Advanced training equipment to help clinical teams practise complex neonatal and paediatric scans.\n\n\nPaediatric MRI Entertainment System: Immersive audiovisual distraction technology to help put young patients at ease during MRI scans, reducing the need for sedation.\n\n\nWatford General Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre Paediatric Area: Transforming the Urgent Treatment Centre into a welcoming, child-friendly space tailored specifically for younger patients.\n\n\nFAQs and Medical Form\nPlease review our event FAQs and complete the required medical form ( https://whhc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/The-Big-Little-Trail-FAQs.pdf ) before registering.\nReady to Take on the Trail?\nClick the pink Register Now button to secure your place. Spaces are limited, so gather your family, friends, or colleagues and sign up today!\n
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