The Big Little Trail – Family Route

Walk from Watford General to Ironbridge Lock, Cassiobury Park

Join us on Sunday 18 October 2026 for a scenic two mile-walk along the Grand Union Canal, starting at Watford General Hospital and finishing at Ironbridge Lock in Cassiobury Park. This event is a wonderful way to come together and support your local NHS hospitals.

All 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.

Start Fundraising Today

Set up your individual fundraising page by visiting our JustGiving Big Little Trail Campaign and clicking the ‘Start fundraising’ button to link your page directly to the official campaign.

Key Details and Registration

• Date: Sunday 18 October 2026

• Departure time from Watford General: 9.45 am (guided by a walk leader)

• Distance: Approximately two miles along canal towpaths and mixed terrain.

• Age: Participants of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult at all times.

• Fundraising Target: We encourage all participants to aim for a £100 sponsorship target.

• Registration Fees:

  • Family Ticket (1 adult & 1 child age 0-9): £15.00

  • Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children aged 0-9): £28.00

How Your Support Helps

Core 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:

• BabyWorks Ultrasound Simulator: Advanced training equipment to help clinical teams practise complex neonatal and paediatric scans.

• Paediatric MRI Entertainment System: Immersive audiovisual distraction technology to help put young patients at ease during MRI scans, reducing the need for sedation.

• Watford General Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre Paediatric Area: Transforming the Urgent Treatment Centre into a welcoming, child-friendly space tailored specifically for younger patients.

FAQs and Medical Form

Please review our event FAQs and complete the required medical form before registering.

Ready to Take on the Trail?

Click the pink Register Now button to secure your place. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!