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Take on a Big Wild Walk this year!
The Big Wild Walk is an excellent excuse to get out into nature and explore our reserves that you haven't had chance to visit yet. Armed with our wildlife spotters guides, and some of our great ideas below, you'll be set for a fantastic day out or a week of walks, or walk any distance you choose.
When, where and how far you walk is up to you.
Be part of the Big Wild Walk and let's help wildlife fight back!
How do I take part?
1. Either donate to take part OR start fundraising by setting up your fundraising page. Simply click "Donate" or "Start fundraising" above.
2. Decide on your goal: this could be anything you like e.g. steps per day, kilometres travelled, reserves visited or wildlife spotted. Check out our Big Wild Walk ideas below.
3. Download your spotting guides for wildlife to look out for on your walk.
4. Share your JustGiving page with your friends and family, and ask them to sponsor you or take part too!
5. Keep us up to date with your progress by tagging Somerset Wildlife Trust and using #BigWildWalk on your social media posts.
Big Wild Walk ideas
1. The Hedgehog Challenge!
Walk 3km a day, the distance a hedgehog can cover each night in search of food and mates.
2. The Reserve Challenge!
Walk a new Somerset Wildlife Trust nature reserve each day of the week. Find your closest reserves here >
3. The Migration Challenge!
Walk 96,000 steps over the week - the number of kilometres an Arctic tern can travel on migration between the UK and Antarctica each year.
4. The Coastal Challenge!
Walk the distance of Somerset's Brilliant Coast - 74km!
What ever you choose to do, you're doing it for wildlife - good luck!