Help rebuild lives one step at a time!

Approx. timings:

Run (5- and 10-mile):
Registration between 8.30 – 8.55am
Start at 9am

Walk (5- and 10-mile):
Registration between 9 – 9.25am
Start at 9.30am

Registration set down at 10.30am
Event officially ends and set down at 2.30pm 

Berkhamsted Castle, White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ
Portaloos will be provided at the Castle.

There is no parking at Berkhamsted Castle, however there are a number of pay and display car parks close by including:

• Waitrose multi-storey
• Berkhamsted Train Station
• Canal Fields Car Park HP4 2AL
• Various off-road parking options

Booking in advance is:

• Adult – £15
• Child (5-15 year-old) – £7.50
• Please note under 5s are not permitted
• Family Ticket (up to 2 adults and 3 children) – £40
• Add on T-Shirts at £7.50 per Adult’s size and £5 per Child’s size
• Add on Running Vests at £15 per Adult’s size

On the day prices will be increased.

Included in your ticket price is:

• Finisher’s token
• Route map and well signed route

Your registration fee helps towards the running costs of our event. All sponsorship and donations made go directly to support vulnerable people in Dacorum, so we really need your support. Please click here and follow the instructions to set up a JustGiving fundraising page.

Due to the terrain, under 5s are not permitted to take part in this event. All participants between 5-15 years old must be accompanied by a registered participating over 18-year-old who will take full responsibility for them throughout the event and must read and agree to the terms and conditions on their behalf.

Carers will be allocated a free place. Should you require a carer’s ticket, please contact fundraising@dens.org.uk or 01442 800268.

There must be one responsible adult (over 18) per three children (5-15 years old) e.g. a group with four children would require two adults who are responsible for them.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the Woodland Trail, the 5- or 10- mile routes are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, buggies or mobility scooters.

The lead participant must read and acknowledge the potential hazards along the route and is responsible for sharing the information with others they are registering.  All participants must confirm that they are registering and taking part at their own risk.

The Woodland Trail is a non-competitive charity walk or run along self-guided routes. The terrain of both the 5- and 10-mile routes is a combination of woodland and countryside, through fields and pathways, with some challenging and undulating areas.

The event is not a race, nor is it chip timed.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the Woodland Trail, the 5- or 10- mile routes are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, buggies or mobility scooters.

Hazards may include uneven surfaces including steep inclines, down-hills, grass, mud, twigs/branches from tree fall, loose stones, flint, gullies and protruding tree roots – all of which may be hidden under a blanket of leaves.

Weather dependent, the routes may be wet, muddy and slippery and unstable in parts.

Suitable attire for all weathers and the terrain involved, including sturdy footwear which provides cushioning and support must be worn to safeguard from injury and help reduce any strain and stress of high-impact activity on joints.

• For those walking, we strongly advise the wearing of robust, supportive walking/hiking boots with a strong grip, designed to provide ankle support and protection and comfortable for long walks.
• For those running, we strongly advise the wearing of proper running shoes, particularly ‘trail’ running shoes.

Due to the terrain and steep inclines, young children who are not used to walking or running long-distances are advised against taking part in the 10-mile route.

Dogs are permitted to take part in the ‘walk’ element of the Woodland Trail on either the 5-mile or 10-mile route, on a short lead alongside an adult participant.

Dogs are not permitted to take part in the ‘run’ element of the Woodland Trail, neither on the 5-mile or 10-mile route.

No more than two dogs per adult handler are permitted on the course and at the event. The dog(s) must always be handled by an adult for the entirety of the event.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.  A harness rather than collar is preferable. Slip Leads, flexi-leads, Canicross leads are not permitted, and you will not be allowed to take part if you attend the event with any of these.

All participants wishing to register their dog should consider the dog’s age, ability and breed before registering. On the day of the event all dogs must be at least one years old, fit and healthy, sociable with other dogs and humans, willing and able to complete the walking course, not in season, wearing a collar with a clearly identifiable tag, and fully vaccinated to reduce risk of spreading infection.

Signing up is not recommended if the dog has any medical condition where over exertion is not advised. If in doubt, vets’ advice is requited.

Participants must pick up after their dog and bring poo bags with them on the day.

Participants are responsible for the hydration of their dog and must bring with them, adequate water for the entirety of the event.

Participants must always be in control of their dog.  The most important thing is that dogs and humans enjoy the event.  If a dog becomes anxious or stressed in any way, we reserve the right to remove any dog from the course/event village.

We advise participants to build their dog’s distance up over several weeks/months.

Participants are advised that in hot weather (over 16°c) some breeds may have difficulty cooling themselves. If a dog is overweight, unfit, not used to exercise, recovering from illness, of advancing years, or there is any doubt about the dog’s ability, vets’ advice is required.

The 5-mile route is expected to take approx. 1 to 2 hours to walk and 40 mins to 1.5 hours to run.

Our 10-mile route is more challenging, with a particularly steep incline. Here’s a general idea of what to expect based on your fitness level:

• Running approx. between 1 to 2.5 hours (we suggest you bring energy gels)
• Walking – you may want to pack picnic – there are many beautiful spots to stop along the way.
  • Experienced walkers approx. 2 to 3 hours.
  • Participants with a good fitness level approx. 3 to 4 hours.
  • New to walking approx. 4 or more hours.

No matter your pace, your participation and commitment are what truly makes a difference. Thank you for supporting DENS.

Participants must bring their own water and are responsible for their own hydration, and the hydration of any participants they are responsible for.

Additional water will be available (subject to the number of participants) in the Event Village.

On the 10-mile route, water will be available at the half-way point.

There is no bag drop or storage available on the day. We suggest having a small bag/holder with water and valuables you can carry along the route.

Yes, there will be a selection of DENS t-shirts and running vests available to purchase on the day, with all proceeds supporting the charity. We recommend everyone to pre-order and collect on the day of the event.

Yes please, we appreciate all the help we can get. Please email fundraising@dens.org.uk. We’d love to hear from you.

Please click here for the terms and conditions.

Send an email to fundraising@dens.org.uk or call us on 01442 800268, and our friendly team will be happy to help.