Embark on an exciting adventure along the Camino de Santiago, where every step supports our hospice's mission of care and compassion!
saturday 20 september - saturday 27 september 2025
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we explore the eighth and final section of the French Way, the most traditional and best known of all the pilgrims’ ways to Santiago de Compostela all in support of Winchester Hospice. During the 5-day walk we will traverse the hilly landscapes of Galicia, passing numerous points of cultural and historical interest along the way.
The Camino Trek
The terrain will vary throughout the 5 days but in general you will trek all day along country roads, compact dirt and stone footpaths, forest tracks, gravel trails, paved streets and through woods and meadows with some uphill/downhill paths. Each day you will experience undulating terrain, so it is important that your training includes hill walking and trekking up and down gradients!
The trip will be operated by Different Travel, a tour operator that specialises in overseas charity challenges and adventure holidays! More detailed information including FAQs on transport, medical information, climate and more can be found via the information brochure linked below and also on our trip provider’s website linked here.
Information evening
If you’re interested but want to know more, join us for our information evening on Monday 30 September where you’ll find out more about what to expect from the trek and how the charity can support you with your fundraising.
Click here to find out more.
Trip cost
A £365 registration fee is payable at the time of booking, then you are asked to fundraise at least £3,400 for Winchester Hospice. 80% (£2,720) is payable to Winchester Hospice by 27 June 2025. The remaining balance of £680 is due by the departure date. A flexi payment option, where you self-fund your trip costs and still fundraise for Winchester Hospice is also available.
Included is:
Return flights from the UK (inc. airport taxes)
Transfers and transport in Spain
Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses
All meals as specified
English speaking local guides
Different Travel UK tour manager
The minimum age to take part in this trip is 18. It may be possible to participate if you are 16 or 17 years old but you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is no upper age limit! The ideal person to take on this trip would be fit, healthy and determined, open to adventure and adaptable to unexpected changes.
Places are limited on this trip so please do express your interest early so you don’t miss out!
Meet the Team
Justine
Justine was the first to sign up to the trek as it's a challenge she's wanted to do for many years.
She said: “I once watched a movie called ‘The Way’ which was based around the Camino and, ever since, I’ve felt inspired to do it. I also want to inspire my daughter and show her that we can do anything we put our minds to.”
Justine also has another reason for taking part. “I have the privilege of working at the hospice and can see how fundraising is put to such good use. I know just how much the support means and I’m pleased to do my little bit to help.”
Creating your fundraising page
Once you’ve signed up and booked your place, please head over to our Justgiving campaign here to create your fundraising page and start collecting donations!
All you need to do is hit ‘Start Fundraising’ and you’ll find a template ready to go for you. You can personalise your page description, photo and story to suit you.
If you’d like fundraising materials such as collection tins, leaflets or banners to help you with your fundraising, please get in touch with us by emailing winchester.hospice@hhft.nhs.uk.
