Join us in Northern Ireland for the FWC Poppy Hike!
on Saturday 7th November 2026
We are thrilled that one of our 10 regional Poppy Hikes will be in Northern Ireland this year!
Get together with like-minded women in your area for a relaxed one day walk, which will have a focus on Remembrance.
Each walk will visit a war memorial or similar location and allow a pause for reflection
With tea and cake likely to be involved as well!
Check out the information below 👇 and hit the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom to bag your place!
Event details:
Date: Saturday 7th November, 2026
Timings: Meet at 10am at Crawfordsburn Country Park car park, near the public toilets. We aim to be finished around 2pm.
Route: We will explore one of the most beautiful sections of the Columban Way along the North Down coastline - a 14km circular route taking in a historic landscape that spans from the time of St Columbanus, through WW2, right up to the present day. We’ll finish the day with optional refreshments at the Woodlands Cafe, Crawfordsburn Country Park.
Cost: £10 - this is to be paid within 5 days of being offered a place (this cost is non-refundable). By emailing to say you would like a place, you are agreeing to the Booking Conditions which can be viewed here.
Food: This is not provided. Participants should bring their own packed lunch/snacks & drinks for the walk.
Dogs: Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on our challenges.
Insurance: All participants are strongly encouraged to take out their own personal accident insurance. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure security, safety and reduce risk, it is impossible to eliminate all risk. An electronic copy of the Accident Waiver will need to be signed prior to the event, this will be sent out via email.
Social Networking Sites (SNS): You are not permitted to share any of the event details outside of your immediate family and friend's network. Event pictures should not be shared onto SNS without authorisation from those within the picture. Individuals who do share their own picture onto SNS are reminded to ensure that your security settings are updated for family & friends only to view. Be mindful if sharing on SNS the contents of the picture, background or other personnel within the picture.
Kit List:- Walking boots/walking trainers with adequate ankle support
- Rucksack (ensure contents waterproofed)
- Comfortable clothing for walking, including a warm layer. We recommend keeping legs covered to help prevent tick bites.
- Waterproof jacket & trousers
- Warm hat & gloves
- Sun hat/ sun screen/ sun glasses (if required)
- Small first aid kit (including any personal medication and blister kit)
- Mobile phone
- Water bottle (min 1 litre of water)
- Flask with hot drink (optional)
- Something to sit on (plastic bag or small insulated mat)
- Snacks/packed lunch for the walk
- Walking poles (optional)
Please note: Only FWC beanies/buffs/caps are allowed to be worn on the challenge not FWC t-shirts and hoodies where the words ‘Forces Wives Challenge’ are visible.
Information provided by Weeton HIVE
