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One of the things people notice very quickly on the Giant Walk is that nobody really walks alone for long. People may start individually or in small groups, but somewhere along the route conversations begin, walking rhythms match, and new groups form. Long distance walking has a way of doing that. The Giant Walk begins on Merseyside, associated with one…

Every year we meet walkers at the start line who say the same thing: “I’m not sure I can do this.” And every year, they finish. That is because training for a Giant Walk is different. The Giant Walk is not a race. There is no chip timing. No pressure. It is a supported endurance walking event designed to challenge…

Meet the Original Giant of Hale If you have ever walked through Hale village, you will have seen him. Standing tall and unmistakable, he is John Middleton, known as the Giant of Hale. John Middleton lived in the 16th century and legend has it he stood around nine feet tall. In Tudor England that made you more than tall, it…

A Challenge You Can Actually Say Yes To For many people, the idea of a “challenge” can feel intimidating. Images of extreme fitness, relentless pace, or being left behind can quietly put people off before they’ve even had a chance to consider whether it might be right for them. The Giant Walk was designed to be different. This is a…

Going the Distance Together 2025 has been another important year for The Giant Walk - a year of growth, innovation, and community. What began as a simple endurance walking challenge has steadily developed into something much bigger: a series of accessible marathon-distance walks that bring people together through shared challenge, conversation, and connection. Across the year, we have seen first-time…

New Year Fitness Goals January has a funny way of making us reflect. A fresh calendar, a quiet pause after the rush ofDecember, and that familiar question: what do I want to feel stronger, healthier, or moreconfident about this year? New Year fitness goals don’t have to be about extremes orperfection. They can be about choosing consistency over intensity, progress…

One of the distinctive things about the Giant Walk is that much of the route follows water. From the Mersey Estuary, along canal paths and riverside trails, the walk stays largely flat and close to water for much of the day. That is not accidental. It is part of the design. Endurance challenges are often associated with steep hills and…

It’s completely normal to feel anxious about your first marathon walk. It’s a big commitment, both physically and mentally, and stepping into the unknown can cause plenty of nerves, especially if you are still sitting on the fence about signing up. Here is something reassuring: those nerves do not mean you are not ready. They usually mean you care. Trust…