Pier 2 Pier Suffolk 2024

Pier 2 Pier Suffolk is a 16 mile walk between Claremont Pier in Lowestoft and Southwold Pier. The route will take you along the coast to start and then heads inland along fields and country lanes. You will walk along multi-terrain (sand, footpaths, fields, roads) making this challenge physically demanding.

All participants must be aged 16 and over on the day of the event. (Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult taking part).

We will be with you every step of the way. The route will be fully marked for you and you will be provided with handy route guides which will keep you updated with information about the areas you’re passing through, as well as nearest local facilities.

There will be two rest stops along the route with drinks and refreshments, as well as water refills. At the finish line you will be welcomed with hot food (jacket potatoes) and high fives!

There will be water, cans of drink, flapjacks, chocolate bars, crisps and other snacks available at the two pit stops. If there is any specific food or drink you require you will need to bring this yourself on the day. The pit stops will be short (10 -15 minutes) so you will not have time to go to shops and buy supplies. The stops have been planned to have toilet facilities.

We cannot stress the importance of good kit and equipment.  We suggest the following:

• Walking boots/shoes – these need to be comfortable and not new on the day!
• Socks – a good pair or 2!
• Lightweight jacket – windproof/waterproof
• Rucksack for essentials (water, nutrition, spare clothing, wet weather and hot weather gear)
• Camelback – not essential but a great way to keep hydrated and also to carry a few snacks and keep a thin layer of clothing in.
• Base layers – great to prevent chaffing!!! (Lanacane just in case they don’t prevent it)
• Sun cream and hat
• Compeed – worth having with you just in case
• Any medical supplies you need

There is an optional coach travel in the morning, from the finish line at Southwold to the start line at Lowestoft. You can choose to sign up for this travel when registering online. This is a great option if you are making your own way to the challenge without support, as it allows you to park your car near to the finish line (parking charge not included), handy for when you finish the challenge.

Alternatively, you can make arrangements for a friend or family member to drop you off or pick you up.

We highly recommend you train for this challenge, 16 miles is a long way and should not be underestimated. Remember to wear the same kit you plan to walk in during the challenge. Please do not turn up having completed no training as you won’t complete the challenge!

We ask that you try and raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship. Your entry fee covers the cost of your entry to the event, so fundraising will help us continue to support children and young people with life threatening conditions. Sponsor forms can be downloaded from our website and must be returned as soon as possible after the event, along with all the fantastic funds you have raised. When you sign up a personal Enthuse fundraising page will be created and emailed to you.

Still have a question? Feel free to send us an email with any other questions you may have, events@each.org.uk