London Loop Challenge
The London Loop Challenge
Walk 240km. Support 2,400+ young people. Help level the playing field.
In London, too many young people from low-income households face barriers to opportunity. Not because of a lack of talent or ambition, but because they don’t have access to the guidance, networks and experiences that help them make confident decisions about their futures.
The London Loop Challenge is your chance to change that.
By taking on all or part of the 240km London Loop walk, you’ll be helping Future Frontiers support over 2,400 young people in 2026 with the knowledge, confidence and connections they need to take positive steps towards their future learning and careers.
Why This Challenge Matters
Household income remains one of the strongest predictors of a young person’s future opportunities. Young people from low-income backgrounds are significantly less likely to:
Receive personalised careers guidance
Meet role models working in jobs they aspire to
Feel confident about their post-16 options
Last academic year, we worked with 85 schools across 28 London boroughs, directly supporting 2,407 young people who face barriers to achieving their career potential.
94%
of Year 10 pupils discovered a career that inspires and motivates them
85%
of Year 10 pupils felt clearer about how to achieve their ambitions
80%
of Year 11 pupils agreed they can follow their plan to achieve their career goals
Your steps on the London Loop help make outcomes like these possible.
What is the London Loop Challenge?
The London Loop is a 240km circular walking route around Greater London, split into 24 sections.
The challenge is designed to be flexible and inclusive:
Walk the full 240km, or...
Complete one section, or any distance that works for you
Walk solo, with friends, or as part of a team
To reflect the 24 sections of the route and our ambition to support 2,400 young people, we suggest a fundraising target of £100 per section, but you can set a goal that feels right for you.
Every kilometre walked and every pound raised helps equip young people with the confidence, skills and connections to broaden their horizons and prepare for fulfilling futures.
Learn More About The Route
The London Loop is a 240km circular walking route around Greater London, made up of 24 signposted sections. It links green spaces, waterways, historic sites and neighbourhoods across the capital, offering a varied and rewarding walking experience.
While you don’t need to walk the official route to take part in the challenge, you may find it helpful to explore the London Loop in more detail — including maps, section breakdowns and accessibility information.
Find full route details, maps and section guides on the TfL London Loop page
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/walking/loop-walk
You’re welcome to follow the route exactly, complete selected sections, or simply use it as inspiration for your own walking challenge.
Take part your way — solo or together
You can take on the London Loop Challenge as an individual or as part of a team. Whether you prefer a solo walking goal or want to share the challenge with friends, family or colleagues, the choice is yours.
Ways to get involved:
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As an individual – set your own distance and fundraising goal and complete the challenge at your own pace
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With friends or family – walk together or split sections between you
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As a workplace or community team – share the distance, fundraise collectively and support each other along the way
Teams might choose to:
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Split the 24 sections between participants
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Set a collective fundraising target
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Encourage friendly competition or match funding
However you take part, every kilometre walked and every pound raised helps Future Frontiers support young people from low-income households to build confidence, careers knowledge and positive pathways for their future.
How Your Fundraising Makes a Difference
Funds raised through the London Loop Challenge will support Future Frontiers’ evidence-based programmes, including:
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One-to-one careers coaching for Year 10 pupils
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Support for pupils and families during GCSE results week
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Workshops that build employability skills and career readiness
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Exposure to professional role models and workplaces
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Extended support for older students as they transition beyond GCSEs
This kind of long-term, personalised support helps young people feel motivated, informed and optimistic about their future and helps ensure that talent, not background, shapes opportunity.
How Future Frontiers Will Support You
We’ll support you every step of the way.
When you sign up to the London Loop Challenge, you won’t be doing it alone. Future Frontiers will provide practical support, encouragement and resources to help you stay motivated and reach your fundraising goal.
Through taking part, you’ll receive:
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A free Future Frontiers t-shirt when you raise £100 or more, so you can wear your impact with pride
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Regular motivation and progress updates, showing the collective distance walked and how many young people your fundraising is helping to support
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Spotlights and shout-outs on our LinkedIn page and newsletter, celebrating participants and milestones
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Clear guidance on using JustGiving and Strava (optional) to track and share your progress
Whether you’re walking one section or the full 240km, as an individual or as part of a team, we’ll be there to help you make the most of your challenge and your fundraising.
How To Take Part
Sign up - Click the button below and complete the form and create your fundraising page on Justgiving
Connect Strava to track and share your walks (optional)
Walk your way — complete your chosen distance at your own pace
Fundraise and share your progress with friends, family and colleagues
You can start anytime and go at a pace that suits you. We are encouraging participants to complete the challenge within 2026, however you can take more time if needed!
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You can complete as much or as little as you like! One section, several sections, or any distance that works for you.
We suggest aiming for £100 per section, reflecting the 24 sections of the route and our ambition to support more than 2,400 young people in 2026. However, this is only a guide, you’re free to set a target that feels achievable for you.
Yes. The challenge works brilliantly for corporate teams, friendship groups and families. Teams can split the distance, fundraise together, or combine individual efforts into a shared goal.
No. Strava is optional. If you choose to use it, you can connect it to your JustGiving page to automatically track and share your progress. You can also log your distance manually.
You can start anytime. The challenge is designed to be flexible, so you can complete your distance over days, weeks or months.
Funds raised support Future Frontiers’ programmes, including:
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One-to-one careers coaching
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Employability skills workshops
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Support during GCSE results week
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Exposure to professional role models and workplaces
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Extended support for young people beyond GCSEs
These programmes help young people build confidence, make informed decisions, and take positive steps towards their future learning and careers.
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If you have any questions about the challenge, fundraising, or taking part as a team, please contact fundraising@futurefrontiers.org.uk