MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE
ST JAMES WAY IN 3 DAYS
Journey from Reading to Southampton along the historic St James Way – taking a route normally walked over five to seven days and completing it in just three.
DATE
29 - 31 May 2027
JOURNEY
READING TO SOUTHAMPTON
DISTANCE
70 MILES
event cost
FROM £95
THE ADVENTURE
A PILGRIMAGE. WITH THE PACE TURNED UP.
Starting in Reading, we’ll follow the St James Way south through the English countryside towards our final destination in Southampton.
It’s a journey normally completed over five to seven days. We’re giving ourselves three.
That means three substantial days of walking, waking up each morning with yesterday’s miles still in your legs and knowing there’s another big day ahead.
But that’s also what makes a multi-day adventure special. You’ll travel through changing landscapes, share the experience with the same group each day and watch the miles gradually build into one complete journey.
We’ll take care of the accommodation and provide vehicle support along the way, leaving you to concentrate on something much simpler:
Keep walking south. Southampton is waiting.
THE JOURNEY
READING TO SOUTHAMPTON. THREE DAYS ON FOOT.
Three consecutive days, one continuous journey. Each morning we’ll pick up where we left off and continue south towards Southampton.
01 - READING - OAKLEY
DAY 1 • 39km
Your journey begins in Reading as we take our first steps south along the St James Way. With 39km to cover, this is a substantial opening day before reaching our first overnight stop and some well-earned recovery.
02 - OAKLEY - WINCHESTER
DAY 2 • 37km
Wake up, refuel and pick up the trail where we left it. With yesterday’s miles already in the legs, another 37km takes us further south towards Southampton before reaching our second overnight stop.
03 - WINCHESTER - SOUTHAMPTON
DAY 3 • 36km
The final 36km. With two huge days behind you, set out for one last day on the St James Way before completing the journey in Southampton and celebrating what you’ve achieved.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE.
Three consecutive days on foot require a little more organisation than a normal day walk. We’ll take care of the accommodation, vehicle support and event logistics so you can concentrate on the miles ahead.
SUPPORT VEHICLE
Vehicle support throughout the journey, helping us manage equipment and event logistics along the route.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation during the event, giving you somewhere to rest and recover between walking days.
EXPERIENCED WALK LEADERS
Experienced leaders accompanying and supporting the group throughout the three-day journey.
LOW LEADER-TO-PARTICIPANT RATIOS
Personal support and encouragement throughout each day on the trail.
BAGGAGE SUPPORT
Leave your overnight belongings with the support team rather than carrying everything for three days.
TRAINING PLAN
A structured training plan to help you prepare for three consecutive days in the mountains.
PRE-EVENT INFORMATION
Detailed event information and guidance before you arrive.
KIT & EQUIPMENT GUIDANCE
Advice on what to wear, carry during the day and pack for the three-day journey.
CHARITY FUNDRAISING OPTIONS
Use your journey to support a charity that matters to you or simply fund your own place.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
THREE DAYS. ONE FINISH LINE.
You don’t need to be a mountain climber to complete the St James Way, but don’t mistake the absence of summits for an easy weekend.
The difficulty comes from doing it again tomorrow.
Long-distance walking creates a different kind of fatigue. Feet get sore, legs become heavy and each morning you’re asking your body to start again before it has fully recovered from the day before.
That’s why preparation for this event is as much about building endurance and back-to-back walking days as it is about outright fitness.
If you love the idea of travelling somewhere entirely on foot and watching a three-day journey unfold one mile at a time, this could be exactly the adventure you’re looking for.
- Comfortable with long days on foot
- Prepared to train for consecutive walking days
- Happy to keep moving when the legs are tired
- Excited by the idea of a genuine point-to-point journey
We’ll take care of the logistics and support. You concentrate on reaching Southampton.
BOOK YOUR PLACE
CHOOSE HOW YOU'D LIKE TO TAKE PART.
Secure your place today for £195 and choose the funding option that works for you. Take on the challenge for a charity or fund your own adventure.
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CHARITY SPONSORSHIP
£95
TOTAL YOU PAY
Pay your £95 registration fee today and commit to raising £1,400 minimum sponsorship for your chosen charity.
- £95 registration fee
- No further event payment
- Support a charity of your choice
Minimum sponsorship target: £1,400
PART FUNDRAISING
£350
TOTAL YOU PAY
Pay part of the event cost yourself and fundraise the remainder through your chosen charity.
- £95 registration fee
- £255 due 30 days before the event
- Reduced fundraising commitment
Minimum sponsorship target: £1000
SELF FUNDING
£695
TOTAL YOU PAY
Pay for the challenge yourself with no minimum fundraising commitment.
- £95 deposit today
- £600 due 30 days before the event
- No minimum fundraising target
READY TO BOOK?
Choose your funding option and, where applicable, select the charity you’d like to support.
GOOD TO KNOW
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The St James Way is a long-distance pilgrimage route through southern England. Our event follows the journey from Reading to Southampton, completing a route normally walked over several more days in just three.
The terrain isn’t mountainous, but the cumulative distance makes this a serious endurance event. You’ll need to be prepared for three substantial walking days with limited recovery between them.
Previous experience is helpful, but not essential. What matters is that you follow the training guidance and prepare for walking significant distances on consecutive days.
Yes. Accommodation during the event is included in your event cost, allowing you to rest and recover between walking days.
You’ll carry the equipment you need while walking, while our support vehicle will help with event logistics and additional belongings between stages.
Our team and support vehicle give us greater flexibility than on a remote mountain event. We’ll monitor participants throughout each day and provide support where possible.
Pay a £95 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum of £1,400 for your chosen charity. There is no further participant event payment.
You’ll pay £350 in total, beginning with £95 when booking and a further £255 before the event, while committing to a reduced minimum fundraising target of £1,000.
Yes. Self Funding costs £695 in total, with £95 paid when booking and the remaining £600 payable before the event. There is no fundraising requirement.
You’ll need suitable mountain walking footwear and appropriate clothing and equipment for potentially changing mountain conditions. A full kit list and preparation information will be provided before the event.