• Saturday 19 September
  • The Friars, Aylesford
  • Arrival from 9am
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Heli Hikeโ€ฏis back in Kent for 2026โ€ฏโ€“โ€ฏpacked withโ€ฏexcitement!โ€ฏย 

 

Grab your friends, family, and even the dog, and embark on a hike through stunning countryside, all while raising vital funds to keep your local air ambulance flying.ย ย 

Thisโ€ฏisnโ€™tโ€ฏjust a walk โ€“โ€ฏitโ€™sโ€ฏ your next adventure.โ€ฏChoose from our 3-mile or 7.5-mile routes, or take on our brand new 10-mile challenge. Whatever your age or ability, thereโ€™s a route to suit you.ย 

Every step you take supports ourย vitalย work.ย Your fundraising willย helpย ensure our crews reach those who urgently need our lifesaving care.ย 

Sign up today, take on the challenge, andโ€ฏbecome aโ€ฏHeli Hike hero.โ€ฏย 

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The
Heli Hike
Experience

Here's What to expect
Choose your route

With 3-mile, 7.5-mile or 10-mile routes to choose from, each exploring the Chapel Down vineyards and beautiful countryside. Take on the longer distances to enjoy panoramic views from Bluebell Hill

Fundraising
Fundraise for us

Fundraising makes a lifesaving difference to us! If you raiseย ยฃ50ย youโ€™reย earn a hero pin badge and if you raise overย ยฃ100ย youโ€™llย receive an exclusive Heli Hike water bottleย 

your fundraising makes a difference
Here's what to expect
  • Snack stop
  • Marshalled route
  • Cheering
  • Medals and complimentary drink
  • Access to our VIP area and Family Fun Day
Join our Family Fun Day
Join our Family Fun Day

Make a day of it! Celebrate your achievement after your hike at our Family Fun Day, with a chance to see our helicopter and plenty of other entertainment!ย 

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Every step you take helpsโ€ฏus bring the emergency roomโ€ฏto the patient, delivering urgentโ€ฏcriticalโ€ฏcareโ€ฏto those who need it most โ€“ fromโ€ฏlifesavingโ€ฏheart surgery toโ€ฏblood transfusions, whenever and wherever โ€ฏweโ€™reโ€ฏcalled.ย 

Next timeโ€ฏyouโ€™reโ€ฏout walking and hear a helicopter overhead, look up โ€“ it could be us, your local air ambulance, on its way toโ€ฏsave a life, all thanks to your support.โ€ฏย 

Become a Heli Hike Hero!
Choose your distance and sign up today

  • 3-Mile A gentle walk through peaceful vineyards and open fields, taking in the charm of Eccles Village making it a relaxed and scenic route
  • 7.5-Mile A beautiful countryside walk through vineyards before ascending Bluebell Hill for uninterrupted panoramic views across the Weald
  • 10-Mile A brand new route for 2026. Follow our classic 7.5 mile walk, with a diversion into the beautiful Monks Wood
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Thank you to the wonderful Kent Ramblers for marshalling our routes

Got a question about Heli Hike?

How can I fundraise for my Heli Hike?
We encourage all our Heli Hikers to use their walk as an opportunity to raise vital funds. There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to get involved in fundraising, and this year weโ€™re aiming to raise ยฃ35,000 to help us continue saving lives across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. Our Events Team will be with you every step of the way. Once you sign up, weโ€™ll set up an online fundraising page for you, and youโ€™ll also receive a fundraising pack in the post to help kickโ€‘start your efforts. Weโ€™ll share ideas and inspiration throughout your journey too. Together, we can make a real difference.

Yes, of course! We welcome all well-behaved dogs at our Heli Hikes. Weโ€™d just ask for you to keep your dog on a lead throughout as our routes pass through countryside, vineyards and alongside roads.

Weโ€™ve got three fantastic routes for you to choose from, 3-mile, 7.5-miles or, new for this year, 10-miles. All routes include a few hills. With regret, due to the nature of the terrain along our routes, theyโ€™re not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Please contact our Events Team if youโ€™d like to discuss.

Yes, weโ€™ve got plenty of free car parking available close to the start / finish area of your hike

Yes,ย thereโ€™llย be drinks and snacks available at the halfway point of each route. We will also have refreshments available for you to purchase at our Family Fun Day, when you return to The Friars after your hike.
Yes, they can purchase tickets to our Family Fun Day.

T-Shirts are available for to purchase when you sign-up, or you can proudly wear your previous Heli Hike t-shirt if youโ€™ve participated before. Our T-Shirts will also be available for you to purchase on the day.

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Saving lives when every second counts

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