Sassy Walk – Swanage
26th September 2026
We are very pleased to announce that all permissions have been received and registration is now open. Please read all of the information below and then click on the registration link 👇
We are taking the Sassy Walk to Swanage this year, a place loved by Annabelle and her family, a great location to remember and celebrate what would have been Annabelles 21st birthday.
The walkers registration fee is £20 per walker (those under the age of 13yrs are free). The registration fee includes
- A breakfast choice of Bacon / Sausage / egg Bap
- A meal at the end from Moby Micks Fish n Chip van – A choice of
- Cod (hand cut prime fillet)
- Jumbo Sausage
- Chicken Fillet Bites – (Grade A non-halal grain fed whole muscle) (portion of 6)
- Scampi – whole tail, breaded (portion of 8)
- Vegetarian Choice – Fresh Pineapple Fritter or Pea Fritter or Mini Spring Rolls x6
- Simple snacks and water along the route
- Finishers medal
There is an option for you to buy a Batten Fighters Forever tshirt, at £15 each – can be ordered on registration form
Following the success and feedback from the first two annual Sassy Walks we have made a number of improvements including a choice of three routes to allow more people to take part, including children, family members and those with mobility limitations.
Sassy Seasiders – 4km
- A circular route along the promenade
- Fully Accessible
- Can be completed many times – one lap approx 1hour
- Family-friendly
- Perfect for all ages
- Provisional start time of 10am
Sassy Celebration – 21km
- Along the coastal path to dancing ledge, in land to Langton Matravers, up to and along the ridge, then back to Swanage
- Approx 6hours walking
- Achievable with training – considered a difficult route
- Steep inclines to enjoy the incredible coastal scenery – a total incline of 1588ft
- Limited support with remote checkpoints
- Provisional start time of 10am
Sassy Challenge – 21miles
- Along the coastal path to Chapmans Pool, in land to Corfe, up to and along the ridge, then back to Swanage
- Approx 8hours walking
- Not for the faint-hearted – Route marked as very difficult
- Steep incline and steps – a total incline of 2358ft
- Start training ASAP
- Limited support with remote checkpoints.
- Provisional Start time 9am
This is our main fundraiser and we encourage you raise as much funds as possible. Details of our fundraising page will be shared soon.
The registration form now allows multiple participant registrations, food choices and t-shirt purchases in one go. Please have all the relevant participant and contact details to hand.
REGISTER FOR SASSY WALK 2026 HERE
Memories of Sassy Walk 2025
Sassy Walk 2025 took place on the 27th September 2025.
It was a great event, here is a gallery of photos that capture the fun, togetherness & sassiness of the day.
Credit of photos to Rachel Cooper of Ember & Light Photography
We would like to thank our generous sponsors whose contributions have ensured this fantastic event can go ahead!:
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