Hike4Homes 2026
Saturday 11 July
Walk the South Downs. Change lives.
10 miles or 20 miles – Join walkers from across Sussex
and help create better homes
for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
After the success of Hike4Homes 2025, bringing together 156 supporters and 10 dedicated fundraisers, raising £2,973 to help improve the homes and lives of adults with learning disabilities and autism. The event created lasting impact, and you can see some of the highlights and photos from the day below.
Join Zetetick Housing for Hike4Homes 2026! A day of adventure, fun, and fundraising to help provide safe, supported homes for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Whether you’re up for the full 20-mile challenge from Eastbourne to Lewes or prefer a cool 10 miles, there’s a route for everyone – and a celebration waiting for you whichever distance you choose.
Every step you take helps us create homes that are safe, happy, and life-enhancing.
The South Downs challenge is ideal for:
Walkers can choose from three route options, depending on how far they would like to go. You can take on the full 20 mile challenge from Eastbourne to Lewes, or join one of two shorter sections.
Route 1: Eastbourne to South Hill Barn, Seaford
A shorter option finishing at the halfway point.
Total distance: 10.8 miles / 17.4 km
Estimated time: 4 to 6 hours
Start and finish times: 08:00 to 14:00
Route 2: Eastbourne to Lewes (via South Hill Barn, Seaford)
The full challenge route, taking in the entire stretch.
Total distance: 20.8 miles / 33.5 km
Estimated time: 8 to 11 hours
Start and finish times: 08:00 to 19:00
Route 3: Seaford to Lewes (afternoon section)
Ideal if you would like to join for the second half of the challenge.
Total distance: 10.03 miles / 16.15 km
Estimated time: 4 to 6 hours
Start and finish times: 13:00 to 20:00
This flexible approach means you can take part in a way that suits your time, fitness and experience, while still enjoying the South Downs and supporting Hike4Homes. Whichever event you will attend, there’s a celebration waiting at the finish line!
On 11 July we’re walking the South Downs, every mile helps improve homes for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We’d love you to join us.
Zetetick Housing is a registered charity providing quality homes for people with learning disabilities and autism in London and the Southeast. Every penny raised goes directly towards funding and improving homes, adding essential features like sensory rooms to create safe and supportive environments.
Gather your friends, family, colleagues, or furry companions, and help us change lives — one step at a time.
Register now and join the movement or make a donation!
For more information, contact [email protected].
We’ve put together a fundraising welcome pack to help you get started. Inside, you’ll find everything you need, from fundraising tips to social media templates and your individual sponsorship form.
The full PDF version will be sent out to all hikers very soon. In the meantime you can download copies of each template here:
‘Sponsor My Hike’ Social Media templates – Version 1 // Version 2
‘Sponsor My Hike’ Email signature banner – Version 1 // Version 2
Beautiful walk and great team spirit. Thanks for looking after us!
Such a well-organised day. Felt really supported throughout. Can’t wait for next year!
Registration fees help towards event administration, including your fundraising pack and event t-shirt.
Alongside the South Downs challenge, Hike4Homes 2026 will include a new accessible walking event in Croydon’s Lloyd Park on 19 September.
This park-based challenge is designed for Zetetick tenants, their families, carers and local supporters to take part in a relaxed, inclusive and welcoming environment.
You will be able to cover the distance at your own pace and in your own way – whether by walking, wheelchair or space hopper – across a clearly marked route.
This is about getting active, meet new and old friends from the Zetetick community and feeling part of something positive. You will be supported with an easy-read fundraising pack and training tips.
Find out more in our easy read guide to Hike4Homes.
To ask any questions or get involved contact Helen Clegg, Fundraising and Communications Manager, 01273 071581, 07950 688776.
Our BEDROCK is our foundation. We embody Belonging, Empathy, Determination, Respect, Openness, Care, and Kindness in everything we do. Our priority is to care for our autistic and/or learning disabled tenants, their needs and their homes.
We invite you to join us in our important mission to help marginalised people find happiness at home.
