Join the ultimate endurance challenge - this walk is not for the faint hearted or ill-prepared. The PLOD challenges you to complete the gruelling 50km route in the Scottish Borders- designed by Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team.
To make your challenge even more interesting you and your team will begin to embrace this exceptional experience at midnight. The PLOD will probably push you further than you’ve ever been pushed before and just as you reach your physical limits we will throw in a few extra mental challenges to test you even further. You and your team will conquer the challenges, enjoy the stunning scenery of the Scottish Borders and triumph in glory when you get over the finishing line.
Whether you are a seasoned trail walker or just up for the experience of a big challenge then this is the event for you. The PLOD is all about your individual determination to get through, and getting through it is all about teamwork. Team members will need guts and determination to take on the great outdoors.
With the support of trained experts in Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team you can be sure of exceptional support and encouragement throughout this unique experience.
Our endurance walkers will be supporting two life saving charities:
Action Medical Research - Your fundraising efforts will be helping to stop suffering in children. Every tough mile completed takes us closer to achieving our mission: to treat sick babies and tackle premature birth, to make life better for children with disabilities, and to target rare diseases that together severely affect many forgotten children.
Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue Team – Your support will help to ensure that the team can continue to evolve and equip to meet their many challenges. The team does much more than its name may suggest, their highly trained and committed ‘Search Managers’ work closely with the police, searching for missing children, despondent adults, working at aircraft crashes and assisting during times of natural disaster.
| Distance | 50km |
|---|---|
| Team event | 4 walkers and support driver/vehicle |
| Start/finish point | Innerleithen EH44 6PB |
| Timings | Starts midnight Friday 3 June and takes approximately 12-16 hours. |
Event facts
- recommended kit list and training guide
- detailed route guide
- experienced back-up team and checkpoint marshals
- hot food and drinks at breakfast
- expert support from Tweed Valley Mountain Rescue
Get your kit online
If you need to buy kit for your PLOD walk, buy through one of the links below and Action Medical Research will benefit.
