Kidney Research UK

What easier way could there be to raise funds for research than to put on your walking boots and join us for a stroll? After all, walking is the nation's number one hobby! Our walking events range from walking around country estates, to seeing the sights of London to even walking to the top of Ben Nevis.

Edinburgh Bridge Walk - Edinburgh, Scotland - Sunday 22nd June 2008

Enjoy the best views in Fife and the Lothians by walking over Edinburgh's famous Forth Road Bridge. The walk is about 3 miles long and should take approximately 1-2 hours. See the picturesque scenery of Fife and the Lothians, the beautiful coastal towns of North and South Queensferry, the daily marine traffic of the Forth River and Port Edgar and, of course the iconic Forth Rail Bridge.

Last years Edinburgh Bridge walk was our first on the bridge and over 350 people took part helping us raise over £10,000 for life saving research. Please register and take part this year and help us make the 2008 walk even more successful.

If you would like to download an information sheet for the Edinburgh Bridge walk please click here

If you would like to download a registation form for the Edinburgh Bridge walk please click here

if you would like anymore information please contact our events team and they will be able to assist you

London Bridges Walk Sunday 6th July 2008

Please Click here to Visit the London Bridges walk 2008 dedicated page.

Chester Bridges Walk - Chester, Cheshire - 6th July 2008

Enjoy the best views of Chester with this 2 mile walk

Starting and finishing in the Little Roodee car park, the walk crosses the Old Dee bridge and the Suspension Bridge with a gentle stroll along the Groves. Its fun for all the family and is an easy way to help raise funds for Kidney Research UK.

To download a registration form please click here

To download an information sheet please click here

For more information on the Chester Bridges Walk please contact our events team on 08456 12 12 26 or by email on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ben Nevis Challenge - Fort William, Scotland - 19th September 2008

Join us for a fun filled weekend amongst some of the most beautiful and dramatic scenery in the world and ascend Britain's highest mountain, whilst raising vital funds for Kidney Research UK.

If you would like more information on the Ben Nevis challenge or if you would like to register please download our information form here .

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To read about past expereinces and to see last years pictures pleaseclick here

For more information please call the Events Team now on 08456 121226, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here for a sponsorship form, so you can start collecting sponsors straight away.

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Help our recycling appeal!

Kidney Research UK has joined forces with the Recycling Appeal to collect and recycle unwanted mobile phones and used printer cartridges.

You can send your old mobile phones or empty printer cartridges to us in a freepost envelope. If you collect empty cartridges and old phones at work, and get over eight items, we can arrange for their free collection.

To find out more, and how to get your envelope / collection, please visit the Recycling Appeal website at www.recyclingappeal.com/kidney or click here to find out more.

eBay it!

If you buy and sell on eBay, then you could support Kidney Research UK by donating a proportion of your sale proceeds to us or buying an item listed by Kidney Research UK! Click here to find out how