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Rail Trail participants in London

SEPTEMBER 2025

Rail Trail

A unique 25km walking adventure exploring iconic London underground routes, raising vital funds for children at risk, and offering camaraderie, photo ops, and the chance to make a real difference—one step at a time!

Event Details

Start date:
19/09/2025

End date:
N/A

Location:
London

Registration Fee:
£20

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Railway Children's Rail Trail

It's back for 2025! Join us in September for another walk along an iconic London underground route: which one will we choose? Stay tuned to find out!

Generously supported by Transport for London, the Railway Children Rail Trail follows famous underground routes overland, covering a distance of around 25km and seeing you visit all of the stations along the route. 

 

Whether you take part with friends, family or colleagues, the Rail Trail is a great way to get fit, see the sites of London and enjoy a great day of camaraderie, all while raising vital funds for children alone and at risk.

The event has a fundraising target of £100 per participant and the process of gathering sponsorship couldn’t be easier. But, as well as raising money, this experience is about challenging yourself and having fun – along with plenty of chances along the route to rest your feet, fuel your body and make the most of those photo opportunities!

WHY NOT JOIN IN THE FUN?

All participants will receive the now legendary Rail Trail T-shirt and medal to commemorate their journey.

Everyone is welcome at this event. Whether you're an avid walker, a London enthusiast or simply someone looking to support a good cause – this event is for you. The route is designed with ease in mind, as most stations are close together, ensuring no long stretches between check-ins – our Rail Trail routes are accessible to all including those with mobility aids.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore London, get in your steps, and support vulnerable children across the world. Get in touch now and the team will be in touch with updates about the 2025 event. Together we can make a difference – one step at a time. See you at the starting line!

We also require volunteers for this event, if you'd like to support, please get in touch.

The Rail Trail is a chance to see London in a whole different light – and change lives in the process.

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How it all began...

The Rail Trail series of events launched as part of Rail Aid 2022, with 200 participants walking the 15-mile walk route of the new London Underground Elizabeth line. Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee and the opening of the commemorative route, the Elizabeth line Rail Trail on October 7th raised an incredible £42,000 of vital funds for Railway Children. The event was generously sponsored by SMBC Leasing and supported by TfL and MTR, and saw those taking part following the new line through the streets between Woolwich and Paddington.

Since then we have also completed rail trails along the Metropolitan line, and the Circle line.