Active8 Marks 35 Years with 35km ‘Walk, Wheel & Roll’ Challenge Along the Camel Trail

Cornwall-based youth disability charity Active8 is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a challenge that’s as inspiring as it is ambitious – a 35km “Walk, Wheel & Roll” along the Camel Trail on Saturday 11th October 2025.

A Journey From Wenford Bridge to Padstow

The event will see Active8’s young disabled members, friends, families, supporters, and members of the public set off from the Snail’s Pace Café at Wenford Bridge at 9:00am. Together, they’ll take on the nature-rich route to Padstow, arriving at around 6:30pm, where celebrations will continue with a party hosted by the Shipwrights Inn.

Everyone is invited to walk, wheel, run, or simply cheer participants along the way. The event also aims to raise awareness and vital funds to support young people living with disabilities across Cornwall and Devon.

📷Active8 Acceler8 group canoeing in Bude - ability not disability

A Celebration of 35 Years

“This is going to be a very amazing (and very emotional!) day full of inspiration, determination, and epic achievement,” said Clare Stanley, Fundraising Coordinator at Active8. “For 35 years, Active8 has empowered young people with disabilities to live life to their full, fantastic potential. This ‘walk, wheel and roll’ challenge will be a celebration of everything our Active8 members have achieved over the last 35 years – and everything all people living with a disability can achieve! We want the whole community to come together, cheer us on, and help us mark this remarkable milestone.”

Everyone Is Welcome

The charity is encouraging the community to take part, whether by joining the trek, supporting along the route, or gathering in Padstow for the finale.

John Sweeting, CEO of Active8, said: “We are encouraging everyone to be part of this landmark celebration — whether by joining or cheering Active8 along the scenic route from Wenford Bridge to Padstow, gathering at the finish line to welcome us in, or enjoying live music, food, and drinks at the Shipwrights afterparty.

“For 35 years, our bespoke youth disability work has helped prevent isolation, loneliness, and low self-esteem among young disabled people here in the Southwest, enabling them to live happy, fulfilling lives without limitations. This epic anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate that journey and the incredible community that has made it possible.”

📷Active8 Acceler8 group iceskating at The Eden Project

How to Get Involved

The day offers media opportunities, including interviews, photos and videos along the trail and at the finish line. Human-interest stories will also highlight the impact of Active8’s work over the past 35 years.

Anyone wishing to take part can sign up here. Donations to support Active8’s mission can be made here

📷Members of Active8 learning new skills and enjoying exctiting activities at Stoke Mandeville

📷Active8 Acceler8 group indoor skydiving with ifly

📷Active8 Acceler8 group members learning essential life skills

📷Active8 Acceler8 member, Rita, Surfing in Bude

📷Active8 member surfing - ability not disability

📷Active8 rockclimbing - ability not disability