Dorothy House is back with its incredible Men’s Walk to Support that creates a space for men to speak about their experiences of grief and bereavement as well as keeping active and staying outdoors. Men from all over the Dorothy House patch are signing up to get involved in this event and raise vital funds for end-of-life care in their area.
Join Dorothy House on Saturday 14 March 2026 for the ‘Men’s Walk to Support’. Team up with your brother, your son, your dad, your best mates, or take on the walk solo – it’s up to you! The Men’s Walk to Support is an 8-mile walk for men aged 8+ to join in solidarity, share their life journeys together, and raise vital funds to help Dorothy House provide crucial end-of-life care for our local community.
And NEW for 2026, and in celebration of the Hospice’s 50th Anniversary, there is a 25-mile route starting at The Bridge Inn, Horton Road, Devizes. Taking place on the same day, those taking on this incredible challenge will join up along the Kennet and Avon Canal with the 8-mile walkers and finish at Bath Pavilion too.
The walk starts at 7am in Devizes and 11am from Dorothy House, Winsley, and participants will set off on the route that follows along the canal and finishes at Bath Pavilion – in time to watch the day’s Six Nations matches.
Walking together
Whether someone you knew has died, you’re dealing with a life-limiting illness yourself, or just want to come together to celebrate a man in your life, Dorothy House would love you to join in this special walk for a great time and a great cause. Best of all, you get to celebrate your epic achievement with a well-earned free pint and food in the Pavilion at the end!
Last year, only 26% of those engaging with Dorothy House’s Bereavement Support Services were male, so the Hospice knows creating a space for men to come together to talk is so important. According to research1 done by charity Sue Ryder, 80% of men feel alone in their grief and 52% admitted to bottling up how they were feeling from those closest to them during the grieving process. The Men’s Walk to Support aims to make a small but tangible difference for men in our community.
Event details
Entry is £28 and all participants receive a free event t-shirt along with their free drink and food at the end. To help raise vital funds for the Hospice, participants are encouraged to raise as much as they can to help Dorothy House continue to provide free end-of-life care. Last year’s event raised an incredible £115,000 and we’re hoping to raise even more in 2026!
So, whether you’re walking to show your support for Dorothy House, in memory of a loved one or because you’re in our care today – dust off your walking boots and sign up today by visiting dorothyhouse.org.uk or search for ‘Men’s Walk to Support’!
Dorothy House offers care, comfort and compassion to people in the last 1,000 days of their lives. We’re here when it counts, helping people to live well, die peacefully and feel supported in bereavement.
For the past 50 years, we’ve provided free, personalised palliative and end of life care to thousands of people in our region, combining excellent care with practical and emotional support. We’re only here because of the support we receive from those communities. Our story is their story and it’s personal.
Death comes to us all. Accepting this helps us find meaning and a deeper love for life in all its shapes and forms. At Dorothy House, we may not be able to add days to life, but together we can add life to days.
We deliver specialist palliative and supportive care. We collaborate with organisations locally and internationally to improve people’s lived experiences. We empower people to play their part and live life to the full, whatever their condition. There’s always something that can make a difference.
Death is part of life. End of life care is for all.
1 Sue Ryder Research – Men and grief: how to support a grieving man | Sue Ryder