Virtual
7 December
Walk at a location of your choice
Edinburgh
9 November
4pm | 5k | Holyrood Park
Leeds
16 November
4pm | 5k | Roundhay Park
Bristol
23 November
4pm | 5k | Ashton Court Estate
Starlight Walks led by Sands Volunteers
Belfast Starlight Walk
Date: 11 October 2024
Walk start time: 6:30pm
Location: Threemilewater Park, Newtownabbey (meeting at the entrance from the car park at Mossley Mill).
Distance: 1 mile
Norfolk Sands Starlight Walk
Date: 12 October 2024
Walk start time: 7pm
Location: Whitlingham Flint Barn, Whitlingham Country Park, NR14 8TR
Distance: 3k
Clacton-on-Sea Sands Starlight Walk
Date: 30 November 2024
Walk start time: 6pm
Location: Clacton on Sea Bowling Club, Marine Parade W, CO15 1XB
Distance: 5k
Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire Starlight Walk
Date: 10 December 2024
Walk start time: 6.15pm
Location: Tenby Town, Gas Lane, Tenby SA70 8AG (meeting at the car park).
Distance: 4k
Southhampton Starlight Walk
Date: 24th November 2024
Walk start time: 6.40pm
Location: Cemetery Road, just inside the common. (what 3 words: ///colleague.buck.train)
Distance: 4k
Blackpool Starlight Walk
Date: 1st January 2025
Walk start time: 6pm
Location: Gynn Square, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2JR
Distance: 5k
Organise your own Starlight Walk
Host your own Starlight Walk and invite your friends and family to walk with you under the stars. We'll send you everything you need and will be on hand to support every step of the way.
Where your fundraising goes
Sands works to save babies' lives and ensure that, when a baby does die, anyone affected gets the support and care they need. By taking part in Starlight Walk this year, the money you raise will allow us to continue to fund life saving research. We wil be able to continue to run our Sands Support Services which include the Sands Helpline and our person Sands support groups across the UK. To find out more about the impact your fundraising will have do have a look at our website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Starlight Walk?
Starlight Walk is a commemorative walk taking place in multiple location across the UK, where we invite participants to walk under the stars in memory of all the much loved and missed babies gone too soon. You can take part at an event near you, host your own Starlight Walk with your family & friends, or take part virtually at a location of your choice.
Do I have to fundraise?
Whether you choose to fundraise or not, you are helping us to raise vital awareness and break the silence around baby loss. Thank you.
