Celebrate Armed Forces Day in London: 13 Bridges Challenge

Off By Ed Hanna

On Saturday 24 June supporters of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, will be crossing London’s River Thames using 13 iconic London bridges, in a scenic and historic walk to raise funds for the charity. Join us!

The walk takes you past iconic London sights, including Tower Bridge (pictured), and London Bridge. You will see the Palace of Westminster, with its famous clocktower, Shakespeare’s Globe theatre, and much more on the 10 mile walk.

The 13 Bridges Challenge is open to all ages and abilities, and the route is entirely wheelchair accessible. The walk is fully guided, with SSAFA team-leaders looking after participants every bit of the way.

Support
Those taking on the event will be supported throughout by volunteers from the local Armed Forces community and there will also be an area at the finish line for refreshments, photo opportunities and fun.

Chief Executive at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, Sir Andrew Gregory, said: “SSAFA’s 13 Bridges Challenge, held on Armed Forces Day each year, is the main opportunity in London to thank Service personnel for their selfless commitment to our nation. In 2022 over 350 people had a most enjoyable walk from the Tower of London to Putney, raising much needed funds that allow SSAFA to help our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2023, we hope to have 1,000 participants; come and be one of them!”