Alder Hey Children’s Charity launches new Yr Wyddfa Challenge

Alder Hey Children’s Charity launches brand-new Yr Wyddfa Challenge partnering with eight children’s charities across Liverpool & Merseyside.

Together this collective of Merseyside based children’s charities are proud to unite to announce the launch of the Yr Wyddfa Challenge 2026, a ground-breaking new team event taking place on Saturday 12th September 2026 in the stunning surroundings of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, North Wales.

The Challenge has been organised by Alder Hey Children’s Charity and for the first time ever, will bring together eight children’s charities across Liverpool and Merseyside. This unique collaboration will unite the region’s children’s charities behind one shared mission: supporting children and young people who need vital care across our city and beyond.

The charities participating in the Yr Wyddfa Challenge are:

Alder Hey Children’s Charity, Alder Hey Kidney Fund, Anthony Davies Bereavement, Claire House Children’s Hospice, Liverpool CHICS, Liverpool Zoe’s Place, Owen McVeigh Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Spread a Smile.

This fresh and exciting event in North Wales offers participants an unforgettable day of adventure and will provide the ultimate test in teamwork and endurance against the dramatic backdrop of mountains, lakes, and valleys in stunning Eryri (Snowdonia).

Teams of four will take on a unique triathlon-with-a-twist which will include:

15km bike ride
3km kayak
15km walk

Participants signing up commit to raising a minimum of £2,000 per team, for their chosen charity.

Adam Dixon, Running and Challenge Manager at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, said:

“After more than a decade of success with the Coniston Challenge, Alder Hey Children’s Charity is raising the bar with the launch of the Yr Wyddfa Challenge 2026. The idea was to create the biggest and best event we can for our charity, while also celebrating the amazing work that other children’s charities do across our city. Holding the challenge in Eryri means we can offer a fresh and challenging event for all teams and we’re looking forward to creating a real buzz with so many charities taking part”.