Advance TRS Wine Walk: 33km Charity Challenge for Railway Children
2nd July 2025
This August, the Advance TRS team will lace up their walking boots and head into the Surrey Hills for a one-of-a-kind charity challenge — the Advance TRS Wine Walk. Covering 33km across stunning countryside and stopping at five local vineyards, this unique event aims to raise vital funds for Railway Children, a charity dedicated to protecting vulnerable children around the world.
The Advance TRS Wine Walk combines physical endurance, team spirit, and a few well-earned glasses of wine along the way — all in support of an organisation that continues to do life-changing work.
Why We’re Supporting Railway Children
Railway Children is a long-standing charity partner of Advance TRS. The charity works across the UK, India, and East Africa, helping children who are alone and at risk on the streets. Through early intervention, safety, shelter, and long-term support, they offer vulnerable young people the opportunity for a better future.
Giving back is embedded in the Advance TRS culture. Over the years, our team has raised over £100,000 for charitable causes through major fundraising challenges like the Three Peaks by Rail and Everest Base Camp. The Advance TRS Wine Walk is our latest effort to drive impact through teamwork and shared values.
About the Advance TRS Wine Walk
Here’s what the challenge looks like:
- Event: Advance TRS Wine Walk
- Date: Friday 22nd August 2025
- Distance: 33km / 20.5 miles
- Route: Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Start: Greyfriars Vineyard
- Finish: Denbies Wine Estate
- Vineyards Visited: 5
- Estimated Duration: 6–7 hours (including breaks)
This is no easy stroll — the Advance TRS Wine Walk will put our team to the test, navigating rolling hills and long distances while fundraising for a vital cause. Fortunately, the promise of wine tastings and beautiful views along the way will keep spirits high!
How You Can Support the Advance TRS Wine Walk
We’re calling on our network of colleagues, clients, candidates, and friends to help us reach our fundraising target. Every pound donated to the Advance TRS Wine Walk helps Railway Children continue their critical work on the ground.
Donate now and support the Advance TRS Wine Walk:
🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/advance-trs-wine-walk
Your support helps provide safety and support to children who are otherwise at serious risk. Whether you’re backing us for the cause, the challenge, or simply the wine, we are incredibly grateful for your contribution.
Discover the Route: Vineyard Stops on the Advance TRS Wine Walk
The Advance TRS Wine Walk takes participants on a scenic journey through the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with five handpicked vineyard stops along the way. Each vineyard offers a chance to pause, refresh, and enjoy a taste of some of the region’s finest wines — all while raising funds for Railway Children.
Explore the incredible locations that make this route so special:
- Greyfriars Vineyard – Starting point of the walk, set on the Hog’s Back with stunning views and award-winning English Sparkling Wine.
- Chilworth Manor Vineyard – A beautiful, historic estate producing boutique wines in the heart of the Surrey Hills.
- Albury Organic Vineyard – A leader in sustainable winemaking, known for its organic sparkling wines and biodiversity.
- High Clandon Estate Vineyard – An artisan vineyard with panoramic views and a passion for English cuvée.
- Denbies Wine Estate – The final destination and one of the UK’s largest and most well-known vineyards, nestled in the heart of Surrey wine country.
Each of these stops not only provides a memorable experience but helps shape the unique character of the Advance TRS Wine Walk — blending physical challenge, local heritage, and community spirit.
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