Online registration has now closed but you can register on the night from 6.30pm. Please email us at walkni@mariecurie.org.uk for event information.
Information
This isn't just any walk...
Find out more important on the night information about the Twilight Walk
Twilight Walk is back for 2024!
This isn’t a normal walk. It’s a heartfelt gathering in memory of your loved ones and support for people living with a terminal illness, in Northern Ireland and beyond. There’ll be music, entertainment, and a magical finish.
The 7km circular route starts and ends Belfast Activity Centre (BT9 5PB) in the picturesque grounds of Malone House, Barnett Demesne.
The event will be open from 6.30pm. The walk will start at 7.30pm with a warm-up starting at 7.10pm
Twilight Walk merchandise, including t-shirts and hats, is available to buy from Signature Works .
As night turns into day, let’s walk together in remembrance of our loved ones and in support of Marie Curie.
How do I register?
You can now register for the Twilight Walk here .
Do your own Twilight Walk
You can also sign up to do you own Twilight Walk, anytime, anywhere that suits you. Register now and we'll send you lanterns for your walk.
Event details
Fundraising made simple
Signing up and starting fundraising for your Twilight Walk is easy.
- Sign up
- Set up your JustGiving page (and tell people why you’re walking)
- Publicise your fundraiser
- Pay in the money you’ve raised
For more information, visit our fundraising made simple page.
How the money you raise helps
£17 could pay for a Support Line call or webchat. To receive information, or just have someone to listen to them, support from a trained Marie Curie volunteer can be a lifeline.
£120 heats a hospice for a day. Medical equipment is important, but few things are as crucial as making sure people are warm and comfortable.
£207 could pay for nine hours of nursing care. That means nurses and healthcare assistants giving someone the friendly, expert help through the night, in the comfort of their own home.
How do I get started?
Sign up to get started. Once you’ve signed up, you can set up your JustGiving page, start fundraising and get ready for the walk!
Can under 18s take part?
Yes – they don’t need to register, and it’s free. But all under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times during the walk. Email walkni@mariecurie.org.uk with the number of children you’re responsible for and collect wristbands for under 18s from the registration desk on the night.
Can I register as a team?
Yes you can. When you sign up, you'll be able to add a team member and their details.
When will I get my welcome pack and lantern?
Your lantern will be sent with your welcome pack, which will be posted from mid-July.
Can I bring my dog?
Please do. Just make sure you keep them on a lead at all times.
The walk
What should I bring?
Wear appropriate clothing. And come rain or shine, you'll need appropriate footwear. Twilight Walk is a walk with areas of low light so please bring a torch with you.
How long is the walk?
The route is about 7km, in a circular route, ending where we start. A walker with an average level of fitness would complete the walk in around one-and-a-half to two hours.
Is the route accessible?
The route is a mixture of flat canal towpaths, steeply sloping concrete paths and undulating gravel paths. For more accessibility information, email walkni@mariecurie.org.uk.
What time does the walk start and end?
The event will be open from 6.30pm. The walk will start at 7.30pm with a warm-up starting at 7.15pm.
Where can I park?
Limited parking is available at Barnett Demesne, but other nearby sites will be available for parking, including at:
- Fleming Fulton School, Malone Rd, BT9 6TY
- Glenveigh School, Haberton Park, BT9 6TX
- House of Sport (Public Parking)
- Shaw’s Bridge (Public Parking)
- Mary Peters Track, Upper Malone Rd, BT9 5PR
- Belfast Indoors Bowl Club, Milltown Rd, BT8 7XP
Fundraising
Can I pay the money I’ve raised another way?
You can pay your fundraising money however is convenient for you: either online via JustGiving, by post or by phone. But we can’t process money on the day of the walk so please don’t bring any funds raised to the event.
Online via JustGiving: If you’ve created a JustGiving page for Twilight Walk, you can pay your money in online. Visit JustGiving for details.
By post: Send your sponsor forms and cheque or CAF voucher made payable to Marie Curie to: Twilight Walk Team, Marie Curie, 60 Knock Road, Belfast BT5 6LQ. Please do not send cash in the post.
By phone: You can make a credit or debit card payment by phone on 0800 716 146. Please ask to add this to your Twilight Walk sponsorship.
Where will the money I raise go?
The money you raise goes towards helping people living with any terminal illness, and the people close to them. Whatever you raise could help someone feel supported through the experience of dying and grief. So they feel cared for as they approach the end of life. So they aren't facing it alone. Together, we can ensure a better end life for all in the UK.
Online registration has now closed but you can register on the night from 6.30pm. Please email us at walkni@mariecurie.org.uk for event information.