Face your fears and walk a short distance, 15ft to be exact, across the soft glowing smoldering hot coals. It may sound tough but it’s perfectly safe. You may even be encouraged to have more than one go!

Some people say they feel the heat through their soles, others say it’s freezing cold – have a go for yourself and see which one you feel. Whichever one it is, it certainly won’t be a feeling you’ll forget.

Come on, give it a go and help us to help our patients. Entry is £25 and we ask you to try to raise £150 in sponsorship. As you can imagine, an event of this nature is expensive to organise so we are asking you to raise as much money as you possibly can.

What happens on the day?

As a Fire Walker you will receive full training an hour before the Fire Walk. During this time, you will be motivated and build the confidence to complete the challenge. The Fire Walk and the training seminar is organised and conducted by UK Fire Walk, one of the UK’s leading Fire Walk companies. So, don’t worry, you’ll be in safe hands!

Fire Walking Guidelines / FAQ's - from UK Firewalk

What exactly is a FireWalk?

The participants will undergo training of around one hour. When the fire is burned to red-hot embers it is raked and leveled and prepared for the walk. Participants go to the fire - remove their footwear and one by one are invited to walk the coals.

Is it a trick?

No. The fire is very real. The embers will be glowing red hot - we can often measure the temperature at around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit. You will have bare feet, and they will not have been treated in any way.

Will it Hurt?

The sensation is described by some as walking on eggshells, others as walking on hot sand. Each walker has his or her own experience. I have not known walkers to experience pain, indeed when the opportunity arises many will walk accross the coals more than once.

How should I prepare?

There is no prepartion to undertake. No treatment of the feet or mental exercise, just the training provided at the seminar. You shold abstain from consumption of alcohol or drugs prior to the event. Any person who is in the option of the trainer unfit to partcipate will NOT be permitted to take part. 

How fit do I need to be?

There is no strenuous physical exercise involved. If you can walk nromally then you should manage the FireWalk perfectly well. If you have any doubts, please consult your GP before attending. 

What should I wear?

There is no special clothing required. Casual comfortable clothes are best. Please remember fires can be quite dirty and clothese may become ash stained. Footwear needs to be easy to remove and will need to be replaced before ging back indoors so a hand towel might be a good idea. Flip flops are a good idea, especially if the ground is cold. Nail varnish and toe rings are fine. 

Medical restrictions

We have many people walk who were pregnant, has diabetes, stroke survivors, blind and many other conditions. None have been an issue, however as always recommend if in doubt seek advice from your doctor. 

Is it safe?

There is an inherent risk in any activity involving fire. It is important that participants pay attention to all the training and heed the advice and instruction of the trainer, firewatchers and spotters. Whilst absolute safety is not guaranteed proper procedure reduces risk to the achievable minimum. 

Will I be hypnotised?

No. There is no hypnotism involved. you will be fully awake at all times - indeed you will be more alert than usual. You may also withdraw at anytime if you wish. 

Age restrictions

All partcipants to be 18 years of age or more. 

All walkers should read and understand these guidelines before registering for the firewalk. 

Walkers must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

All walkers should be well hydrated (drink plenty of water).

If you are tired, stressed or recovering from illness you will less focuses and have an increased risk of receiving ablister.

Please ensure your feet are clean and free from massage and pedicure oils.

No one is forced to walk on the fire and we will not allow peer pressure.

Firewalking can be dangerous, however UK FIREWALK have never had a walker who has require medical treatment from our charity, public or corporate events. 

Schedule

• Fire Walkers to arrive at 4.30pm
• Training Seminar at 5pm
• Fire Walk at 6pm

If you can walk on fire, you can do anything! Book now, spaces are limited!