Published 6th February 2026

Beloved Timmy Time characters and thousands of little legs set to take big steps for nature this spring

From 30th March to 30th April, little legs across the country will be taking big steps for wildlife in The Hedgehog Walk – a fun and family-friendly fundraising challenge in partnership with The Wildlife Trusts and Timmy Time.

On a mission to create safer spaces for hedgehogs to thrive, the annual challenge invites thousands of individuals year-on-year - including families, schools, clubs and learning groups - to walk, wheel, crawl or roll 3km with Timmy and friends. Travelling the same distance a hedgehog wanders in a single night, the challenge helps to raise vital funds for nature and highlights how everyone can help wildlife, including hedgehogs, to thrive.

With hedgehog numbers having fallen by thirty per cent in just over ten years, there are now thought to be fewer than one million left in the UK. As the challenge takes place during the same time hedgehogs start to come out of hibernation, those taking part can really help to make a difference and raise awareness of hedgehogs’ plight.

Priya Popat, Content Manager at The Wildlife Trusts, says: “Nature is a lifeline for us, and it’s hard to ignore how much pressure wildlife across the UK is under right now - from hedgehogs in our gardens to the trees on our streets and the life in our seas. The Hedgehog Walk is a lovely, simple way for people to reconnect with the natural world while helping to protect it. By taking on this 3km walking challenge, you can enjoy the nature around you and know you’re doing something small but meaningful to support the wildlife and wild places that make our local spaces so special.”

Rachael Peacock, Head of Brand Marketing at Aardman says: “We’re delighted to return with The Wildlife Trusts for another Hedgehog Walk, with Timmy and Apricot leading the way once more. It’s a brilliant opportunity for families to enjoy the outdoors together, learn about the wildlife around them, and take part in something that makes a real difference.”

Sign up today, and your hoglet will receive a downloadable activity pack bursting with Timmy Time fun. It’s packed with engaging resources such as posters, activity sheets, fact sheets and tracking timelines to help mark the 3km milestone, sparking curiosity and helping young wildlife enthusiasts learn how to care for the natural world around them. Plus, you’ll get everything you need to fundraise for the wildlife you and your little one love.

Whether you’re toddling through the park with Timmy, marching through the woods with Apricot, or counting laps in the playground with Bumpy, every step with Timmy and friends helps build a better future for wildlife. Use the hashtag #HedgehogWalk on social media to share your adventure! To find out more about The Hedgehog Walk visit wildlifetrusts.org/hedgehog-walk.