Conquer the UK’s Highest Mountain and take on the Ben Nevis Challenge. With breathtaking views over the Highlands and Western Isles the experience of standing on the roof of Britain will provide the memory of a lifetime!

Location: Fort William, Scotland
Dates: To be confirmed

Approximately eight hours’ walking over a steep gradient and uneven terrain.
(The ascent is likely to take at least five hours and the descent approximately three hours).

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Entry fee: Currently free (normally £40)
Minimum sponsorship: £450

The Challenge

At 1,343 metres, (4,406 feet) Ben Nevis is Britain’s highest mountain, and rises from sea level two and a half miles south-east of Fort William.

Ben Nevis forms a horse-shoe shape ridge with Carn Mor Dearg, with the mighty Nevis dwarfing the latter (nineth highest). These two mountains are connected by a narrow ridge with a rocky crest, the Carn Mor Dearg arete.

On fine days the views from the summit are awe-inspiring, the most immediate being to the east, over Aonach Mor and Aonach Beag beyond. To the south beyond Glen Nevis lies the rocky ridge of the Mamores, and still further the mystical mountains of Glencoe.

Approximately eight hours’ walking is involved over a steep gradient and uneven terrain. The ascent is likely to take at least five hours and the descent approximately three hours.

Itinerary

Friday

• Collection from Glasgow city centre
• A Welcome briefing and kit inspection followed by an evening meal

Saturday

• Breakfast and assembly in the hotel lobby
• Transfer to Glen Nevis
• Ascent of Ben Nevis
• Transfer back to the hotel for a celebration presentation and a well deserved dinner

Sunday

• Breakfast
• Transfer back to Glasgow city centre

Includes

Two nights accommodation (in a guaranteed 2/3 start establishment) on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, packed lunch and bottled water. It also includes transfers to/from Glasgow, transport during the trip and fully qualified guides at all times.

Excludes

Drinks

Terms and conditions

How we will support you

All our runners will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans
• Constant fundraising support and tips
• A certificate to celebrate your success and completion of the challenge
• Advice and equipment list

For further information on trekking events for Epilepsy Action, please contact our events team on 0113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk