Sat 7 Jun 2025 Fort William, Highland, UK Fundraising required

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
  • Fundraising required
Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Fort William
Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

09:00

Age 14 & over

Registration fee

£45.00

Minimum sponsorship

£300.00

Registration fee

£45.00

Balance

£120.00

  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent

Event overview

Join Macmillan and take on Ben Nevis by day on this Macmillan-only trip to support people living with cancer.

Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis, right in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you and fellow fundraisers trekking to the top of Ben Nevis to see the beautiful views!

You will be fully supported all the way by our experienced Mountain Leaders and then celebrate at the finish line with a celebratory ice cream!

This challenge will test your physical and mental limits, but your efforts will be rewarded by knowing that all your hard work is going towards raising money to help your chosen cause.

Highlights

  • Summit Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain
  • Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands
  • Incredible trekking challenge
  • Raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and make a difference

Take on the climb and raise money with Macmillan.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Teams

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Traffic free

Location

  • Free parking
  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Rural

What's included

  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

Fundraising

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • 400 places
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

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