An incredible challenge to summit the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. With spectacular views of the Scottish Highlands this is the ultimate UK trekking challenge.
You can also support Macmillan on their other Defeat the Peak challenges - take on Ben Nevis at Night, Snowdon at Night or Scafell Pike at Night!
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The Ben Nevis Challenge is graded as challenging. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind, but who perhaps haven’t taken on a strenuous challenge event before and are hoping to push themselves out of their comfort zone. You can tell your supporters that on your Ben Nevis Challenge you will be:
• Trekking for around 8 hours in a single day.
• Covering 16km of mountainous terrain.
• Trekking without support, carrying all your food and water for the entire day.
• Ascend 1,330m in a single day.
• Summiting the UK's highest mountain.
The Ben Nevis Challenge is graded as challenging. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind, but who perhaps haven’t taken on a strenuous challenge event before and are hoping to push themselves out of their comfort zone. You can tell your supporters that on your Ben Nevis Challenge you will be:
• Trekking for around 8 hours in a single day.
• Covering 16km of mountainous terrain.
• Trekking without support, carrying all your food and water for the entire day.
• Ascend 1,330m in a single day.
• Summiting the UK's highest mountain.
This challenge is a great adventure that will have you trekking up and down the highest mountain in the UK over one day. It requires a good level of fitness and you should not underestimate the importance of training beforehand. Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards your chosen challenge. This is vital in building strength, cardiovascular stamina and muscle endurance for the endurance challenge ahead.
We recommend you start training as early as possible, ideally at least 4-6 months before your challenge. Make sure you check the distance, ascent and terrain of your challenge and create a training plan that builds up to this. Whilst you could start with short walks in your local area, it’s important to build up towards walking the distance of your actual challenge and being out and active for several hours at a time. Make sure you also check the type of terrain your challenge will take place in and plan your training to include similar terrain. Whilst an hour in the gym can help, you should ideally be training in a similar environment to that of your actual challenge and for several hours at a time.
This challenge involves steep, mountainous terrain, so make sure you have training days that include similarly steep sections. Building up the muscles for both ascents and descents is important and can make all the difference in enjoying your final challenge. It is normal for knees to ache when building these muscles up and we would highly recommend training with walking poles to help ease the pressure on your knees. Make sure you set up your walking poles so they’re a good length for you first – most outdoor stores will be able to advise on this and there are plenty of tutorials available online.
Training with the kit you will be using on your challenge is important so you can test it out beforehand and make sure it’s fit for purpose. This includes wearing in any walking boots or shoes and experimenting with the socks you wear so you don’t get blisters on your challenge. Make sure you also get used to walking with a backpack with at least 2 litres of water in. It’s very important to test out your waterproofs (both jacket and trousers) in the rain as there’s nothing worse than finding out your waterproofs leak 2 hours into your 8 hour challenge!
A healthy balanced diet is as important as your physical training. Make sure you fuel up on energy giving carbohydrates and muscle-repairing proteins before a long training session and test out the snacks you plan to take on your challenge as you walk. Not everyone gets on with energy gels, but most people can benefit from a slow energy release banana or a quick sugar hit from a jelly baby!
We provide plenty of additional information and guidance in your personalised login area, including warm up, stretching, cardiovascular training, exercise intensity, cross training, resistance (weight) training, cool down and the hazards of over-training.
This challenge is a great adventure that will have you trekking up and down the highest mountain in the UK over one day. It requires a good level of fitness and you should not underestimate the importance of training beforehand. Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards your chosen challenge. This is vital in building strength, cardiovascular stamina and muscle endurance for the endurance challenge ahead.
We recommend you start training as early as possible, ideally at least 4-6 months before your challenge. Make sure you check the distance, ascent and terrain of your challenge and create a training plan that builds up to this. Whilst you could start with short walks in your local area, it’s important to build up towards walking the distance of your actual challenge and being out and active for several hours at a time. Make sure you also check the type of terrain your challenge will take place in and plan your training to include similar terrain. Whilst an hour in the gym can help, you should ideally be training in a similar environment to that of your actual challenge and for several hours at a time.
This challenge involves steep, mountainous terrain, so make sure you have training days that include similarly steep sections. Building up the muscles for both ascents and descents is important and can make all the difference in enjoying your final challenge. It is normal for knees to ache when building these muscles up and we would highly recommend training with walking poles to help ease the pressure on your knees. Make sure you set up your walking poles so they’re a good length for you first – most outdoor stores will be able to advise on this and there are plenty of tutorials available online.
Training with the kit you will be using on your challenge is important so you can test it out beforehand and make sure it’s fit for purpose. This includes wearing in any walking boots or shoes and experimenting with the socks you wear so you don’t get blisters on your challenge. Make sure you also get used to walking with a backpack with at least 2 litres of water in. It’s very important to test out your waterproofs (both jacket and trousers) in the rain as there’s nothing worse than finding out your waterproofs leak 2 hours into your 8 hour challenge!
A healthy balanced diet is as important as your physical training. Make sure you fuel up on energy giving carbohydrates and muscle-repairing proteins before a long training session and test out the snacks you plan to take on your challenge as you walk. Not everyone gets on with energy gels, but most people can benefit from a slow energy release banana or a quick sugar hit from a jelly baby!
We provide plenty of additional information and guidance in your personalised login area, including warm up, stretching, cardiovascular training, exercise intensity, cross training, resistance (weight) training, cool down and the hazards of over-training.
You will be joining a group of approximately 100-200 likeminded challenge participants. There will be one challenge leader for approximately every 10-15 participants.
You will be joining a group of approximately 100-200 likeminded challenge participants. There will be one challenge leader for approximately every 10-15 participants.
This is a leader-led challenge and you will be accompanied by our challenge leaders at all times.
We employ experienced and fully qualified mountain leaders to accompany and lead you. The mountain leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading challenges throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. They will be carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times.
This challenge is designed and run as a team event and we encourage everyone taking part to support each other throughout the trek. This challenge is not designed as a race for individuals.
Partway into the challenge you will have begun to spread-out into your natural walking speeds. For larger groups, once you reach the first ‘checkpoint’ you may be allocated into a small group and designated a walking leader. These leaders will then be responsible for your safety. If you have any problems or need to join a faster or slower moving group, then please speak to your leader.
If you wish to walk together with friends, colleagues, family etc then this is no problem. Please just ensure that you all keep together and reach the checkpoint at the same time so that we can ensure you all get allocated together.
Your leaders will be aware of several important cut-off times at locations that we need people to reach by a certain time so the group can complete the challenge. This gives everyone plenty of time to reach the summit. Your leaders will manage the group pace and keep you informed about these and your options if they think you might be struggling to achieve these times. In certain situations you may be asked to turn around and descend. We ask everyone to respect the leaders decisions. They are made with the group’s safety in mind.
Please note that this route will not be marked by event arrows, nor is the event designed as an event for individuals to race. It is designed to be a team event, with like-minded people, all raising money for charity, supporting each other throughout the challenge.
This is a leader-led challenge and you will be accompanied by our challenge leaders at all times.
We employ experienced and fully qualified mountain leaders to accompany and lead you. The mountain leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading challenges throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. They will be carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times.
This challenge is designed and run as a team event and we encourage everyone taking part to support each other throughout the trek. This challenge is not designed as a race for individuals.
Partway into the challenge you will have begun to spread-out into your natural walking speeds. For larger groups, once you reach the first ‘checkpoint’ you may be allocated into a small group and designated a walking leader. These leaders will then be responsible for your safety. If you have any problems or need to join a faster or slower moving group, then please speak to your leader.
If you wish to walk together with friends, colleagues, family etc then this is no problem. Please just ensure that you all keep together and reach the checkpoint at the same time so that we can ensure you all get allocated together.
Your leaders will be aware of several important cut-off times at locations that we need people to reach by a certain time so the group can complete the challenge. This gives everyone plenty of time to reach the summit. Your leaders will manage the group pace and keep you informed about these and your options if they think you might be struggling to achieve these times. In certain situations you may be asked to turn around and descend. We ask everyone to respect the leaders decisions. They are made with the group’s safety in mind.
Please note that this route will not be marked by event arrows, nor is the event designed as an event for individuals to race. It is designed to be a team event, with like-minded people, all raising money for charity, supporting each other throughout the challenge.
As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Please check the weather forecasts to ensure that you bring suitable clothing and equipment for your challenge. We recommend you come prepared for any weather, which means bringing waterproofs and warm layers even if rain isn’t forecast.
As this challenge takes place in the mountains, it is worth checking out the Met Office’s specialist mountain weather forecast here. You can use the search function to find the summit forecast for your challenge’s main mountain summit (e.g. Ben Nevis). You can also check the Mountain Weather Information Service forecast.
We will monitor the weather in the lead up to your challenge and make adjustments to the itinerary as required to ensure your challenge can take place as safely as possible. If a significant change has to be made to your challenge itinerary due to the weather, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible.
It is very unlikely that we will need to make significant adjustments to your challenge because of rain. Strong winds may require us to take a lower level route at times or to descend a hill or mountain early if the wind speeds become too much. Your experienced challenge leaders will manage this to ensure everyone is kept safe and their decision will be final.
In the event that lightning is forecast, we will still plan for the challenge to go ahead but will monitor the situation and make you aware of any change of plans. If there is already thunder and lightning when a challenge is due to begin, then the challenge will not begin on time. We will ask you to wait to see if the weather improves. Once we have a clear 1 hour window during which there has been no lightning/thunder AND there is also no further lightning in the forecast we would begin the challenge. If there is any thunder or lightning at any time on a hill or mountain challenge then the challenge will end and we will start to descend immediately.
For challenges taking place during a heatwave, we would advise you to carry a minimum of 3 litres of water. In extreme cases, we may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure the group can walk at a more suitable pace and have more rest breaks.
As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Please check the weather forecasts to ensure that you bring suitable clothing and equipment for your challenge. We recommend you come prepared for any weather, which means bringing waterproofs and warm layers even if rain isn’t forecast.
As this challenge takes place in the mountains, it is worth checking out the Met Office’s specialist mountain weather forecast here. You can use the search function to find the summit forecast for your challenge’s main mountain summit (e.g. Ben Nevis). You can also check the Mountain Weather Information Service forecast.
We will monitor the weather in the lead up to your challenge and make adjustments to the itinerary as required to ensure your challenge can take place as safely as possible. If a significant change has to be made to your challenge itinerary due to the weather, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible.
It is very unlikely that we will need to make significant adjustments to your challenge because of rain. Strong winds may require us to take a lower level route at times or to descend a hill or mountain early if the wind speeds become too much. Your experienced challenge leaders will manage this to ensure everyone is kept safe and their decision will be final.
In the event that lightning is forecast, we will still plan for the challenge to go ahead but will monitor the situation and make you aware of any change of plans. If there is already thunder and lightning when a challenge is due to begin, then the challenge will not begin on time. We will ask you to wait to see if the weather improves. Once we have a clear 1 hour window during which there has been no lightning/thunder AND there is also no further lightning in the forecast we would begin the challenge. If there is any thunder or lightning at any time on a hill or mountain challenge then the challenge will end and we will start to descend immediately.
For challenges taking place during a heatwave, we would advise you to carry a minimum of 3 litres of water. In extreme cases, we may need to adjust the itinerary to ensure the group can walk at a more suitable pace and have more rest breaks.
Despite its location in the UK, the difficulty of this trek should not be underestimated as it includes tough ascents and descents. The route is predominantly on a well-maintained path but is rocky in places so can be slippery if wet. In particular, the famous ‘zig-zags’ contain several sections of loose scree that can be difficult when wet. Certain sections of the path are steeper than others but there are no sections that require you to use your hands to scramble.
Despite its location in the UK, the difficulty of this trek should not be underestimated as it includes tough ascents and descents. The route is predominantly on a well-maintained path but is rocky in places so can be slippery if wet. In particular, the famous ‘zig-zags’ contain several sections of loose scree that can be difficult when wet. Certain sections of the path are steeper than others but there are no sections that require you to use your hands to scramble.
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details that are sent out 1 month prior to the challenge.
You will need to be at the registration point at 8.30am on the morning of the challenge. The trek will begin at approx. 9am. The total time to complete this challenge should be between 7-8 hours. We will aim to have everyone finished by 6pm.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details that are sent out 1 month prior to the challenge.
You will need to be at the registration point at 8.30am on the morning of the challenge. The trek will begin at approx. 9am. The total time to complete this challenge should be between 7-8 hours. We will aim to have everyone finished by 6pm.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.
Precise timings and locations will be supplied to you 1 month prior to the challenge.
The registration point will be situated in or close to Fort William. Fort William is well served by a variety of public transport options, including the train from Glasgow.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.
We will send you precise instructions about how to get to the registration point, and the timings of the event, one month prior to the challenge. We reserve the right to use alternative registration points and finishing points when necessary.
Inverness is the closest airport. It is 1.5 hours from Inverness to Fort William.
Please note: We will send you precise instructions about how to get to the accommodation, and the timings of the event, one month prior to the challenge. We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation when necessary.
Precise timings and locations will be supplied to you 1 month prior to the challenge.
The registration point will be situated in or close to Fort William. Fort William is well served by a variety of public transport options, including the train from Glasgow.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.
We will send you precise instructions about how to get to the registration point, and the timings of the event, one month prior to the challenge. We reserve the right to use alternative registration points and finishing points when necessary.
Inverness is the closest airport. It is 1.5 hours from Inverness to Fort William.
Please note: We will send you precise instructions about how to get to the accommodation, and the timings of the event, one month prior to the challenge. We reserve the right to use alternative accommodation when necessary.
No accommodation is provided for this challenge.
There are plenty of accommodation options in and around Fort William. Please check the Visit Scotland website for a range of different options.
No accommodation is provided for this challenge.
There are plenty of accommodation options in and around Fort William. Please check the Visit Scotland website for a range of different options.
The following meals are included in the cost of this challenge:
We advise you to bring enough bottles to ensure you have 2 litres of water on you at all times. We would encourage you to also bring some of your own preferred snacks to keep you going during the challenge.
Please ensure you have had a substantial breakfast before arriving and that you arrive with your water bottles already filled.
If you have a severe allergy or dietary need, such as a severe nut allergy, please ensure you provide as much detail as possible about this when booking on the challenge (e.g. whether you need an epipen, whether it is an airborne allergy or not etc). If you have informed us of any allergies or special dietary needs as part of the challenge booking process, we will endeavour to ensure appropriate meals are available to you. However, we would encourage you to also bring your own favourite snacks with you to ensure your energy levels stay topped up throughout the challenge. Please be aware that it may not always be possible for us to cater to special dietary or allergy needs – we will get in touch if this is the case.
The following meals are included in the cost of this challenge:
We advise you to bring enough bottles to ensure you have 2 litres of water on you at all times. We would encourage you to also bring some of your own preferred snacks to keep you going during the challenge.
Please ensure you have had a substantial breakfast before arriving and that you arrive with your water bottles already filled.
If you have a severe allergy or dietary need, such as a severe nut allergy, please ensure you provide as much detail as possible about this when booking on the challenge (e.g. whether you need an epipen, whether it is an airborne allergy or not etc). If you have informed us of any allergies or special dietary needs as part of the challenge booking process, we will endeavour to ensure appropriate meals are available to you. However, we would encourage you to also bring your own favourite snacks with you to ensure your energy levels stay topped up throughout the challenge. Please be aware that it may not always be possible for us to cater to special dietary or allergy needs – we will get in touch if this is the case.
The most appropriate footwear for this challenge is a pair of walking boots.
Walking boots provide more ankle support than shoes and can help protect you from ankle twists and sprains. They also have much better grip than your average sports trainer. Boots generally have stiffer soles that can better protect your feet from rough and rocky terrain, providing more comfort when you’re walking on uneven terrain for any length of time. In bad weather, walking boots can also keep your feet drier and warmer.
Many people prefer to wear a trail shoe instead of boots as they find that they are lighter and more comfortable. Trail shoes are fine to wear, but please make sure that they have good grip on the soles. Sports trainers are not appropriate.
It is important to wear footwear that is the right fit for your particular feet. We recommend seeking advice from your local outdoor retailer and trying several different brands and models out to find the pair that you find most comfortable. Remember to check how waterproof they are.
It is particularly important that you make sure that your footwear is well worn in, that you have tested them out with suitable walking socks and that you have any blister plasters that you may need.
Waterproofs
As the weather can change quickly in the UK, it is important to make sure that you bring an appropriate waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers. Make sure you test these out before your challenge to check they can keep you dry for several hours at a time – you don’t want to find out your waterproof jacket is too thin partway into your challenge!
Walking Poles
We highly recommend bringing walking poles to help you look after tired knees on steep ascents and descents. Your leaders will be happy to show you how to use them on the challenge, or you can check online in advance for videos on how to set them up for your height and the best way to use them.
Personal First Aid
Your leaders will carry an appropriate group first aid kit on the challenge, but it is a good idea to bring personal first aid items along for yourself. These may include blister plasters or physio tape, any personal medication and any knee or ankle supports.
If you carry an epipen, please make sure you bring two and that your leaders know where they are kept.
You will also need to consider bringing clothing and kit appropriate to the weather on the day of your challenge. Remember that the weather and temperature on the summit of a mountain can vary significantly from that in a valley. This may mean bringing hats and gloves as well as extra layers to keep you warm. Or it may mean bringing a sunhat, suncream and extra water. On some challenges, it will mean bringing kit for all weathers!
Once you book you will have access to kit discounts with our partners OutdoorHire and Cotswold Outdoor.
Please be aware that because of the environment that this challenge takes place in our leaders may ask to see the vital parts of your kit. Participants found without kit marked on the kit list as essential may not be allowed to take part in the challenge.
The most appropriate footwear for this challenge is a pair of walking boots.
Walking boots provide more ankle support than shoes and can help protect you from ankle twists and sprains. They also have much better grip than your average sports trainer. Boots generally have stiffer soles that can better protect your feet from rough and rocky terrain, providing more comfort when you’re walking on uneven terrain for any length of time. In bad weather, walking boots can also keep your feet drier and warmer.
Many people prefer to wear a trail shoe instead of boots as they find that they are lighter and more comfortable. Trail shoes are fine to wear, but please make sure that they have good grip on the soles. Sports trainers are not appropriate.
It is important to wear footwear that is the right fit for your particular feet. We recommend seeking advice from your local outdoor retailer and trying several different brands and models out to find the pair that you find most comfortable. Remember to check how waterproof they are.
It is particularly important that you make sure that your footwear is well worn in, that you have tested them out with suitable walking socks and that you have any blister plasters that you may need.
Waterproofs
As the weather can change quickly in the UK, it is important to make sure that you bring an appropriate waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers. Make sure you test these out before your challenge to check they can keep you dry for several hours at a time – you don’t want to find out your waterproof jacket is too thin partway into your challenge!
Walking Poles
We highly recommend bringing walking poles to help you look after tired knees on steep ascents and descents. Your leaders will be happy to show you how to use them on the challenge, or you can check online in advance for videos on how to set them up for your height and the best way to use them.
Personal First Aid
Your leaders will carry an appropriate group first aid kit on the challenge, but it is a good idea to bring personal first aid items along for yourself. These may include blister plasters or physio tape, any personal medication and any knee or ankle supports.
If you carry an epipen, please make sure you bring two and that your leaders know where they are kept.
You will also need to consider bringing clothing and kit appropriate to the weather on the day of your challenge. Remember that the weather and temperature on the summit of a mountain can vary significantly from that in a valley. This may mean bringing hats and gloves as well as extra layers to keep you warm. Or it may mean bringing a sunhat, suncream and extra water. On some challenges, it will mean bringing kit for all weathers!
Once you book you will have access to kit discounts with our partners OutdoorHire and Cotswold Outdoor.
Please be aware that because of the environment that this challenge takes place in our leaders may ask to see the vital parts of your kit. Participants found without kit marked on the kit list as essential may not be allowed to take part in the challenge.
Please note that during the challenge, toilet facilities will be limited to the great outdoors! Please make sure to follow the countryside code and take all litter, including tissues and toilet paper, home with you.
Please note that during the challenge, toilet facilities will be limited to the great outdoors! Please make sure to follow the countryside code and take all litter, including tissues and toilet paper, home with you.
During the trek there will no opportunities to purchase other things.
There are numerous shops and cafes in nearby Fort William that will be open in the evening before and the morning after the challenge.
During the trek there will no opportunities to purchase other things.
There are numerous shops and cafes in nearby Fort William that will be open in the evening before and the morning after the challenge.
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all of our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we have set up Challenge Safe, one of the most advanced and thorough safety management systems in the industry. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety, and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is absolutely paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all of our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we have set up Challenge Safe, one of the most advanced and thorough safety management systems in the industry. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety, and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is absolutely paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
Your leadership team is trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying mobile phones and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted. The event is not run as a race and you will never be encouraged to walk at a pace ‘beyond your ability’. There will always be a wide variety in people’s walking abilities which will be carefully managed by the leader team. This team will keep the group together for maximum safety and set a sensible pace for all to achieve this challenge within the planned time frame. We have a high ratio of leaders so if anyone is struggling and needs to descend they will be accompanied by one of our leaders. Emergencies will be coordinated with the local Mountain Rescue service.
Your leadership team is trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying mobile phones and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted. The event is not run as a race and you will never be encouraged to walk at a pace ‘beyond your ability’. There will always be a wide variety in people’s walking abilities which will be carefully managed by the leader team. This team will keep the group together for maximum safety and set a sensible pace for all to achieve this challenge within the planned time frame. We have a high ratio of leaders so if anyone is struggling and needs to descend they will be accompanied by one of our leaders. Emergencies will be coordinated with the local Mountain Rescue service.
We do not professionally vet your medical details. Please assess for yourself whether you are fit and able to take on the challenge. Please review the detailed Trip Notes and itinerary to get a better idea of what is involved. Please speak to your doctor or specialist if you have any concerns about taking part. If you think that there are things we can do to make the challenge more accessible/comfortable for you, it is your responsibility to let us know, and we will then let you know if we can accommodate your request.
We do not professionally vet your medical details. Please assess for yourself whether you are fit and able to take on the challenge. Please review the detailed Trip Notes and itinerary to get a better idea of what is involved. Please speak to your doctor or specialist if you have any concerns about taking part. If you think that there are things we can do to make the challenge more accessible/comfortable for you, it is your responsibility to let us know, and we will then let you know if we can accommodate your request.
First Aid qualified staff will be provided with the medical details that you give on your booking form but please note that they are on the challenge to support with medical matters related to the challenge environment and terrain itself, i.e. heat/cold, high altitude and so on. They will deal with any incidents and accidents (cuts, sprains, breaks and so on). They are not intended to continue any ongoing specialist medical care that you receive in the UK for pre-exiting medical conditions, and should not be assumed to have any professional experience of your specific medical condition.
If you have any specific needs around pre-existing medical conditions, you should discuss with your family doctor or specialist in advance and can discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader or doctor.
First Aid qualified staff will be provided with the medical details that you give on your booking form but please note that they are on the challenge to support with medical matters related to the challenge environment and terrain itself, i.e. heat/cold, high altitude and so on. They will deal with any incidents and accidents (cuts, sprains, breaks and so on). They are not intended to continue any ongoing specialist medical care that you receive in the UK for pre-exiting medical conditions, and should not be assumed to have any professional experience of your specific medical condition.
If you have any specific needs around pre-existing medical conditions, you should discuss with your family doctor or specialist in advance and can discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader or doctor.
e don’t offer insurance for our UK trips, as any medical emergencies would naturally be covered through the NHS. Therefore, the main thing that you will not be covered for is cancellation. You can see our cancellation policy within our terms and conditions here. If you wish, you could look into your own policy that covers cancellation for travel within the UK.
e don’t offer insurance for our UK trips, as any medical emergencies would naturally be covered through the NHS. Therefore, the main thing that you will not be covered for is cancellation. You can see our cancellation policy within our terms and conditions here. If you wish, you could look into your own policy that covers cancellation for travel within the UK.
Charity Challenge believes that all of its challenges, whether in the UK or overseas, should have a positive impact on the communities we visit. We are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and always aim to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
You can help us to achieve this goal by:
We ask you to think carefully about any memorial type activities you may plan for your challenge. We fully appreciate the emotional importance our challenges have for many of our participants and encourage you to mark that special moment in your own way, whilst ensuring that the natural beauty and protection of the environment you’re in is maintained. Leaving photos or other memorabilia or writing on stones is contrary to the leave no trace principle. Remember: ‘Take only memories, leave only footprints’.
For more details about our responsible tourism policy then please click here.
Charity Challenge believes that all of its challenges, whether in the UK or overseas, should have a positive impact on the communities we visit. We are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and always aim to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
You can help us to achieve this goal by:
We ask you to think carefully about any memorial type activities you may plan for your challenge. We fully appreciate the emotional importance our challenges have for many of our participants and encourage you to mark that special moment in your own way, whilst ensuring that the natural beauty and protection of the environment you’re in is maintained. Leaving photos or other memorabilia or writing on stones is contrary to the leave no trace principle. Remember: ‘Take only memories, leave only footprints’.
For more details about our responsible tourism policy then please click here.
You will be ascending and descending via the Mountain Track that starts and finishes in Glen Nevis. You will be accompanied by our fully qualified mountain leaders at all times. These leaders will navigate the route so you can conserve all of your energy for completing the challenge. Whilst the footpath is very easy to follow lower down the mountain it is important to realise that the summit plateaux is a notoriously tricky area to navigate, and the path becomes far less obvious, especially in bad weather. It is therefore very important that you remain with your leaders throughout.
You will be ascending and descending via the Mountain Track that starts and finishes in Glen Nevis. You will be accompanied by our fully qualified mountain leaders at all times. These leaders will navigate the route so you can conserve all of your energy for completing the challenge. Whilst the footpath is very easy to follow lower down the mountain it is important to realise that the summit plateaux is a notoriously tricky area to navigate, and the path becomes far less obvious, especially in bad weather. It is therefore very important that you remain with your leaders throughout.
Cancellation
Any request to cancel from a challenge must be confirmed to us in writing to info@charitychallenge.com. Cancellations are only effective from the day that they are received by us. Your insurance policy (if you have one) may refund much of your costs if cancellation is due to certain specified factors. Cancellations will incur the following charges:
Changing your payment method
If you wish to change your payment option once you have booked you should request this in to info@charitychallenge.com. There will be an administration charge of £30 (payable by you) to process your request and this should be paid within seven days. Your payment option will only be changed once the £30 charge has been paid, and Macmillan have confirmed they're happy for you to make the change.
Transferring your booking to another person
Transferring your Booking to another person becomes increasingly difficult closer to the date of departure. You may transfer your place to someone else, subject to the following conditions:
a. that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions applicable to the challenge;
b. we are notified not less than 7 days before departure;
c. any outstanding balance payments are paid in full, as well as any additional fees, charges or other costs arising from the transfer; and
d. the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us.
If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges will apply. Any request to transfer your booking should be put in writing to info@charitychallenge.com.
Please note that any transfer of booking made must be to the identical challenge and departure date as the original booking. You should supply us with the replacement’s name and valid email address. We will then send a confirmation email to the designated replacement who should book and pay the challenge registration fee ASAP. Once the replacement has been authorised by Macmillan we will refund 50% of your original registration fee.
Transferring to a later date/another challenge
If you choose to postpone your participation on a challenge and wish to join another challenge, you should put your request in writing to info@charitychallenge.com. You will be charged a £30 administration fee to move challenges, plus any other costs that may be incurred by the transfer, including any difference in costs between your original challenge and the new one. This will be confirmed to you before you transfer. Please note any requests after 5 weeks will be treated as a cancellation, and cancellation terms will apply.
Cancellation
Any request to cancel from a challenge must be confirmed to us in writing to info@charitychallenge.com. Cancellations are only effective from the day that they are received by us. Your insurance policy (if you have one) may refund much of your costs if cancellation is due to certain specified factors. Cancellations will incur the following charges:
Changing your payment method
If you wish to change your payment option once you have booked you should request this in to info@charitychallenge.com. There will be an administration charge of £30 (payable by you) to process your request and this should be paid within seven days. Your payment option will only be changed once the £30 charge has been paid, and Macmillan have confirmed they're happy for you to make the change.
Transferring your booking to another person
Transferring your Booking to another person becomes increasingly difficult closer to the date of departure. You may transfer your place to someone else, subject to the following conditions:
a. that person is introduced by you and satisfies all the conditions applicable to the challenge;
b. we are notified not less than 7 days before departure;
c. any outstanding balance payments are paid in full, as well as any additional fees, charges or other costs arising from the transfer; and
d. the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us.
If you are unable to find a replacement, cancellation charges will apply. Any request to transfer your booking should be put in writing to info@charitychallenge.com.
Please note that any transfer of booking made must be to the identical challenge and departure date as the original booking. You should supply us with the replacement’s name and valid email address. We will then send a confirmation email to the designated replacement who should book and pay the challenge registration fee ASAP. Once the replacement has been authorised by Macmillan we will refund 50% of your original registration fee.
Transferring to a later date/another challenge
If you choose to postpone your participation on a challenge and wish to join another challenge, you should put your request in writing to info@charitychallenge.com. You will be charged a £30 administration fee to move challenges, plus any other costs that may be incurred by the transfer, including any difference in costs between your original challenge and the new one. This will be confirmed to you before you transfer. Please note any requests after 5 weeks will be treated as a cancellation, and cancellation terms will apply.
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