Join CoppaFeel!, Giovanna Fletcher and a team of other famous faces on this incredible, new and exclusive five day trekking challenge which takes on the wild and rugged footpaths of the Isle of Skye!
7 days | UK | Tough
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The CoppaTrek! with Gi - Isle of Skye Trek involves five days of trekking for 7 to 10 hours each day. It involves a good level of fitness, and you’ll need the endurance to do multiple days of consecutive trekking. The terrain follows mainly good quality footpaths, but the nature of any trekking in the UK means that in places these can be muddy and steep. This is a varied challenge as your routes involve coastal walking, mountain trekking and everything in between. There is continuous ascent and descent throughout each day. Each day of walking is remote and away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
The CoppaTrek! with Gi - Isle of Skye Trek involves five days of trekking for 7 to 10 hours each day. It involves a good level of fitness, and you’ll need the endurance to do multiple days of consecutive trekking. The terrain follows mainly good quality footpaths, but the nature of any trekking in the UK means that in places these can be muddy and steep. This is a varied challenge as your routes involve coastal walking, mountain trekking and everything in between. There is continuous ascent and descent throughout each day. Each day of walking is remote and away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover you for the scenario where you need to cancel.
We have chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine, who offer cover for an extensive number of adventurous activities. Cover is available directly from Campbell Irvine for most European residents and includes cover for cancellation or curtailment of the challenge.
Full details including costs may be found by clicking here. (https://www.campbellirvinedirect.com/charitychallenge/)
Any medical emergencies would be covered through the NHS. Therefore, the main thing that you will not be covered for is cancellation.
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover you for the scenario where you need to cancel.
We have chosen to partner with specialist travel insurance providers Campbell Irvine, who offer cover for an extensive number of adventurous activities. Cover is available directly from Campbell Irvine for most European residents and includes cover for cancellation or curtailment of the challenge.
Full details including costs may be found by clicking here. (https://www.campbellirvinedirect.com/charitychallenge/)
Any medical emergencies would be covered through the NHS. Therefore, the main thing that you will not be covered for is cancellation.
This is a tough, multiday, endurance challenge that requires everyone to have taken their training seriously. It involves early mornings, long days and sustained periods of ascents and descents. It is certainly not for the fainthearted, and it should ideally be undertaken by someone who has trained on similar terrain within the UK.
The CoppaTrek! with Gi - Isle of Skye trek is a real endurance event, and you should gear your training towards being comfortable doing exercise for prolonged periods of time. Recovery times are also important to consider, and again you should structure your training so that you are comfortable exercising again after only a night’s rest. We would recommend that all people training towards this challenge should aim to be able to comfortably do two long days of walking (6-8 hours) on back-to-back days as a minimum.
Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards this particular 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.
For challenges that involve steep terrain such as hills or mountains or even the coast, 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.
Focus on building up the distance walked so you are comfortable walking long distances with limited breaks. You should aim to walk at 3kmph as this is the speed we usually walk at to complete our Coppafeel challenges.
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 multi-day 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.
Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to complete the challenge in full.
WHY NOT JOIN US FOR A TRAINING EVENT?
We’re offering everyone taking part in the trek the chance to join us for a special One-Day CoppaTrek! in the South Downs on Saturday 17th May. It’s a fantastic opportunity to:
-Meet some of your fellow trekkers before the big event
Test out your gear and make sure everything’s in perfect condition
-Meet charity challenge leaders and get expert tips ahead of the Isle of Skye trek
-Hike with past trekkers who've been in your shoes and can offer you advice
-Soak in the CoppaTrek! experience as we prepare together for the adventure of a lifetime
EVENT DETAILS
By taking on this event, you'll be part of the CoppaTrek! Challenge series. We'd usually ask participants to fundraise £250 for this event, but as part of this offer, we just ask that you continue to focus on smashing your £2500 target for the Isle of Skye trek, and use this as an opportunity to push for extra donations!.
To top it off, we're offering you £10 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE with the code SKYE if you sign up before Monday, 17th February.
Date: Saturday 17th May 2025
Location: The South Downs (postcode BN27 2RN)
Distance: Half Marathon (21.1km) or Marathon Distance (42.2km)
Cost: £30 registration fee with option camp at additional cost
We highly recommend the half marathon option as it will give you the most realistic experience of what a multi-day trek will feel like!
Spaces on our trek are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the CoppaTrek fun!
Book on Here!
This is a tough, multiday, endurance challenge that requires everyone to have taken their training seriously. It involves early mornings, long days and sustained periods of ascents and descents. It is certainly not for the fainthearted, and it should ideally be undertaken by someone who has trained on similar terrain within the UK.
The CoppaTrek! with Gi - Isle of Skye trek is a real endurance event, and you should gear your training towards being comfortable doing exercise for prolonged periods of time. Recovery times are also important to consider, and again you should structure your training so that you are comfortable exercising again after only a night’s rest. We would recommend that all people training towards this challenge should aim to be able to comfortably do two long days of walking (6-8 hours) on back-to-back days as a minimum.
Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards this particular 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.
For challenges that involve steep terrain such as hills or mountains or even the coast, 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.
Focus on building up the distance walked so you are comfortable walking long distances with limited breaks. You should aim to walk at 3kmph as this is the speed we usually walk at to complete our Coppafeel challenges.
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 multi-day 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.
Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to complete the challenge in full.
WHY NOT JOIN US FOR A TRAINING EVENT?
We’re offering everyone taking part in the trek the chance to join us for a special One-Day CoppaTrek! in the South Downs on Saturday 17th May. It’s a fantastic opportunity to:
-Meet some of your fellow trekkers before the big event
Test out your gear and make sure everything’s in perfect condition
-Meet charity challenge leaders and get expert tips ahead of the Isle of Skye trek
-Hike with past trekkers who've been in your shoes and can offer you advice
-Soak in the CoppaTrek! experience as we prepare together for the adventure of a lifetime
EVENT DETAILS
By taking on this event, you'll be part of the CoppaTrek! Challenge series. We'd usually ask participants to fundraise £250 for this event, but as part of this offer, we just ask that you continue to focus on smashing your £2500 target for the Isle of Skye trek, and use this as an opportunity to push for extra donations!.
To top it off, we're offering you £10 OFF YOUR REGISTRATION FEE with the code SKYE if you sign up before Monday, 17th February.
Date: Saturday 17th May 2025
Location: The South Downs (postcode BN27 2RN)
Distance: Half Marathon (21.1km) or Marathon Distance (42.2km)
Cost: £30 registration fee with option camp at additional cost
We highly recommend the half marathon option as it will give you the most realistic experience of what a multi-day trek will feel like!
Spaces on our trek are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend signing up as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the CoppaTrek fun!
Book on Here!
Our typical group size for this challenge is between 100 and 150 people.
CoppaFeel! will allocate you into 3 or 4 teams of between 25-40 people.
Typically, there will be one celebrity captain per team and one challenge leader for every 10 participants.
Depending upon the number of teams it is intended that each team will walk a different route from the other teams each day, to ensure we give everyone a better wilderness experience. On the final day it is intended that all teams will walk the same route so that everyone can celebrate together at the finish line.
Our typical group size for this challenge is between 100 and 150 people.
CoppaFeel! will allocate you into 3 or 4 teams of between 25-40 people.
Typically, there will be one celebrity captain per team and one challenge leader for every 10 participants.
Depending upon the number of teams it is intended that each team will walk a different route from the other teams each day, to ensure we give everyone a better wilderness experience. On the final day it is intended that all teams will walk the same route so that everyone can celebrate together at the finish line.
This is a fully supported, leader led challenge. The itinerary is designed to be fully supported and so you will always be accompanied by our leaders. Our leaders are there to assist you and to try to ensure that everyone can complete the challenge and have a great time.
You will be accompanied by fully qualified walking leaders who are all first aid trained. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Like all our challenges, we manage the trek as a team challenge, and we encourage everyone to see themselves as part of the team. Our aim is to walk at a speed that is appropriate for all group members. It is important to remember that this is a multiday trekking itinerary, and so we will walk at a pace that is appropriate to keeping you going for all five days of walking. Your challenge leaders are very experienced at setting the correct pace, and they will be with you at all times.
Should it be necessary for the group to split into different walking speeds during the day then your challenge leaders will facilitate this. However, a challenge leader must be with you at all times.
Should anyone develop any problems during the day then the leaders will be in place to deal with them. As this is a remote trekking challenge it is not always possible for our support vehicle to access your location immediately.
Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to comple the challenge in full.
This is a fully supported, leader led challenge. The itinerary is designed to be fully supported and so you will always be accompanied by our leaders. Our leaders are there to assist you and to try to ensure that everyone can complete the challenge and have a great time.
You will be accompanied by fully qualified walking leaders who are all first aid trained. Our leaders are the very best, and many of them lead on our overseas challenges. They have a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and are there to keep everyone safe and happy. We always ask all our participants to respect any decision that any of the leaders has to make.
Like all our challenges, we manage the trek as a team challenge, and we encourage everyone to see themselves as part of the team. Our aim is to walk at a speed that is appropriate for all group members. It is important to remember that this is a multiday trekking itinerary, and so we will walk at a pace that is appropriate to keeping you going for all five days of walking. Your challenge leaders are very experienced at setting the correct pace, and they will be with you at all times.
Should it be necessary for the group to split into different walking speeds during the day then your challenge leaders will facilitate this. However, a challenge leader must be with you at all times.
Should anyone develop any problems during the day then the leaders will be in place to deal with them. As this is a remote trekking challenge it is not always possible for our support vehicle to access your location immediately.
Whilst Charity Challenge will endeavour to do all they can to ensure you can trek each day, there may be instances where you could be asked to sit out for part of the route, should you be deemed at risk to yourself or the group. Adequate training for this challenge is very important, and will increase the likelihood of you being able to comple the challenge in full.
The weather on the Scottish islands can be extremely variable so please read your kit list carefully and make sure that you bring all essential kit.
Trekking along remote mountain footpaths is a serious undertaking and is contingent upon appropriate weather conditions. If weather forecasts predict strong winds, heavy rain or poor visibility then your leaders may take decisions to alter the itinerary. This challenge has been designed with several ‘contingency’ routes in case of bad weather. Any decisions to not trek along certain sections will be taken by your leaders and we ask you to always respect their decisions.
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.
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 will ensure there is plenty of water available for you to keep your water bottles topped up or, if this isn’t possible, we will advise you where you may need to carry more yourself. 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.
For challenges taking 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 areas. You can also check the Mountain Weather Information Service forecast.
The weather on the Scottish islands can be extremely variable so please read your kit list carefully and make sure that you bring all essential kit.
Trekking along remote mountain footpaths is a serious undertaking and is contingent upon appropriate weather conditions. If weather forecasts predict strong winds, heavy rain or poor visibility then your leaders may take decisions to alter the itinerary. This challenge has been designed with several ‘contingency’ routes in case of bad weather. Any decisions to not trek along certain sections will be taken by your leaders and we ask you to always respect their decisions.
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.
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 will ensure there is plenty of water available for you to keep your water bottles topped up or, if this isn’t possible, we will advise you where you may need to carry more yourself. 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.
For challenges taking 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 areas. You can also check the Mountain Weather Information Service forecast.
For those of you whose first time it will be walking in Scotland the terrain can feel very different to many other areas of the UK. Footpaths are significantly less substantial than those in popular walking areas such as the Lake District and Snowdonia and for this reason the terrain is frequently boggy and footpaths can feel very feint in comparison to what you may be used to. It is therefore extremely important that you have good quality, waterproof walking boots.
The routes you will follow are a mixture of the very well walked and the slightly more off-the-beaten-path! We hope that it goes without saying that, given this is a Scottish challenge, there will be significant sections of uphill. these ascents can be rocky and very muddy in places.
The terrain in Scotland is generally more rugged and challenging and so please make sure that your kit has been tested before arriving.
Each day of walking is remote and away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
For those of you whose first time it will be walking in Scotland the terrain can feel very different to many other areas of the UK. Footpaths are significantly less substantial than those in popular walking areas such as the Lake District and Snowdonia and for this reason the terrain is frequently boggy and footpaths can feel very feint in comparison to what you may be used to. It is therefore extremely important that you have good quality, waterproof walking boots.
The routes you will follow are a mixture of the very well walked and the slightly more off-the-beaten-path! We hope that it goes without saying that, given this is a Scottish challenge, there will be significant sections of uphill. these ascents can be rocky and very muddy in places.
The terrain in Scotland is generally more rugged and challenging and so please make sure that your kit has been tested before arriving.
Each day of walking is remote and away from roads and immediate access to support vehicles.
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details that are sent out one month prior to the challenge.
On the day of arrival, you should plan to arrive in Glasgow for 9am. From Glasgow it is a 7-8 hour drive to the campsite on the Isle of Skye. Dinner is intended to be around 6pm, with the welcome and safety briefing taking place immediately after dinner.
On the day of departure the buses will depart at 8am and we will plan to be back in Glasgow by 4-5pm.
On each day of the trek, you can expect to start with breakfast at around 7am, with the aim to start trekking by 8am. We aim to finish each day by 3-4pm. However, these timings will be adjusted according to weather forecasts, the group’s ability etc.
On some days there are bus transfers to/from the trek area. Some of these transfers are an hour each way.
Please note: Precise details and timings will be made available in your Final Details that are sent out one month prior to the challenge.
On the day of arrival, you should plan to arrive in Glasgow for 9am. From Glasgow it is a 7-8 hour drive to the campsite on the Isle of Skye. Dinner is intended to be around 6pm, with the welcome and safety briefing taking place immediately after dinner.
On the day of departure the buses will depart at 8am and we will plan to be back in Glasgow by 4-5pm.
On each day of the trek, you can expect to start with breakfast at around 7am, with the aim to start trekking by 8am. We aim to finish each day by 3-4pm. However, these timings will be adjusted according to weather forecasts, the group’s ability etc.
On some days there are bus transfers to/from the trek area. Some of these transfers are an hour each way.
Due to the remote location of this challenge, transport is being organised between the campsite and Glasgow’s central train station.
You will need to meet at 9am at the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel where we have booked a meeting room for everyone to arrive and register.
The hotel is inside Galsgow's Central train station and Coppafeel flags will clearly show you where to meet. Please bring your bags into the meeting room.
Once everyone has arrived we will load our bags onto the buses and depart by 10am.
It is approximately a 7-8 hour bus transfer from Glasgow to the campsite on the Isle of Skye, so please ensure you arrive at 9an so that we can depart on time.
You can expect to arrive back in Glasgow in the late afternoon of Day 7 (approx 4-5pm) where you will be dropped off back at the Central train station.
We are asking everyone to use the included bus transfer to/from Glasgow instead of making your own way to the campsite. Car parking is NOT available at the campsite.
If you wish to be dropped off or collected from the campsite then this is fine, just be aware that cars cannot stay at the camspite. When you receive your 'Final Details' the month before the challenge then please contact us via email (challenges@charitychallenge.com) to let us know you are planning to not take this bus transfer.
The buses will be stpping in the town of Fort William on the way to Skye. If you wish to meet the buses in Fort William then you are welcome to do so. Again, please email challenges@charitychallenge.com at the point that you receive your 'Final Details' document to let us know.
We are unable to pick up or drop off people elsewhere along the route.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to these times, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee precise timings or be held responsible for any missed transport.
Due to the remote location of this challenge, transport is being organised between the campsite and Glasgow’s central train station.
You will need to meet at 9am at the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel where we have booked a meeting room for everyone to arrive and register.
The hotel is inside Galsgow's Central train station and Coppafeel flags will clearly show you where to meet. Please bring your bags into the meeting room.
Once everyone has arrived we will load our bags onto the buses and depart by 10am.
It is approximately a 7-8 hour bus transfer from Glasgow to the campsite on the Isle of Skye, so please ensure you arrive at 9an so that we can depart on time.
You can expect to arrive back in Glasgow in the late afternoon of Day 7 (approx 4-5pm) where you will be dropped off back at the Central train station.
We are asking everyone to use the included bus transfer to/from Glasgow instead of making your own way to the campsite. Car parking is NOT available at the campsite.
If you wish to be dropped off or collected from the campsite then this is fine, just be aware that cars cannot stay at the camspite. When you receive your 'Final Details' the month before the challenge then please contact us via email (challenges@charitychallenge.com) to let us know you are planning to not take this bus transfer.
The buses will be stpping in the town of Fort William on the way to Skye. If you wish to meet the buses in Fort William then you are welcome to do so. Again, please email challenges@charitychallenge.com at the point that you receive your 'Final Details' document to let us know.
We are unable to pick up or drop off people elsewhere along the route.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to these times, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee precise timings or be held responsible for any missed transport.
During the challenge you will be camping. You will be provided with a 5-person tent for 3 people to share, so there is plenty of space in each tent.
Please note: Because of the number of people taking part in this challenge, and the capacity of the campsite, it is not possible to offer single supplements for people to have their own tents.
If you know someone on the challenge that you wish to share with, please indicate so on your booking form or in your account area.
During the challenge you will be camping. You will be provided with a 5-person tent for 3 people to share, so there is plenty of space in each tent.
Please note: Because of the number of people taking part in this challenge, and the capacity of the campsite, it is not possible to offer single supplements for people to have their own tents.
If you know someone on the challenge that you wish to share with, please indicate so on your booking form or in your account area.
All of your food and drink is included from dinner on the first night through to a celebration dinner on the final night and breakfast before departure on the final morning. During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be provided for you at the campsite.
Breakfast will include porridge, cereal, fruit, hot drinks. Dinner will be a mixture of good, hearty, trekking food - Soups, pasta, rice, different sauces, stews, and a dessert will be provided each day. A packed lunch will be available for each day. To allow people to choose their own packed lunch we will provide bread and a variety of sandwich fillings so that people can make their own sandwich each morning after breakfast. Crisps, fruit, and snack bars will also be available for you to carry in your packed lunch. You will be required to carry your packed lunch with you each day.
Due to the remote nature of the trekking routes, you will need to carry all your drinking water with you each day. There are no re-fill points available. We would recommend you carry between 2 and 3 litres, depending on weather conditions.
We can easily cater for most dietary requirements. Please indicate your dietary requirements on your booking form.
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 and checkpoint snacks 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. If you have any concerns about this then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please note: Lunch on the days of travel to and from the Isle of Skye is not included. The buses will stop at an appropriate location for you to be able to buy your own lunch.
All of your food and drink is included from dinner on the first night through to a celebration dinner on the final night and breakfast before departure on the final morning. During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be provided for you at the campsite.
Breakfast will include porridge, cereal, fruit, hot drinks. Dinner will be a mixture of good, hearty, trekking food - Soups, pasta, rice, different sauces, stews, and a dessert will be provided each day. A packed lunch will be available for each day. To allow people to choose their own packed lunch we will provide bread and a variety of sandwich fillings so that people can make their own sandwich each morning after breakfast. Crisps, fruit, and snack bars will also be available for you to carry in your packed lunch. You will be required to carry your packed lunch with you each day.
Due to the remote nature of the trekking routes, you will need to carry all your drinking water with you each day. There are no re-fill points available. We would recommend you carry between 2 and 3 litres, depending on weather conditions.
We can easily cater for most dietary requirements. Please indicate your dietary requirements on your booking form.
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 and checkpoint snacks 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. If you have any concerns about this then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Please note: Lunch on the days of travel to and from the Isle of Skye is not included. The buses will stop at an appropriate location for you to be able to buy your own lunch.
Please remember that all bags need to fit on the buses. You should therefore plan to have a bag that is no bigger or heavier than one you would be allowed on an overseas flight (approx 18kg).
During this challenge you will need to have two bags. One day pack that you use to carry everything you need for the day of trekking, and one kit bag that contains all your camp clothing and other equipment (sleeping bag etc) and spare clothes. This kit bag is left at the campsite in your tent each day.
What to carry during the day? This challenge takes place in a remote and rugged environment, away from roads and immediate access to the support vehicle. It is therefore extremely important that you come prepared with the correct kit for this challenge. Please ensure that your waterproof jacket can keep you dry when subjected to rain for several hours at a time (although we hope in June it won’t be needed), and that you also have waterproof trousers, as legs get just as wet as tops. Footwear should also be waterproof and most importantly should have good grip. Sports trainers are not appropriate for the terrain of this challenge. We also ask you to ensure that you bring with you, multiple warm layers, along with at least two sets of hat and gloves. If clothes get wet, then the only way to dry them is by hanging them up in tents.
Clothing and equipment for the campsite: We recommend that you have at least one pair of clothes that you can change into when you reach the campsite. This will ensure that you always have a dry pair of clothes at the end of the day.
Tents are provided for you, but you will need to bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Please refer to the kit list for more information about what is appropriate. The full kit list for this challenge can be viewed in your account area or on the website.
Because car parking is not available at the campsite you will be required to carry all of your luggage on the bus transfer.
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, to make sure are well prepared before heading out on the challenge.
Special ‘Scotland’ specific kit: Trekking in Scotland is a special experience, and very different to trekking in other parts of the UK. Therefore, we would encourage everyone to make sure that they bring with them two ‘Scotland’ specific bits of kit.
Gaiters – Gaiters are a piece of kit that offers additional protection between your boots and trousers. These help to keep your boots and trousers dry and less covered in mud. Scottish footpaths can often be boggy and so gaiters are very important.
Midge head nets – Everyone will have heard about the dreaded Scottish midge. These annoying little flying creatures can make life extremely uncomfortable. We therefore encourage everyone to make sure they have a midge head net and that you carry it with you on each day of the trek.
Please remember that all bags need to fit on the buses. You should therefore plan to have a bag that is no bigger or heavier than one you would be allowed on an overseas flight (approx 18kg).
During this challenge you will need to have two bags. One day pack that you use to carry everything you need for the day of trekking, and one kit bag that contains all your camp clothing and other equipment (sleeping bag etc) and spare clothes. This kit bag is left at the campsite in your tent each day.
What to carry during the day? This challenge takes place in a remote and rugged environment, away from roads and immediate access to the support vehicle. It is therefore extremely important that you come prepared with the correct kit for this challenge. Please ensure that your waterproof jacket can keep you dry when subjected to rain for several hours at a time (although we hope in June it won’t be needed), and that you also have waterproof trousers, as legs get just as wet as tops. Footwear should also be waterproof and most importantly should have good grip. Sports trainers are not appropriate for the terrain of this challenge. We also ask you to ensure that you bring with you, multiple warm layers, along with at least two sets of hat and gloves. If clothes get wet, then the only way to dry them is by hanging them up in tents.
Clothing and equipment for the campsite: We recommend that you have at least one pair of clothes that you can change into when you reach the campsite. This will ensure that you always have a dry pair of clothes at the end of the day.
Tents are provided for you, but you will need to bring a sleeping mat and sleeping bag. Please refer to the kit list for more information about what is appropriate. The full kit list for this challenge can be viewed in your account area or on the website.
Because car parking is not available at the campsite you will be required to carry all of your luggage on the bus transfer.
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, to make sure are well prepared before heading out on the challenge.
Special ‘Scotland’ specific kit: Trekking in Scotland is a special experience, and very different to trekking in other parts of the UK. Therefore, we would encourage everyone to make sure that they bring with them two ‘Scotland’ specific bits of kit.
Gaiters – Gaiters are a piece of kit that offers additional protection between your boots and trousers. These help to keep your boots and trousers dry and less covered in mud. Scottish footpaths can often be boggy and so gaiters are very important.
Midge head nets – Everyone will have heard about the dreaded Scottish midge. These annoying little flying creatures can make life extremely uncomfortable. We therefore encourage everyone to make sure they have a midge head net and that you carry it with you on each day of the trek.
During the days of trekking, toilet facilities are limited to the great outdoors. Your leaders will be able to give you advice on the appropriate toilet etiquette when trekking.
The campsite has a toilet block and washing facilities. We always try to ensure that all our campsites have enough toilet facilities, but on occasions this is not possible. In this scenario portable toilets are used. Depending on the size of the group it may be necessary to allocate each team a specific ‘shower day’ so that we do not put too much pressure on the campsite facilities every day. This may mean that you will be unable to shower on certain days. We would encourage everyone to see this as part of the challenge!
During the days of trekking, toilet facilities are limited to the great outdoors. Your leaders will be able to give you advice on the appropriate toilet etiquette when trekking.
The campsite has a toilet block and washing facilities. We always try to ensure that all our campsites have enough toilet facilities, but on occasions this is not possible. In this scenario portable toilets are used. Depending on the size of the group it may be necessary to allocate each team a specific ‘shower day’ so that we do not put too much pressure on the campsite facilities every day. This may mean that you will be unable to shower on certain days. We would encourage everyone to see this as part of the challenge!
On some of the days of trekking there will be opportunities to finish with a drink at a local cafe and a visit to a local shop. Due to the remote nature of the location we would recommend carrying a little bit of cash alongside your bank cards.
On some of the days of trekking there will be opportunities to finish with a drink at a local cafe and a visit to a local shop. Due to the remote nature of the location we would recommend carrying a little bit of cash alongside your bank cards.
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we set up Challenge Safe, a thorough safety management system. 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 paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
Charity Challenge considers the safety of all our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we set up Challenge Safe, a thorough safety management system. 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 paramount!
Here are a few important points that you should be aware of:
Your leadership team are all trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying a mobile phone 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 leaders. If we find that you are unable to complete any day of the trek, then we will arrange for you to be collected by the support vehicle and taken to the campsite.
Your leadership team are all trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying a mobile phone 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 leaders. If we find that you are unable to complete any day of the trek, then we will arrange for you to be collected by the support vehicle and taken to the campsite.
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 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-existing 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 these with your family doctor or specialist in advance and then discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader.
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 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-existing 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 these with your family doctor or specialist in advance and then discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader.
At Charity Challenge we are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. On this challenge, we liaise with the local authorities to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
We believe that acting responsibly should add to your enjoyment of the challenge. Our leaders care passionately for the environment and will be keen to talk to you about how you can do your bit to conserve the local environment and enhance your experience.
For extra information, please visit our Responsible Tourism pages, where you will be able to view a list of the other projects that we currently support.
At Charity Challenge we are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. On this challenge, we liaise with the local authorities to make sure that we minimise our impact on the local environment.
We believe that acting responsibly should add to your enjoyment of the challenge. Our leaders care passionately for the environment and will be keen to talk to you about how you can do your bit to conserve the local environment and enhance your experience.
For extra information, please visit our Responsible Tourism pages, where you will be able to view a list of the other projects that we currently support.
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