Trek into the heart of the Western Highlands and conquer the highest peak in Britain to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.
What to expect:
The Ben Nevis Trek offers a challenging adventure in the Western Highlands of Scotland, where you can conquer the UK’s highest peak, standing at 1,345m. The trek spans 9 miles over one day, with stunning views throughout.
Don’t miss out – join the team today!
What’s Included:
- Challenge Medal
- A welcome pack with your Muscular Dystrophy UK technical t-shirt
- Tailored fundraising support in the lead up and after the event
- Transfer to and from Glasgow Central Train Station
- Two nights in hostel accommodation
- Qualified Global Adventure Challenges leaders
- Vehicle for back up and support
Sign up today
Don’t miss out! Register today for £95 and raise a minimum of £795 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Yes! Use the code SAVE15 to get 15% off your registration fee. This is only valid for a limited time, so sign up today and don’t miss out!
Yes, Global Adventure Challenges have written up a great training plan for you to follow.
They recommend that your training start several months before the challenge to give you the best chance of enjoying and completing the trek.
The Ben Nevis trek is graded as ‘Challenging’. This means that a good level of fitness is required. You do not need to be a professional athlete or ‘super fit,’ but the fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the challenge!
We ask that 80% of your fundraising (£636) be raised by Friday, 6 June 2025. The final 20% of the sponsorship must be sent to the charity no later than four weeks after the challenge date (Friday, 10 October 2025).
Your local community fundraising manager will be in touch after you sign up and will regularly assist with any fundraising queries you may have. They can also provide fundraising materials to help you reach your goal.
Our trek will take place in mid-September (12th-14th). Here are a few reasons why trekking Ben Nevis in September is great:
Milder weather – While the summit itself can be cold, the lower slopes are pleasant compared to the winter months.
Quieter trails – The peak tourist season (July-August) is over, so the trek will be less crowded.
Autumn scenery – The surrounding Highlands will start turning golden and red, making for breathtaking views!
If you are traveling by train or plane, there will be a transfer service on Friday afternoon from Glasgow Central Train Station and Glasgow Airport to the hostel.
- The transfer will leave the train station at 2:15 pm and arrive at the airport at approximately 2:45 pm.
- You will receive more information about the precise locations closer to the event.
You will be dropped off at either Glasgow Central Train Station or Glasgow Airport, depending on your travel plans.
- The transfer will leave the hostel at approximately 10:00 am, arrive at the airport at 1:00 pm, and reach the train station at 1:30 pm.
- Please do not make any onward travel arrangements until after 2:00 pm.
How your money helps
For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.
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for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition
Train our peer support volunteers
to share their lived experience and help others
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into muscle wasting or weakening conditions
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