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Experience the breathtaking views of the Northwest Highlands with an incredible group of Breakthrough T1D supporters.
Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or first timer, come together to improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes.
Register yourself, family and friends and start fundraising today!
Starting and finishing at the Ben Nevis visitor centre, the route take you up Ben Nevis via the Pony Track. It’s approximately 11 miles (17.7km) there and back, with 1,353m (4,435ft) of ascent.
The Ben Nevis trek is intermediate level, which is perfectly achievable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness and determination. Participants will need to be 14 years old and over.
The trek is fully guided and due to the nature of the route, there will be an allowance of a maxiumum of 10 hours to complete the walk.
Your registration fee does not include accommodation, travel or main meals.
Sign up to Ben Nevis trek
For more information about the Ben Nevis trek, please contact us at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Join us for the Ben Nevis trek 2025 and help improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes.
This family-friendly challenge follows the Llanberis Path on a 11-12 mile walk to the summit of Snowdon.
Share an incredible day with the T1D community in Aberdeen, coming together to make breakthroughs happen.
Share an incredible day with the T1D community in Scotland, coming together to make breakthroughs happen.
One Walk returns to Stormont Estate in 2025 as the type 1 community comes together, raising awareness and vital funds for T1D.
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