Scottish Highlands Challenge
Date - tbc
Location - Scottish Highlands
Difficulty - Tough
Duration - 7 Days
The Scottish Highlands is the UK’s premier outdoor adventure playground. Charity Challenge have designed this incredible, fully supported trekking challenge that will see you complete five days of tough trekking over the mountains and through the glens of this spectacular part of the Highlands.
About the event
- Five days of trekking in the mountains and glens of the Scottish Highlands
- Trek some of the most challenging sections of the Rob Roy Way
- Summit one of Scotland’s highest mountains, Ben Lawers (1214m)
- Camping and trekking in stunning Glen Lyon
The Scottish Highlands is the UK’s premier outdoor adventure playground. Charity Challenge have designed this incredible, fully supported trekking challenge that will see you complete five days of tough trekking over the mountains and through the glens of this spectacular part of the Highlands.
Based in the beautiful and remote Glen Lyon, near the town of Aberfeldy, there are five tough days of trekking to test your limits, before you get to celebrate your accomplishments.
Over the course of the challenge, you will reach the summit of some of the highest mountains in the Highlands, trek through remote glens and around isolated lochs to experience the very best scenery in the area.
With fully qualified walking leaders and a fantastic camp crew you’ll have all the support you need to complete this incredible challenge.
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