Ben Nevis

Saturday 5 July 2025

Ben Nevis, Fort William, PH33 6ST

Reg fee £15 child (14-17yrs), £30 adult

Join Team Breakthrough T1D as we take on the highest peak in the UK, Ben Nevis.

About

Experience the breath-taking 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!

The Route

Starting and finishing at the Ben Nevis visitor centre, the route take you up Ben Nevis via the Pony Track. Approximately 11 miles (17.7km) there and back, 1,353m (4,435ft) of ascent. The trek is intermediate level, however it 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. 

Requirements

Minimum age: 14 years old. All under 18s must be accompanied by their parent/guardian throughout the hike. At least one adult per 2 children please.

This is a challenging hike, and all participants must be fit and able to complete the walk. Under 18s must have hill walking experience. 

If you have any concerns about medical conditions or fitness levels, please contact the climb 1 team at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk who will be able to put you in touch with the guide company for you to then discuss with. All guides have first aid certification. 

Registration fee is £30 for adults and under 18s is £15. Registration fee does not include accommodation, travel or main meals. 

Minimum sponsorship is £300 per individual.

Why should you join Team Breakthrough T1D?

Our Reason Why

Our 10-year-old daughter Bella was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in June last year.

After a few frightening days in hospital—and many ups and downs since—we’ve been learning how to live with T1. It’s been a steep learning curve.

There are constant decisions to make, endless calculations, the challenge of managing both physical pain and mental health, all on top of sleepless nights. Staying on top of medical supplies, snacks, and device change dates—while juggling two jobs and three kids—is a task in itself.

We already feel like we’ve climbed a mountain.

Breakthrough T1D has been an incredible support since day one. Their resources at diagnosis were clear, practical, and easy to understand. Their website is user-friendly, and we even used their school pack to educate Bella’s teachers. The email updates on research developments give us hope—for an easier future for Bella, and maybe even a cure.

This year, we’ve set our sights on a new challenge—climbing Ben Nevis to raise funds and awareness. We’re so grateful (and a little overwhelmed!) to have already surpassed our fundraising goal.

Here's our top fundraising tip to you:

Reach out to your network—family, friends, colleagues, social media contacts, every WhatsApp group you’ve ever been in! Share your story. Post training updates, fundraising milestones, and photos or videos of your challenge. People want to help—they just need to see why it matters.

I’d take Type 1 from Bella in a heartbeat. But until that’s possible, this challenge is our small way of raising awareness, supporting other families like ours, and contributing to the research that could one day change everything—for Bella, and for everyone living with T1.

Get in touch

For more information check our our FAQs or email our friendly fundraising team at events@breakthrought1d.org.uk