Heroes Hikes: Ben Nevis

Fort William, Scotland
7 June 2025
Hike
£200.00 target
£49.00
Difficulty: Red

Difficulty levels explained

Green

Easiest – A challenge for beginners, suitable for most fitness levels.

Yellow

Moderate – Slightly more demanding. Some previous experience is beneficial.

Amber

Advanced – A difficult challenge, a real test of endurance and agility.

Red

Expert – The most strenuous of our challenges. High fitness and specialised gear are often necessary.

Ben Nevis, the UK's highest peak, is an epic adventure waiting for you. This charity trek takes you through stunning Highland scenery - think waterfalls and vast valleys. When you reach the top, the views are nothing short of incredible. Ready for the challenge?

About the Ben Nevis Heroes Hike

The hike will start and end in Fort William, taking the Pony Track.
The distance for this hike is 16km.
You will ascend 1340m above sea level along trail and mountain paths.

This challenge is bespoke to Help for Heroes and is organised and managed by our event provider, RAW Adventures.

My biggest takeaway was helping someone in need by raising funds. On a personal note, I gained confidence that I could complete a challenge like this!”

Lisa

Heroes Hiker 2024

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Finishers medal
Free Branded Headband on arrival
Tea/Coffee on arrival
A glass of fizz at the finish line to celebrate your achievement
1:10 ratio of expert tour guides
Help for Heroes presence - your personal Cheer Squad!
Veteran Ambassador presence
Kit list and training plan

Ben Nevis Heroes Hike - Help for Heroes

FUNDRAISING AND REGISTRATION

The registration fee for all participants is £49 per person.

The fundraising target that we ask each participant to raise is £200. Please note you don't have to meet this target before the event. You can continue to collect donations afterwards.

The Events Team are always on hand to support you through your fundraising. You can find some handy Fundraising Tools on our website, and we have lots of Fundraising ideas to get you started.

Heroes Hikes FAQs
- Heroes Hikes are all about having a great time. There's so much you can get out of the experience:
  - Challenge yourself - feel a real sense of achievement.
  - Discover some of the UK’s most stunning hiking spots.
  - Show your support for the Armed Forces community.
  - Meet new friends, hear inspiring stories from our charity Ambassadors, and make memories!
- For every Heroes Hike, we’ve got you covered with:
  - A complete kit list to make sure you’ve got the hiking essentials.
  - A training plan to get you ready for the day.
  - Fundraising tips and advice.
  - Our friendly Events Team, on hand to answer your questions.
  - Expert guides leading the way and supporting you every step of the hike.
- You can sign up for as many hikes as you want! We've grouped them into four exciting bundles: Three Peaks in Three Months, Best of British Countryside, Coastal Routes, and Historic Hikes. Why not challenge yourself to complete a set? Or mix and match your favourite locations.
- Here’s a general outline for the day of your hike:
  - 0700am Recommended time for breakfast (this is not provided to you on the event)
  - 0800am Arrive at the start location for registration
  - 0830am Kit check and safety briefing
  - 0900am latest planned departure time
  - 5:00 PM+: Challenge complete! Arrive back at the event car park
  Please note that these timings might change slightly. You’ll receive full details 2 weeks before the event.
- All Heroes Hikes are open to entrants aged 10 and over.