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Jasmine Roebuck, Natalie Smith, Alex Fowler, Ryan Day and Alex Garber are taking on the 5 Peaks Challenge on Wednesday 22nd June and have 48 hours to complete it. This time limit includes all hiking, driving AND the ferry trip across to Ireland.
The five peaks challenge consists of the highest mountains in UK & Ireland and these are: Ben Nevis (1344m), Scafell Pike (978m), Snowdon (1085m), Slieve Donard (850m) and Carrauntoohil (1038m). Overall the challenge covers 64kms and involves 5,300 metres of ascent, this elevation is the equivalent of Everest Base Camp!
We have chosen to fundraise for Forget Me Not Children's Hospice and would be grateful for any donations.
Forget Me Not care for children with a life shortening condition and their families, providing services such as hospice at home, crisis care, bereavement support and end of life care.