Ready for a Challenge?

24 February 2010

WaterAid is looking for groups of friends and colleagues or corporate teams keen on attempting to climb the six highest peaks in the British Isles in just 72 hours.

The event is a complex logistical challenge as well!

Credit: WaterAid

They will visit the Isle of Man, Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, scaling a mountain in each location (see map, right).

The event takes place between Friday 2 and Monday 5 July 2010, with participants raising money for clean water and toilets for some of the world's poorest people.

The 6 Peaks Challenge has so far raised £750,000 to help people in 17 developing countries.

The Challenge attracts participants from a diverse range of businesses such as utility companies, engineering and construction, law, banking, shipping, brewing, the fire service and many others. Previous participants agree it's a tough but hugely rewarding challenge.

Jonathan Neame, from the Shepherd Neame Brewery in Kent, was on the winning team in 2009. He said afterwards: "Our team spirits stayed high and completing the challenge for such a worthy cause has given us a great sense of achievement.

"We've had a fantastic response from sponsors, a sign that WaterAid and the 6 Peaks Challenge are held in high regard. It was a strenuous few days, both physically and mentally, but worth every minute."

We're hoping the 2010 6 Peaks Challenge will be our most successful ever. All you need to do to take part is put a team together of between three and six walkers and two drivers, and visit www.wateraidsixpeakschallenge.org.uk for details of how to sign up. We offer support, training weekends and tips on fundraising.

• For more information contact 6peaks@wateraid.org, or phone Philippa Harrison on 01904 755650.