Ben Nevis Fundraiser Weekender

The Highland Expedition – Scotland 2026

Join us for an epic adventure weekend taking us through the incredible Scottish Highlands. This is our first challenge of 2026, taking place during Mental Health Awareness Week.

This is a chance to push your resilience, determination, and personal limits all while soaking up the breathtaking scenery Scotland has to offer. This Stride & Vibe weekender is about more than the climb. It’s about deepening connection, having fun, and pushing past mental challenges together, while raising vital funds for Trekkers’ mental wellness programmes.

This year’s theme is Action! for yourself, for someone else, and for all of us and that’s exactly what we’ll be doing.

All funds raised will be used to support:

• 1:1 and group Walkshops for people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression

• Wellness Walk programmes that improve wellbeing through movement, nature, and community connection

What to expect

The weekend will be supportive, inclusive, and energising.
No technical climbing experience is required, but a reasonable level of fitness and willingness to prepare is important so the hike is enjoyable for you and the group.

📍 Key details

• Dates: Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May 2026

• Location: Scottish Highlands (Oban & Ben Nevis)

• Please note: Travel to Scotland is not included. All transfers listed within each experience are included.

Step 1: Choose your experience

🏔️ Full Experience – £260

Friday 15th May, 12:00pm – Sunday 17th May

Includes:

• Meet at Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station 12pm

• Return train travel: Glasgow ↔ Oban

• Glasgow explore on Sunday 17th - Optional

• 2-night stay at Oban Muthu Queens Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AG (shared twin or single room options available)

• Hike Day: Return transfer Oban↔Ben Nevis Visitor Centre

• Guided social hike facilitated by the Trekkers Team.

• Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for hike prep, fundraising support, and community connection

• Professional Photography by MrLA4K to capture the day

🥾 Sleep & Hike Experience – £200

Friday 15th May – Sunday 17th May

Includes:

• 2-night stay at Oban Muthu Queens, Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AG (shared twin or single room options available)

• Hike Day: Return transfer Oban↔Ben Nevis Visitor Centre

• Guided social hike facilitated by the Trekkers Team.

• Access to a dedicated WhatsApp group for hike prep, fundraising support, and community connection

• Professional Photography by MrLA4K to capture the day

⛰️ Guided Hike Only – £50

Saturday 16th May | 08:30 – approx. 18:00

Includes:

• Guided social hike facilitated by the Trekkers Team.

• Meet at Ben Nevis Visitor Centre, Glen Nevis, Fort William PH33 6S

• Access to the dedicated WhatsApp group for hike prep, fundraising support, and community connection

• Professional Photography by MrLA4K to capture the day

Step 2: Choose your hiking intensity

🏔️ Summit Trek – Ben Nevis (Challenging)

For those ready to take on the physical and mental challenge of summiting the UK’s highest mountain at 1,345m above sea level.

• Distance: approx. 16–17km

• Duration: 7–9 hours

• Focus: resilience, teamwork, and pushing personal boundaries

🌿 Highland Explore – Low-Level Adventure (Hard)

A gentler but equally meaningful option, exploring the Highland landscape at a slower pace.

• Distance: approx. 8km

• Focus: mindful walking, connection, reflection, and presence

• Aim to reach Lochan View at approx. 610m above sea level

• Opportunity to explore surrounding lowlands if time allows after descent

Step 3: Accommodation & payment options

Accommodation:
Oban Muthu Queens, Corran Esplanade, Oban PA34 5AG
(Breakfast is not included but can be added as an optional supplement.)

Payment options

Shared Twin Room (£260)

• £130 non-refundable deposit

• £65 due by 31 March 2026

• £65 due by 30 April 2026

Single Room (£340)

• £170 non-refundable deposit

• £85 due by 31 March 2026

• £85 due by 30 April 2026

Remaining payments will be made via bank transfer.

Pay in full (£10 off)

• Shared Twin: £250

• Single Room: £330

Fundraising

A fundraising pack will be shared once attendees are confirmed and finalised.
A full kit list will also be provided in advance of the event.

Getting to Glasgow

There is a flight from Birmingham on Friday 15th May that aligns with the Full Experience timings. Alternatively, you may arrange car-sharing with other attendees or travel via public transport.

Things to note

• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable

• Please note this trip is not led by a qualified mountain leader

• By signing up, you agree to our Refund Policy and Attendance Policy

• Hikes are weather-dependent; final routes and pacing will be decided by the Trekkers Team to ensure group safety

• Details relating to food options and the wider itinerary will be shared closer to the event

• This event will be captured professionally. If you don’t wish to be photographed, please let us know on the day.

• If you have a preference for who you would like to share with please let us know

Have further questions? Get in touch with one of the team