WHAT
A 12-hour adventure, climbing to the summit of Scafell Pike (15 miles). Take in rugged, iconic landscapes alongside Team NKMT and others from around the UK and experience the dramatic views from England’s largest peak (978m).
WHO
Open to all.
WHERE
Embarking and arriving in the Langdale Valley in Cumbria
WHEN
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 7am-7pm (times are approximate)
WHY
For an adventure, to challenge yourself, to bag England’s highest peak, to remember and celebrate someone special in your life. Most importantly to raise money for brain haemorrhage research that will hopefully lead to better treatments – and in turn, outcomes for people.
COST
Registration fee of £40 and fundraise a minimum of £300 for The Natalie Kate Moss Trust
‘I’m taking part in the first-ever Climb for Change to honour the memory of my mum and to recognise those who’ve been taken from their families too soon.’ – Miles
My mum tragically passed away after suffering a brain haemorrhage in 2011. Our world was ripped apart in an instant. The pain, the confusion, and the overwhelming sense of injustice we’ve felt since her death are what drive me to fight for change.
Each step of Climb for Change will also raise vital funds for life-saving research into brain haemorrhages – together we can raise awareness and support for better treatments and preventative measures.
As we climb together, I hope we can change the reality of brain haemorrhages, so that future generations don't have to face the heartbreak we’ve experienced. Join us and make the future brighter for thousands of people across the UK.
Miles
Changing the reality of brain haemorrhages is a mountain to climb.
But, at The Natalie Kate Moss Trust, we believe that it’s possible…
ONE STEP AT A TIME.
On the 13th September we will Climb for Change, to raise vital funds for ground-breaking research into lifesaving treatment. It’s also a chance to walk in memory of the loved ones who we have sadly lost too soon to a brain haemorrhage – alongside others experiencing the same loss.
Join us to Climb for Change as we remember, celebrate and raise funds to take steps forward in brain haemorrhage research.
The Scafell Pike challenge is graded as tough. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind and who wish to push themselves in a wild and remote region of one of the UK's most iconic landscapes. You can tell your supporters that on your Scafell Pike Challenge you will be:
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Trekking for around 12 hours in a single day.
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Covering 15 miles of mountainous terrain.
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Ascend more 1500m in a single day. That’s more ascent than Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain!
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Summiting the highest mountain in England, Scafell Pike (978m)
The Scafell Pike Challenge is an endurance trekking event requiring a good to high level of fitness. This is a long, sustained event of up to 12 hours and covers varied terrain. It requires a good to high level of fitness and you should not underestimate the importance of training beforehand.
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Even if you are active and exercise regularly, it’s good to adapt your training towards this challenge. This is vital in building strength, cardiovascular stamina and muscle endurance for the endurance challenge ahead.
As this challenge involves steep terrain, make sure you have training days that include similarly steep sections.Building up the muscles for both ascents and descents is important and can make all the difference in enjoying your final challenge.
This is a leader-led challenge and you will be accompanied by our challenge leaders at all times. There will be approximately one mountain leader per 12 participants.
We employ experienced and fully qualified mountain leaders to accompany and lead you. The mountain leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading challenges throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. They will be carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times.
This challenge is designed and run as a team event and we encourage everyone taking part to support each other throughout the trek. This challenge is not designed as a race for individuals.
Yes absolutely. If you are looking to take on a challenge and want to do so whilst also helping to make a huge difference to the development of life saving brain haemorrhage treatment, this challenge is for you.
We need a minimum of 30 to run this challenge and there are a maximum of 50 spots available.
Precise timings and locations will be supplied to you 1 month prior to the challenge. The registration point will be situated in Great Langdale. This spectacular valley is a short 15-20 minute drive from the town of Ambleside. Ambleside is well served by a variety of public transport options. The closest train station is in nearby Windermere.
If you are booking accommodation for this challenge then we would recommend either Ambleside or Windermere as great places to base yourself.
Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.
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