Walks and treks
Walks and treks

Ben Nevis By Night Trek

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Ben Nevis, Scotland

Night trekkers on Ben Nevis

Join us as we trek to the highest point in the UK – guided by torches and the stunning night sky! Our Ben Nevis at Night Trek sees us conquer the tallest mountain in the UK, but with a difference. We’ll be setting off at night-time and our trek will follow the route as it zig-zags its way to the summit in time to witness a breath-taking sunrise (weather permitting!) across the Scottish Highlands on our descent. The trek will be challenging; however, we’ll be accompanied by experienced mountain leaders supporting us every step of the way and we will return with memories to last a lifetime.

1 Day Itinerary

We meet in Fort William for a safety briefing. Around 10pm / 11pm we then start our trek! The trek to the summit zigzags its way through tough terrain and the landscape becomes ever more remote as we trek higher and higher, leaving the lowlands behind us. Our ascent should take

approximately 4-5 hours, and upon reaching the summit, we will be able to (hopefully!) enjoy a beautiful sunrise and take in the stunning views surrounding us. We begin our descent which should take approximately 3-4 hours and upon reaching the finish we are rewarded with a breakfast bap. We are then free to go on our onward journeys. Trekking distance - approx. 12 miles / 18km (Please note, this is a complex itinerary and is subject to change).

Take part for SeeAbility

Our challenge event participants take on these amazing adventures each year to support SeeAbility and the work that we do.

There are two options to choose from when signing up for your trekking or cycling challenge.

Minimum Sponsorship

This option means that the cost of challenge is included in your fundraising target. You will be set a minimum target and anything raised above this will be more funds for the charity. You simply pay your registration fee and fundraise the rest!

Self Funding

This option means that you will pay the registration, then you will cover the remaining cost of the challenge 12 weeks prior to departure. You will not have a minimum fundraising target, but we encourage you to make as much as possible.

Which ever option is right for you, please remember you will still receive the very best support from our SeeAbility fundraising team.

Distance: Approximately 18km

Registration fee: £65

Fundraising target

Minimum Sponsorship: £290

Self-Funding: £145

Remember to select that you are fundraising for SeeAbility. 

Our team perks 

As part of Team SeeAbility, you will get: 

  • A charity branded t-shirt  
  • Dedicated support from SeeAbility’s Public Fundraising Team  
  • Regular team emails with updates  
  • A fundraising pack with information, ideas, motivation and downloadable materials to support you  
  • An e-certificate once you have completed the challenge  
  • The sense of achievement knowing that you are supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live, love, thrive and belong.  

If you have already registered for a charity challenge in 2024 or 2025 you can still choose to support SeeAbility.  You will receive all of the benefits above, without committing to a minimum fundraising target. Get started by setting up your online fundraising page

Contact information 

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the event, please email events@seeability.org or call Sarah on 07736 994513. 

A group of people in front of the sunrise at Ben Nevis
Night trekkers