Down and Dromore group complete the 4 Peaks Challenge
A group of 23 people, representing 17 parishes, returned safely on Sunday evening (22 May) after completing the 4 Peaks climbing challenge.
They summited the 4 highest peaks of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland in one weekend starting with Ben Nevis on Friday, Scafell Pike and Snowdon on Saturday (yes, two in one day!) before travelling back to Newcastle to climb Slieve Donard on Sunday afternoon (pictured above).
There were a lot of miles walked, metres climbed, hours spent on buses, sore limbs and precious little sleep. However, not only were the group able to summit each mountain safely but also raise thousands of pounds for charity through sponsorship.
To give you an idea of the achievement, not to mention the determination involved, here are a few stats:
- 4 peaks climbed totalling 4,261m or almost half the height of Everest!
- 20–24 hours climbing and 46km of walking
- 18 hours and 1,437 miles in the mini–buses.
- Only 15 hours sleep over 3 nights
- 90,000 steps on average per person or just over 2 million for the team!
If you think you would like to take the challenge next year please contact Andrew Brannigan. He may consider it if his legs ever recover!