On Saturday 6th July 2024, you and your team will take on the challenge of completing either 6 peaks or 10 peaks in the Brecon Beacons.  We can’t promise sunshine (it’s Wales after all) but we can promise glorious scenery and a rewarding experience we are sure you will enjoy.

The challenge is no walk in the park (!) and you will need to be prepared. But when it’s over you will have a huge sense of achievement, both in knowing you have succeeded in completing the challenge but also that you will have raised funds for the Youth Adventure Trust’s work with vulnerable young people.

All participants must complete a Medical & Personal Details form before the challenge. Please click here to enter your details.

Notes on completing this form:
It is essential that you answer all questions as fully as possible, signing and dating the declaration at the end. The information will be kept confidential to event staff and any medical officer(s) attending the event. When answering questions please bear in mind that we are particularly interested in any history of the following conditions: asthma; bronchitis; heart conditions; high blood pressure; kidney or bladder disease; fits; HIV; faints; blackouts; severe headaches migraines; diabetes, joint, back or muscle problems; any allergies including food sensitivities; mental health problems, including phobias; visual or hearing problems; heart related illnesses. If you fail to disclose any relevant information, your safety may be jeopardised. In addition, any insurance you have may be invalid.

10 Peaks Challenge

• Friday 5th July – Registration and Safety Briefing for the 10 Peaks Challenge
  5 – 9PM – This briefing is vitally important and all team members must attend. It will cover more detail about the route itself, as well as essential mountain safety procedure
• Saturday 6th July – Challenge Day!
  6AM – 10 Peaks Challenge starts from Pont ar Daf Car Park. Teams must arrive at the start line 20 minutes before their start time and will be set off at 2 minute intervals.

6 Peaks Challenge

• Saturday 6th July – 9AM – Registration and Safety Briefing for the 6 Peaks Challenge
  9AM at Pont ar Daf Car Park – This briefing is vitally important and all team members must attend. It will cover more detail about the route itself, as well as essential mountain safety procedure
• Saturday 6th July – 10AM – Challenge Starts
  10AM at Pont ar Daf Car Park

Beacons Challenge Start Line
Pont ar Daf Car Park
A470
Libanus
Brecon
Powys
LD3 8NL*

*Please note, this postcode covers a wide area and won’t take you directly to the car park – please search Pont ar Daf Car Park or ‘Pen-Y-Fan Walk’ on Google Maps.

You can download the Map of the full route by clicking here. Please note that this is subject to change following risk assessment on the event date.

You’ll need to bring an OS Map with you too, so please purchase OL12 prior to the event.

A GPX File of the route can be downloaded by clicking here. You’ll need a GPX reader or compatible device to view this file – free apps are available from your App Store.

You can also view the route card with GPS coordinates here.

Teams should organise their own travel and accommodation for the event. For a list of possible accommodation options, click here.

Accommodation in the Brecon Beacons gets booked up really early, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.

Mountain Awareness Day – Date TBC, Brecon Beacons

We’ll be offering all participants the chance to learn mountain skills or refresh their memories, with the expert guidance of an experienced mountain leader at our Mountain Awareness Day. The day will take place in the Brecon Beacons, giving you the opportunity to experience the terrain that you’ll be hiking through on event day.

You can find out more about what the day will involve by taking a look at our Mountain Awareness Day Information document.

If you’d like to register, please contact Charlotte. The cost of the day will be £45 per person.

Download our handy social media posts below so that you can easily share your involvement in the challenge with your friends, family and contacts. You can keep your supporters up-to-date with the challenge you’re undertaking, as well as encourage donations from your networks by posting throughout your journey.

Please use #BeaconsChallenge and remember to tag us in using our handles below;

Facebook – @youthadventuretrust

Instagram – @youth_adventure_trust

Twitter – @youth_adventure

If you would like us to set up personalised posts for you, including your Enthuse page link and your company logo, please let us know.

Friendly competition? With prizes at stake for the highest fundraising team, you’ll want to be in pole position by the event date!

To get an idea of how you’re doing, you can view the weekly fundraising leaderboard.

You will be able to view our regular communications to all participants here;

Have you –

• Submitted all of your team details to Enthuse?
• Set up your Fundraising page on Enthuse? Register here.
• Downloaded the Challenge Handbook? Download here.
• Checked you have all the kit you need? Our equipment check list is available here.
• Posted on social media using the social posts in the above section of this page?
• Booked your accommodation? Check out our accommodation list here.
• Started your training? Our training guide is available here.
• Started your fundraising? Advice and support is available by clicking here.
• Downloaded our sponsorship form?