Overview

On September 26th 2025 we’ll be heading to Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons National Park), for our first ever Summit Under Stars challenge! Hike up the iconic Pen y Fan at night, either individually or with a group of friends, family or colleagues. As a designated international dark-sky reserve, the night sky over the Brecon Beacons is magical – on a clear night you can see the Milky Way, major constellations, bright nebulas and even meteor showers. Star-gazing from the top of Pen-Y-Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, is enough to make anyone starry eyed. Join us for a thrilling experience we are sure you will never forget and help us to support vulnerable young people who are all climbing their own personal mountains. Are you up for the challenge?

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL OFFER!

Get an incredible 50% OFF on BOTH fundraising and self-funded places.

Just use code: SUS50 at checkout when you go to register!

Fundraising and Registration Fee

Either fundraise for us and pay a small entry fee, or choose a self funded option where you opt out of fundraising.

• With Fundraising: £20 registration fee (refundable if you hit your fundraising target), *£250 fundraising target NOW just £10 registration fee (refundable if you hit your fundraising target) with £100 fundraising target!
• Without Fundraising: £200 registration fee NOW just £100 registration fee!

USE CODE SUS50 BEFORE 24TH SEPTEMBER TO CLAIM YOUR HALF PRICE PLACE NOW!

Your entry fee helps cover the costs of running the event, and your fundraising helps us make a huge difference to the lives of the vulnerable young people that we support. We’ll be with you every step of the way to ensure you reach and smash your goals. Once you have registered, we will give you a call to chat about your fundraising plans and there is loads of advice on our website log-in area that you will be able to access when you’ve registered.

Entry fees include VAT

Event Sponsor: Ellis Brigham

Our incredible event sponsor Ellis Brigham are giving vouchers for £10 off Merrell shoes to everyone who signs up for Summit Under Stars!

Event Partner: Merrell Hiking Club

We’re hitting the trail with our amazing event partner: Merrell Hiking Club! They’re bringing the adventure and the gear by offering test hiking shoes for anyone keen to take them for a spin on the stunning Pen-y-Fan trail. Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or lacing up for your first summit, this is your chance to try out top-quality trail shoes in their natural habitat.

What’s Included?

• Merrell trail shoes to test on the hike!
• Guided by professional and experienced Mountain Leaders
• Top 4 fundraisers will win a free pair of Merrell trail shoes, plus a Merrell tote bag and Hiking Club notebook!
• £10 off all Merrell shoes at Ellis Brigham, our amazing sponsor, when you sign up!
• Hot chocolate served at the peak
• Conversations with the incredible Liv Bolton, outdoor podcaster, author, journalist and host of The Outdoors Fix Podcast!

Itinerary

8pm – Participant arrival at Pont Ar Daf Car Park, Brecon LD3 8NL

9pm – Challenge start

Approx 10.30pm – Pen y Fan summit. Snacks and hot chocolate served from the peak!

Midnight Onwards – Challenge Finish at Pont ar Daf Car Park

Groups and Individuals

The challenge is a fantastic team-building and staff development opportunity for companies, as well as for individuals, groups of friends and/or family to experience something epic together in the mountains.

Accommodation

You’ll need to organise your own travel and accommodation in Brecon for after the challenge. Once your team has registered we’ll send you a list of local accommodation options and if you’re feeling adventurous, there are plenty of campsites locally as well as hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs.

We’re here for you

The Youth Adventure Trust team is here for you throughout your Summit Under Stars journey. Whether its advice on training, fundraising or equipment please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Once registered you’ll have access to our helpful training and fundraising resources, but we are also just a phone call or email away if you want to talk anything through.

If you want to chat to us before you register your team then please feel free to get in touch with Philippa Cox who would be happy to help.