Date: 5th to 6th June 2027
Time: 10pm to 11am
Location: Pen y Fan, Wales, LD3 8NE
Sunrise Trek – Pen Y Fan
Cost: From £30
Minimum sponsorship: £50 – £160
Contact: events@acorns.org.uk
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Remember someone special. Share a moment together. Welcome a new day with #TeamAcorns
Join us for a special overnight trek to the summit of Pen y Fan, where we’ll watch the sunrise and take a moment to remember someone special.
Whether you’re walking in memory of someone who was cared for by Acorns, remembering a family member or friend, or simply looking for a meaningful way to honour someone you’ve lost, this is a chance to come together, reflect and celebrate their life.
Every step can be a memory. Every sunrise can be a new beginning.
This June, we’re inviting families, friends and individuals to come together for a special overnight trek up Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales.
We’ll make our way through the darkness, walking together towards the summit. Then, as the sun begins to rise over the Brecon Beacons, we’ll pause to reflect, remember and celebrate the people who mean so much to us.
You can walk with your family, bring a group of friends, or take on the challenge on your own and find comfort in being part of a supportive group.
We ask that everyone who joins the trek pledges to raise a minimum amount. For adults this is £160 and for those joining us who are under 18, £50.
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The challenge
The Sunrise Trek will take you to the summit of Pen y Fan, standing 886 metres above sea level.
We’ll be guided throughout the trek by experienced mountain leaders, alongside the Acorns team who will be joining.
The trek is suitable for a range of experience levels, from regular walkers to those taking on a mountain challenge for the first time. You will need to be reasonably fit, as the full experience takes around seven hours.
You’ll be supported every step of the way.
Make your walk personal
There are lots of ways to make your Sunrise Trek meaningful. You might choose to carry a photograph, a small memento or simply your memories with you. However you choose to remember them, there is no right or wrong way to take part.
If you’ve experienced bereavement and would like a special moment to remember someone, we’d love you to join us.
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What’s included?
- Transport from Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester to Pen y Fan and back
- Experienced and qualified mountain leader, taking us up and down
- A sunrise experience at the summit with hot chocolate and marshmallows
- Breakfast after the trek with the group
- An Acorns t shirt to fundraise and trek in
- Pre-event guidance and kit list
- Fundraising support from the Acorns Events team
What to expect
Exact timings will be confirmed closer to the event and may be subject to change.
Saturday
5th June
10pm
We’ll meet at Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester and travel together to Pen y Fan by minibus.
Sunday
6th June
2am
We’ll begin our trek through the darkness, making our way towards the summit.
Sunday
6th June
5am
As the sun rises over the Brecon Beacons, we’ll pause together to reflect, remember and celebrate the people we’re walking for.
Sunday
6th June
9am
After returning from the mountain, we’ll enjoy breakfast before travelling back to Acorns in Worcester.
Fancy our other sunrise trek to Snowdon instead?
Find out more about our second sunrise trek for 2027 up Snowdon in September.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have been supported by Acorns to take part?
No. The Sunrise Trek is open to anyone who would like to remember someone special. You might have a connection to Acorns, or you might simply want to take part following your own experience of bereavement.
Can I take part with my family?
Absolutely. We’d love families to experience this together. Under 18s will need to be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult, with participation agreed with the event organisers in advance. To check before booking, please email events@acorns.org.uk.
Do I have to walk in memory of someone?
The event is centred around remembrance and reflection, but there is no prescribed way to take part. You can dedicate your walk to someone special, carry their memory with you, or simply use the experience as a personal moment to reflect.
What if I find the experience emotional?
That’s completely understandable. This is a reflective experience, and everyone will have their own reasons for taking part. You’ll be part of a supportive group, with Acorns staff and experienced mountain leaders with you throughout the trek.
What happens if we can't see the sunrise?
Mountain weather can be unpredictable. While we’re hoping for a spectacular sunrise, there’s no guarantee we’ll be able to see it. The trek will take place in most weather conditions, but the mountain leader will make the final decision based on safety.
What is the cost of taking part?
To join the challenge, it costs £40 per adult and £30 per under 18. This helps cover the cost of the event such as the trek leads.
We ask that everyone who joins the trek to pledge to raise a minimum amount. For adults this is £160 and for those joining us who are under 18, £50. Your fundraising enables us to continue the work of the charity, supporting families when they need us the most.