Sign ups are now closed. We can’t wait to reach the top of Pen y Fan with our supporters!
If you’re interested in taking on a different trek for Acorns, please get in touch with our events team.
If you’re interested in taking on a different trek for Acorns, please get in touch with our events team.
This challenge will take a circular route to the summit of Pen y Fan, 886 metres above sea level. There, you and your fellow trekkers will be able to take in the breath-taking sunrise and spectacular views of the Brecon Beacons National Park, and enjoy a warming mug of hot chocolate!
You’ll get full support along the way by Elite Adventure’s team of experienced mountain leaders who will ensure you get the very best of this amazing experience, and tell you all about the history of the Brecon Beacons and the formation of the stunning landscape.
The minimum fundraising requirement of £250 will help fund our vital care for local children and families. Part of this amount is used to cover the cost of your trip. Our expert events team will be on hand to support you with your fundraising to help you achieve this target.
By taking part in this incredible challenge and joining #TeamAcorns, you will be raising money for life limited and life threatened babies, children and young people across the West Midlands.
The trip will depart from Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester (WR5 3EZ). You will need to make your own way to the departure point.
Please be aware that exact timings are subject to change, and the below is to be used as a guide only.
23:30
Depart Acorns Children’s Hospice in Worcester
01:30
Arrive at Pen y Fan
02:00
Begin trek
05:10
Sunrise
08:30
Return to coach
11:00
Expected return to Worcester
We’re here to support you all the way! By signing up for the event you will receive an Acorns running vest, support from our Events team to help with your training and fundraising and the amazing feeling you’ll get from knowing you’re making a real difference to local children! Here are some simple ways to give your fundraising a boost, if you need more support we’d be happy to help. Just get in touch at events@acorns.org.uk.
You will be fully guided by a qualified mountain leader from Elite Adventures, who specialise in guided walks and challenges.
An Acorns member of staff will also join you on the trek and travel with you from Worcester.
Mountain weather can be fickle at the best of times and there is no guarantee that you will see the sunrise or even a view. The walk will take place in most weathers but the leader will reserve final judgement on the day (in most cases) and maintains the right to abandon any walk if they feel the safety of themselves or any participant is at risk.
This event will appeal to everyone from seasoned adventurers to Sunday hikers. The group will be fully guided, getting you safely through the darkness and up to the mountain summit. This is an ideal walk for anyone who would like to summit the highest mountain in South Wales, witness the sunrise and experience being out in the mountains in the dark at the start of a new day. The walk is aimed at all experience levels however, you will need to be reasonably fit to ensure your own enjoyment and that of the group as the trip will take around 7 hours.
Yes, you must be 18 or over on the day of the challenge.
You will need to bring: