Homegrown multi activity adventure

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on local communities and livelihoods, we’re keen to promote adventures on home ground particularly to help support the local tourism industry here whilst also giving you the chance to get out and explore our incredible Scottish landscapes in a safe and fun manner.

This multi activity has been designed to deliver an amazing experience and showcase the some of the most stunning landscapes across Scotland whilst also giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the mountains, local environments and communities. Plus you can experience different activities, learn new skills and traverse across the breadth of Scotland under your own power with bikes, boots & boats.

We’ve crunched the numbers to work out the total carbon footprint of the Ben Nevis Challenge, and plant or protect enough trees to suck 2x as much back out the atmosphere.

What’s the number?
It works out on average at 69kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, leaders, crew and office operations.

The only thing not included is travel to Scotland. Given that our beloved guests travel from all parts of the UK for this adventure we have no way of reliably knowing their travel plans therefore we’re unable to include an individual number in the figure on display here.

What does the number mean?
To give you a snapshot of the numbers:

• Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you).
• A return economy class flight London – New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
• 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air over a period of 5 – 10 years.

What are we doing about it?
Our adventures are relatively low-carbon by design, and we’re working to develop long term carbon reduction plan. Following much research into climate change organisations, we carefully selected to support the environmental charity, Cool Earth. They’re a sustainable operation and work with rainforest communities across the globe to halt deforestation and it’s impact on climate change. We invest 1% of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects world-wild with Cool Earth.

On a local level in the UK, we’re an ongoing business member of the Snowdonia Society, plus Jim and Sue, together with some of our local leaders, also help the Society with their local projects such as planting native trees in Snowdonia. This is to help preserve the landscape and enhance wildlife habitat here in Snowdonia.

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We believe that with great travel, comes even greater responsibility. Tourism is one of the most important and largest industries on the planet. It employs more people worldwide than any other, with millions of families relying on tourism for their daily needs. At Adventurous Ewe we believe that our type of small scale, positive impact tourism can bring benefits to many communities, help preserve the environments we travel to see, and provide real and positive social exchanges. Here is our plan to do our part towards helping reduce factors that we can contributing to climate change as part of Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency.

On booking your Ben Nevis & Great Glen Way Challenge, you’ll receive all the exciting trip info via our free and personalised online travel platform.

You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, know before you go trip info, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to benefit the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. A’ppy days.

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this Scottish Highlands adventure and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing this multi activity adventure and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the UK in order to fully support you in the lead up to your Scottish adventure.

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority.

The Ben Nevis & Great Glen Way Challenge is intentionally challenging and will take you out of your every-day comfort zone to achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place. Your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times.

For more info, please visit our Safety and Well-being page. 

You’ll be accompanied by certified Adventurous Ewe Leader/s for each of your three activities and there will be a support vehicle during your Scottish Highlands journey.

Our Leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading multi activity style challenges throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group.

Leaders and Crew will carrying full safety equipment and first aid kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits are for emergencies only so please come prepared with your own personal first aid items.

The Leaders and Crew will also be in constant radio communication with the vehicle drivers and base throughout your adventure.

We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment, to maximise your safety and wellbeing and to make your experience more authentic.

The minimum group size for this Scottish Highlands adventure to run is 10 people and the maximum group size is 30 people, dependent on accommodation availability. 

You’re most welcome to join the Ben Nevis & Great Glen Way Challenge as a group of family, friends, colleagues, a private bubble or as a solo adventurer.

If you have a group of over 10 people, we would be more than happy to run a private trip for your team, your charity or your company. You are also welcome to use this trek as a fundraiser for the charity of your choice.

For any further info or to chat about running a bespoke trip, we’d love to hear from you at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.  

The Ben Nevis & Great Glen Way Challenge is a team event and is not designed to be an individual competitive race. You will be taking part in teams of up to 10 people with a dedicated Leader. We encourage team spirit and support of each other to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way too. These trips are a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew.

This Scottish Highlands adventure is graded as ‘High/Tough’ challenge and preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this trip. A good level of fitness, endurance and some gritty determination is required in order to complete 2 full days of activities.  During the cycling leg you will be travelling on both roads and cycle paths following the Great Glen Way, so prior experience and road traffic knowledge is key. For the canoe section you do not need any previous paddling experience. You will receive a canoe briefing and instruction and have the chance to practice your new skills prior to starting your paddling journey. For trekking the mighty Ben Nevis, a good level of fitness and endurance is required. The terrain is rough and rocky in parts, however the path is clear to follow.

A training programme will be provided. It’s a fantastic challenge and the sense of achievement is huge on completion of this two day adventure from coast to coast across Scotland.

A bespoke training programme will be provided when join the team for this adventure to help you with your preparations. We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and the Bath Kettlebell Society. For more info, please visit our Training and Preparation page.

The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

A full kit list will be provided when you sign up for this trip. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well-worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers.

Bike & helmet hire and canoe, buoyancy aids and paddles are all included in this challenge. You are welcome to bring your own bike and helmet if you wish. Hire bikes will be provided according to your height. Rest assured any equipment that we supply will be hygienically cleaned and sanitised.

An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independentUK  outdoor retailers on registering for this event.

To help you get the very best from your Scottish Highlands adventure we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in independent UK Outdoor retailers both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe. They pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and your multi activity trip.

The weather in the Scottish Highlands can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app.

Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times.  In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

Two nights accommodation are included as part of your Ben Nevis & Great Glen Way Challenge. On your first night in Inverness you will be staying in a guesthouse in twin share basis. On the second night you will be staying in a local hostel and will be allocated single sex dorm rooms. 

If you would prefer a single room please let us know asap and we will make the arrangements for you dependent on availability and the hostel. There will be an additional cost for this room dependent on the hotel and hostel, therefore please get in touch with us for further info at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

You will need to make your own way to the hotel in Inverness Scotland. We recommend taking the train to reduce carbon emissions. The closest train station is Inverness and there are direct trains available from London Kings Cross station. A transfer can be provided from the train station to your accommodation if pre-booked with us one month in advance of the trip which is at a set time. Further information will be provided once you have booked.

Two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner are included in your Scottish Highlands Adventure. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know one month prior to your event start date. Please note, dinner is not provided on the night of your arrival. Please bring your own water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and flasks (if you wish to take a hot drink during your event) and refill to avoid the need of purchasing plastic water bottles.

The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’

You can make a difference too with taking part in this multi activity adventure and purchasing one of these environmentally friendly reusable alternative bottles compared to single-use plastic water bottles. Grab a Water-to-Go bottle through Adventurous Ewe and receive a 15% discount. Even better, Water-to-Go will donate a further 15% to our charity partner, Cool Earth. For more info please visit here or email us at susan@adventurousewe.co.uk to purchase your Water-To-Go bottle.

Naturally there are bathroom facilities at the hotel and hostel however during your Multi Activity Adventure the facilities will be limited to the great outdoors in some areas. If nature calls during this time, please be prepared with biodegradable waste bags (dog poop bags are ideal) and biodegradable loo paper and leave no trace of your paper items. During the activities you can pop into local cafes, pubs or similar. If you do, we encourage you to support the café or pub by means of purchasing a drink or treat yourself to a piece of cake if available.

Deposit: £95 per person is required on booking. 

Remaining balance: £430 per person is due for payment no later than 4 weeks prior to the trip start date.

Total cost: £525 per person

Monthly payment plan
A monthly payment plan can be arranged for this trip. Please contact us for more information or to set up your plan. Simply email info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

Book & Travel with Confidence
As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. 

For the latest info regarding booking and travelling with Adventurous Ewe, please visit our website.

Fundraising
You’re welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.

As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, we’ve made a number of updates to our safety guidelines, flexible booking conditions and trip departures. For more info, please our Book and Travel with Confidence page. 

All your trip info will be sent to you through our mobile travel app which is free to download. You will receive an email from Adventurous Ewe with your personalised log in code for this app.

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Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media during this time. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the event, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to your accommodation or nearby medical facility as required. Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on 07747 346 588.

We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2. Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet. Thank-ewe.