Fundraising for a group or charity? Thinking of supporting Galloway Mountain Rescue? Up for a challenge? Then how about joining an energetic gathering of enthusiastic walkers intent on summitting the highest peak in the South of Scotland on Sunday 13th April 2014?
Galloway Mountain Rescue Team organise the annual charity challenge event for fund-raisers to summit the Merrick. At 843 metres, the ‘Rooftop of Galloway’ is the highest hill in the South of Scotland and offers those who venture to it’s summit a uniquely wild experience, and weather permitting, outstanding panoramic views. Route planning, your safety, and supervision is taken care of by the team, all you need to do is gather your sponsorship and complete the challenge!
Fundraising Officer Neil Dalrymple said,
“This is a great way of fundraising, challenging yourselves and achieving a goal both physically and financially for your chosen charities. There’s generally over one hundred participants, all with varying fitness abilities and hill walking experience. Everyone goes at their own pace, there’s no race, everyone is a winner!”
“It’s an extremely popular event, many walkers return year after year, and since numbers are limited, we advise booking your place early.”
Full details, including Booking Forms and Walker Information Sheets can be downloaded from our website at www.gallowaymrt.org.uk
The closing date for bookings is Thursday 3rd April 2014, although bookings are taken on a first come basis and once our safe maximum is reached, no further bookings can be taken. More information is available by contacting [email protected]
