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120 munros in 60 days
raising funds for baby beat at royal Preston hospital in loving memory of my daughter in june-july 2027
THE MISSION: WHY I’M CLIMBING
The Debt of Gratitude
almost Four years ago, my daughter was stillborn at Royal Preston Hospital. In the hardest week of my life, the staff and the facilities funded by Baby Beat gave me something I can never repay: Time. Because of their specialist bereavement suites, I was able to stay with my daughter for a full week. Those seven days are the only memories I have, and I’m climbing to ensure the next family facing the unthinkable gets that same precious time to say goodbye.
The Challenge In 2027, I am taking on the ultimate test of endurance: climbing 120 Munros in just 60 days. Following a dedicated 15-month training phase, this final push across the Scottish Highlands is about turning a personal journey into a lifeline for others.
The Heart of the Mission Beat the Peaks was born from the memory of my daughter. My mission is to ensure her legacy lives on by standing on every summit for the families who need it most. Every mile hiked is a tribute to her and a step toward hope.
Supporting the Bereavement Suites A core part of this mission is raising funds for the Bereavement Suites at the Sharoe Green Unit at Royal Preston Hospital. These rooms provide a private, peaceful sanctuary for families facing their hardest moments—offering the space and dignity they deserve to say goodbye.
The Partnership I am proud to be an Official Fundraiser for Baby Beat Together, we are raising funds for life-saving equipment and compassionate care to give Lancashire’s families the best possible support.
15 months 4 seasons no excuses
The Standard To survive 120 Munros in 60 days, I cannot just be "fit." I have to be mountain-hardened. That is why every single training peak in this phase must sit above 914.4 meters (3,000ft). There are no easy routes and no shortcuts.
Scotland in 2027 will throw everything at me—snow, gale-force winds, and blistering heat.
To prepare, I am summiting England’s highest peaks in every season:
• WINTER: Mastering sub-zero survival.
• SPRING: Navigating the thaw and technical wet-rock scrambling.
• SUMMER: Building speed and heat endurance for back-to-back days.
• AUTUMN: Sharpening my navigation in low-visibility mist and bog.
The Reality This training doesn't happen on a "rest day." Every summit is bagged on a Sunday after 6 days on the tools. While others are recovering from the work week, I am on the peaks building the mental and physical resilience needed for the mission.
THE ROAD TO SCOTLAND: NO DAYS OFF
Helvellyn was the start of this 15-month training phase, and Skiddaw (931m) is the next target. This is my weekly reality between now and June 2027. Every Sunday, after 6 days on the tools, I will be back on these 914m+ peaks. As my endurance builds, I’ll be ramping up the intensity—bagging two of these massive peaks in a single day toward the end of the phase.
This is about conditioning my body for the ultimate test. As soon as this 15-month training is complete, I am heading straight to Scotland to begin the 120 Munros in 60 days back-to-back. No transition and no breaks—just the culmination of over a year of discipline for Baby Beat. The road to 2027 starts here.