A team of charity fundraisers aims to walk to the top of the four highest points in Britain and the Isle of Man - and cycle hundreds of miles in between. The nine man team is hoping to raise ?5,000 which will go towards The Children’s Centre’s charitable projects across the Island.
It all starts at the Sea Terminal on May 2 with the group cycling to the tram stop on the mountain and then walking to the top of Snaefell. Then it’s back on their bikes to the Sea Terminal before jumping on board the ferry. The next day they drive to north Wales and then walk to the top of Mount Snowdon. Day three sees them cycle 140 miles to Lancaster. After a well earned night’s rest it’s a 40 mile cycle to the foot of Scafell Pike before walking to the summit - the highest point in England. But the day’s not over even then as they will have to cycle 100 miles to get to Gretna Green. Next day there’s another 120 miles to ride to Fort William and the following day the challenge concludes with a 20 mile cycle to the foot of Ben Nevis before walking to the summit and enjoying the views from the top of Britain’s highest mountain.
The four peaks challenge team are John Knight, The Children’s Centre Chief Executive, Matthew McSevney, Chief Inspector Kevin Wilson and Inspector Phil Drowley, both from Isle of Man Constabulary, David Isherwood from Isle of Man Post Office, John Swindlehurst, Manager of Legal and Administrative Services at the Department of Education and Children, Juan Owens from Zurich International, Andy Gosland from RBSI, Paul Warburton from Coutts, and Rob Parker who has completed four Ironman triathlons. The team will be supported by Bill Collister, the former CEO of Isle of Man Post Office.
Photo - Taking a break during a training ride are four peaks challenge team members (left to right) John Swindlehurst, Paul Warburton, Andy Gosland, David Isherwood and Matthew McSevney.
