Big Steps for Little Hearts

From sea to summit you will conquer the highest mountain within the Mournes, Slieve Donard under the guidance of fully qualified instructors.

Climb approximately 10k to reach the summit. If you haven’t climbed the mournes then this is one for your bucket list!

We will ascend & descend Slieve Donard via the Glen River route, covering 6 miles and reaching the summit height of 850 metres (2,790 ft).  On average, it takes around 2.5-3.5 hours to ascend and 3hrs to descend at a nice mellow pace.

Whether you take on the challenge yourself or with friends and family, we encourage a real team atmosphere on the hill, walking together and providing encouragement to each other every step of the way.

Every step you take will help us to continue to support children and young people diagnosed with heart disease, right here in Northern Ireland.

Event Details

Sunday 28th September 2025

Start Time: 10am sharp.

Location: Donard Car Park, Newcastle.

Registration:

Early bird registration £22.00 (up until 31st July) and £30 thereafter. This is non-refundable and will include a goodie bag on the morning, Food and medal.

Minimum Sponsorship to raise: £140

You will receive your fundraising pack and t-shirt upon registration so you can raise as much sponsorship as possible for your challenge. We suggest a minimum sponsorship target of £140 which will help provide key support services for local families.

T & C’s

• You must be aged over 16 years old to complete the challenge. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and participate also in the challenge.
• In the event of extreme weather conditions, the event may be subject to change.
• If you have any form of medical condition, you must seek advice from your doctor to certify you are fit and able to partake.

Duration

Entrance Fee