“The Big Black Mountains Challenge”
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The Big Black Mountains Challenge consists of a choice of three testing walks/runs; 43k, 27k or 16k, between them taking in 15 summits over 660m around the breathtaking scenery of the Black Mountains, which form part of the Brecon Beacons National Park.

The Black Mountains offer fifteen summits over 2000 feet and most are included in the 43 km walk. Each route is arduous, however, and for reasons of safety, participants require a suitable level of fitness, need to be adequately equipped and have confidence in their navigational skills. The route is fully marshaled, however, and refreshments are provided in as many locations as we can manage. Families with some hill walking experience are most welcome. All routes including the 43 km are very popular with fell runners. We have participants from far and wide. Last year participants travelled from across the United Kingdom. Increasingly now we are now attracting many Corporate Team's, such as Barclays, West Mercia Police, Hereford Times as well as other local Companies and youth groups.

Longtown Mountain Rescue Team, a registered charity, is an entirely voluntary search and rescue service that largely relies on the support of the general public. Without such support and the money raised from this event, we would find it difficult to cover the running costs of the Team.

Entrants are encouraged to raise sponsorship, but this is not compulsory unlike some of the other Charity events around the country, where a minimum amount of sponsorship is required before entry is permitted.  The team have been able to purchase a new Control vehicle, which entered service in July 2005, with much of the funds accrued over the last few years, particularly from previous BBMC's . Following a training accident, the team were forced into replacing their Land Rover sooner rather than later. Read a full detailed report here.

If you wish to support us and participate in this event then please download the entry form at the top of this page when available or if you require any further information, then please contact:    The BBMC Organiser