Rocky spectacular peaks of Black Cuillin

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THE ISLAND MUNROS TRIATHLON

A non-stop triathlon journey over the Scottish Island Munros.

 300km and 7000m+ of ascent.

Never before have all of the Scottish Island Munros been attempted in a single non-stop push with all 300km and 7000m of ascent being completed by running, cycling and swimming through the dramatic landscape of the North West Highlands.

 

The clock will start on Sgurr nan Eag, marking the start of the Greater Cuillin Traverse, which is considered to be the UK’s finest mountaineering challenge. The route will take in all 12 Munros, which are mountains over 914m, on the Isle of Syke. This entails over 27kms and 4500m+ of ascent, which is normally done over two days, and requires expert route finding and rock climbing to be undertaken in dramatic and exposed situations throughout its length. However, this will only be the beginning of the adventure to come.

 

Once down from the last Skye Munro, Bla Bheinn, Alex and Mike will transition to bikes and begin the 250km/155-mile cycle along some of the North West Highlands most beautiful and gruelling roads to the sleepy coastal village of Lochaline. This will arguably be the toughest part of the challenge physically and mentally as the first night comes and goes and the distance starts to take its toll on the team.

 

Wetsuits will then be needed as they take to the frigid waters of the Sound of Mull to complete the 2.5km/1.5-mile swim across to Fishnish. The strong tidal races and busy shipping routes make for a daring crossing especially after a full night on the bikes. Sleep deprivation and physical exhaustion will need careful management to make landfall on the Isle of Mull. It is here that Alex and Mike will get back on their bikes for the final time to cycle a further 30km to the base of the last Munro, Ben More.  With a further 1000m climb separating them from the summit, the end will finally be in sight and within close striking distance.

​ROUTE STATISTICS

Scenic view across to ridge line, Cuilli

RUN 01

THE CUILLIN TRAVERSE

Glen Brittle Campsite to Bla Bheinn car park

27.2km + 4500m+

Road overlooking and leading to Scotland

CYCLE 01

NW HIGHLANDS RIDE

Bla Bheinn car park to Lochaline

243km + 1200m

Isle of Mull Ferry crossing.jpg

SWIM

THE SOUND OF MULL

Lochaline to Fishnish point

2.48km

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CYCLE 02

FINAL RIDE

Fishnish Ferry to Dhiseig

23.6km + 80m

Looking over to Ben More caught with the

RUN 02

SUMMIT PUSH

Dhiseig to Summit

4.36km + 945m

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SUPPORT TEAM

Throughout the challenge, Alex and Mike  will be supported by a team of close friends and family. The Greater Cuillin Traverse will be done is a self-sufficient style but the following cycles, swim and run will have aid stations at regular intervals and a safety boat to accompany them on the swim.

 

All funds will be raised in support of The Martin Moran Foundation, a charity close to the hearts of Alex, Mike and the whole support team. The charity was set up in the name of the pioneering mountaineer Martin Moran, who we sadly lost in the Himalayas in 2019. What it aims to achieve is to make the outdoors accessible to young people who would not otherwise have the opportunity to engage, learn and thrive in the outdoor environment. The Martin Moran Foundation is sponsored by Mountain Equipment who will also be promoting and assisting with the Island Munros Triathlon.

ATHLETES

Alex and Mike both have long histories in mountain sport and endurance challenges. Both were lucky enough to grow up in the North West Highlands of Scotland in Lochcarron village. Inspired by the dramatic mountains of home, they have carried on their mountaineering, skiing, cycling and running interests throughout the world.

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