Scott takes on Four Peaks challenge for Moya Cole Hospice

Scott Morton has climbed the highest peaks in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in aid of Moya Cole Hospice. 

Scott’s mum, Kathleen, and stepdad both got diagnosed with cancer within three months of each other. Scott’s stepdad had been with his mum for 42 years. 

Scott’s stepdad sadly died first, with his mum subsequently dying eight months later. 

“I did this in honour of my mum and stepdad, but ultimately it was about giving something back to the hospice too,” Scott said. “I want to also thank the staff at the hospice as well.” 

Taking on the challenge, Scott found it therapeutic as he had not been experiencing the best mental health. He decided to do the challenge due to a skill set he has developed over the years while serving in the British Army. Scott served as an infantryman and did a tour of Northern Ireland.

Scott has fundraised for the Royal British Legion, Cancer Research, and Moya Cole Hospice. He has walked the West Highland Way, the Coast to Coast and now the Four Peaks challenge.  

“I learned to be able to navigate and cover tough terrain. I decided to do this Four Peaks challenge in winter as well as I wanted to add an extra layer of difficulty,” Scott said. 

“The challenge was a way of meeting people as well and turning something awful into something decent. It was also a way of giving something back to a great cause.” 

Scott climbed Slieve Donard (850 meters) in Northern Ireland, Ben Nevis (1,345 meters) in Scotland, Scafell Pike (978 meters) in England, and Snowdon (1,085 meters) in Wales. 

“My mum was an incredibly kind person, and I wanted to use this challenge as a way of meeting people. I was shown an awful lot of kindness throughout this challenge. From BnB’s offering me complimentary stays or discounted rates, and people providing me with equipment,” he said. 

Fundraising for Scott’s now completed challenge is still ongoing and you can donate to his cause by visiting his JustGiving page, here.