Brecon Beacons Fan Dance Challenge
Friday 20 June – Sunday 22 June 2025

  • Spectacular 15-mile trek in the Brecon Beacons along the SAS selection Fan Dance route covering 6 summits
  • Includes transport, YHA accommodation, all meals and support
  • Free bespoke t-shirt and medal
  • Free training walks

Ever fancied yourself in the SAS? Now you have the chance! You’ll be climbing 4,600 ft as you traverse along the rugged Fan Dance mountain route in the stunning Brecon Beacons used for the infamous SAS selection course.

This one-day 15-mile trek will cover 6 summits; Pen y Fan, Cribyn, Fan y Big, Craig Cwareli, Corn Du and Craig y Fan Ddu with a vehicle support stop and exit route at 7 miles if the going gets too tough.

We will offer free training walks and guidance, ensuring you gain all the skills needed to make this an event to remember! This event is open to ages 18+.

Cost

£190pp
Early bird price until 31.12.24

Cost includes all transport, two nights YHA accommodation, all meals, support, bespoke t-shirt and medal.

Free training

Everyone taking part in the Fan Dance challenge can also access free fitness/walking training sessions once a month on Sundays and every Wednesday evening on the North Downs in Reigate. These training sessions will start in 2025. All are welcome to attend, whether you are booked on a YMCA Challenge Event or not.

Fundraising Information

To keep event fees affordable, the entry fee purely covers the cost of the event. The minimum sponsorship target for this event is £500pp which will go towards our Life Change Fund set up to help young people belong, contribute and thrive through YMCA East Surrey’s charitable projects.

Join us in making a difference and opening the doors to a brighter future for young people.

Find out more about our Life Change Fund

If you prefer the more traditional method of fundraising, please download an official sponsorship form. Alternatively, you can make a donation to YMCA East Surrey towards the Life Change Fund.

Read more about our tips on fundraising or speak to a member of our team who will be more than happy to help you with ideas.

Find out more

To find out more, please contact our Challenge Events team

T 01737 779979
E challenge@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk