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Event run by
Jane Greves
29 Mar – 31 Dec 2026
The Final Thirteen - Completing My British Historic County Top Challenge
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The Final Thirteen/Twelve/Eleven/Ten/Nine/Eight/Seven/Six/Five/Four – Completing my British Historic County Top Challenge
When things go wrong in the mountains, Mountain Rescue teams are the people we all hope will arrive. They give their time, skills, and commitment freely, often in harsh and dangerous conditions, yet they rely heavily on public generosity to keep going. By donating to this challenge, you are helping Scottish Mountain Rescue and English and Welsh Mountain Rescue save lives and bring people home safely. Your support will make a tangible impact on teams who are there for all of us when we need them most.
My Challenge
In 2016, after hearing Jonny Muir discuss his book The UK’s County Tops on BBC Radio 2, I ordered his book .
In August 2016, I completed my first County Top — Aran Fawddwy in Merionethshire. Shortly afterwards, I committed to completing all 85 Historic (1973) British County Tops across England, Scotland, and Wales as a way to stay fit through my fifties.
Despite the challenges of COVID, personal illness, bereavement, and the sheer remoteness of some locations, I have now completed 72 of the 85. As I approach my 60th birthday, my aim is to complete the final 13 in 2026.
Why Mountain Rescue?
I take the mountains seriously, plan carefully, and carry the right equipment — but accidents can happen to anyone. When they do, Mountain Rescue teams are often the difference between a safe return home and a serious outcome.
Highlights Along the Way
There have been many unforgettable moments, including:
• Carn Eige (1,183m): a 17 mile day taking in two Munros and three Munro Tops
• Bidean nam Bian (1,150m): stunning panoramic views and a challenging return route through the Hidden Valley, completing in the dark.
• Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond): marking the late Queen’s funeral with a quiet dram of whisky on the summit
Each summit has reinforced my respect for the mountains — and for the volunteers who respond when things don’t go to plan.
The Final 13 County Tops to Complete
England: Suffolk✅ 7th June 2026, Lincolnshire ✅ 24th May 2026, Northamptonshire, Cumberland
Wales: Caernarvonshire, Pembrokeshire ✅ 30th March 2026 , Cardiganshire✅ 28th August 2026 Scotland: Inverness, Roxburghshire ✅ 5th April 2026, Shetland ✅ 26th June 2026, Orkney ✅ 24th June 2026, Sutherland ✅ 3rd July 2026, Nairnshire ✅ 21st June 2026. Many of these remaining County Tops are among the most remote of the entire challenge.
How You Can Help.....
I am aiming to raise at least £5,000, with an ambitious target of £10,000, to support Mountain Rescue teams across the UK.
Every donation — large or small — helps keep these volunteers trained, equipped, and ready to respond when someone needs them most.
If you’re able to support this challenge, donate, or share the page, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you for helping turn every step of this journey into real support for Mountain Rescue.
Jane
When things go wrong in the mountains, Mountain Rescue teams are the people we all hope will arrive. They give their time, skills, and commitment freely, often in harsh and dangerous conditions, yet they rely heavily on public generosity to keep going. By donating to this challenge, you are helping Scottish Mountain Rescue and English and Welsh Mountain Rescue save lives and bring people home safely. Your support will make a tangible impact on teams who are there for all of us when we need them most.
My Challenge
In 2016, after hearing Jonny Muir discuss his book The UK’s County Tops on BBC Radio 2, I ordered his book .
In August 2016, I completed my first County Top — Aran Fawddwy in Merionethshire. Shortly afterwards, I committed to completing all 85 Historic (1973) British County Tops across England, Scotland, and Wales as a way to stay fit through my fifties.
Despite the challenges of COVID, personal illness, bereavement, and the sheer remoteness of some locations, I have now completed 72 of the 85. As I approach my 60th birthday, my aim is to complete the final 13 in 2026.
Why Mountain Rescue?
I take the mountains seriously, plan carefully, and carry the right equipment — but accidents can happen to anyone. When they do, Mountain Rescue teams are often the difference between a safe return home and a serious outcome.
Highlights Along the Way
There have been many unforgettable moments, including:
• Carn Eige (1,183m): a 17 mile day taking in two Munros and three Munro Tops
• Bidean nam Bian (1,150m): stunning panoramic views and a challenging return route through the Hidden Valley, completing in the dark.
• Ben Vorlich (Loch Lomond): marking the late Queen’s funeral with a quiet dram of whisky on the summit
Each summit has reinforced my respect for the mountains — and for the volunteers who respond when things don’t go to plan.
The Final 13 County Tops to Complete
England: Suffolk✅ 7th June 2026, Lincolnshire ✅ 24th May 2026, Northamptonshire, Cumberland
Wales: Caernarvonshire, Pembrokeshire ✅ 30th March 2026 , Cardiganshire✅ 28th August 2026 Scotland: Inverness, Roxburghshire ✅ 5th April 2026, Shetland ✅ 26th June 2026, Orkney ✅ 24th June 2026, Sutherland ✅ 3rd July 2026, Nairnshire ✅ 21st June 2026. Many of these remaining County Tops are among the most remote of the entire challenge.
How You Can Help.....
I am aiming to raise at least £5,000, with an ambitious target of £10,000, to support Mountain Rescue teams across the UK.
Every donation — large or small — helps keep these volunteers trained, equipped, and ready to respond when someone needs them most.
If you’re able to support this challenge, donate, or share the page, I would be incredibly grateful.
Thank you for helping turn every step of this journey into real support for Mountain Rescue.
Jane
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