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Project Kilimanjaro

20th September 2025 · 7 Day Trek · Tanzania, Africa

In September 2025, I set out on one of the greatest challenges of my life... to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895m. Over seven unforgettable days on the Machame Route, our team trekked through lush rainforest, across barren alpine desert, and into the thin, icy air of the Arctic summit zone. Each day brought new tests of endurance from long ascents and altitude struggles to bitter cold and exhaustion but also moments of awe: glowing sunsets, starlit skies, and the unshakable camaraderie of our guides, porters, and teammates.

On Summit Day, after a night of steady climbing under the stars, we reached Uhuru Peak, standing at the roof of Africa as the sun rose over the glaciers and endless plains below. It was a moment of resilience, teamwork, and humility. A reminder that the greatest victories are shared, and that every step is built on the support of others.

The expedition didn’t end at the summit. We descended through Mweka Gate to complete the journey, before spending three extraordinary days on safari across Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, witnessing elephants, lions, flamingos, and the raw beauty of Tanzania’s wildlife. The expedition with this group was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, one that tested my limits, deepened my appreciation for nature and proved the power of determination and teamwork.

Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

6th September 2025 · 12 Hours 25 Minutes · United Kingdom

Three iconic Welsh mountains, one epic day. This is the full journey through Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon, completed in 12 hours and 25 minutes as the final training session before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Every peak brought something different, eerie fog, steep climbs, dramatic ridge walks, and stunning views all day. This wasn’t just about fitness, it was about planning and pushing limits.

• Peak 1: Pen y Fan, Distance: 7.6km, Elevation Gain: 552m, Time to Summit: 1 hour 29 minutes, Calories Burned: 908kCal

• Peak 2: Cadair Idris, Distance: 9.6km, Elevation Gain: 878m, Time to Summit: 3 hours 15 minutes, Calories Burned: 1980kCal

• Peak 3: Snowdon (Rhyd Ddu Path): Distance: 12.4km, Elevation Gain: 946m, Time to Summit: 3 hours 27 minutes, Calories Burned: 2183kCal

🟰 Stats Overview: Distance: 29.6km, Elevation Gain: 2376m, Moving Time: 8h 11m, Elapsed Time: 12h 25m, Calories Burned: 4971kCal

Trail Running the Coledale Horseshoe

27th August 2025 · 8 Wainwrights · Lake District, United Kingdom

Coledale Horseshoe... What was meant to be a 10k morning run turned into a spectacular 17.65km loop around the Coledale Horseshoe in the North-Western Fells of the Lake District, and it was worth every extra step. Starting at 7:00am from Braithwaite, we beat the rain and made the most of a tight weather window. A steep 5km climb set the tone, but once on the ridge, it opened up into a stunning sweep across 8 Wainwrights:

• Grisedale Pike - 791m • Hopegill Head - 770m • Crag Hill - 839m • Sail - 773m

• Scar Crags - 672m • Causey Pike - 637m • Outerside - 568m • Barrow - 455m

The terrain was perfect for hiking the climbs, running the flats, and descending. Views from Grisedale Pike, Crag Hill and Causey Pike were phenomenal, despite a heavy ceiling of cloud and intense wind in places. The vibrant purple heather on Outerside lit up the hillside, and the drop in temperature coming off Sail signalled rain on its way.

As a result of this Ard Crags and Knott Rigg will have to wait for another visit. 3 hours 53 minutes. 1,357m of elevation. A perfect blend of endurance, awareness and adaptation. Another solid step towards Kilimanjaro in September.

Surrey Three Peaks Challenge

9th August 2025 · 12 Hours · United Kingdom

The Surrey Three Peaks Challenge consisted of a 35km trek through woodland trails, hidden ridges and historic summits. The route took us up Leith Hill (294m), Holmbury Hill (261m) and Box Hill (224m), our route also took in Denbies Vineyard, Sewer’s Copse and Ranmore Common (Should be the Surrey 6 peak Challenge), climbing a total of 1,536m in total.

The shaded canopy kept us cool on a hot summer’s day, while the landscapes felt surprisingly remote despite being so close to towns and roads. From the top of Leith Tower, we enjoyed panoramic views stretching from London landmarks to the south coast. Holmbury Hill offered a steep scramble and the remains of an Iron Age fort, before we finished on Box Hill at sunset – golden skies marking the end of a challenging and rewarding day.

This adventure was also a chance to test equipment and mindset ahead of our Kilimanjaro expedition, proving that with the right preparation, big goals become achievable.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge (Trail Running)

27th July 2025 · 12 Hours · United Kingdom

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is a 24-mile route taking in 3 summits. Starting with Whernside (736m), this took 2.5 hours, with a run across the flats and a strong march up what felt steeper than any of the National 3 Peaks. With only a handful of walkers and runners on the hill, it felt like I had it to myself. After meeting Sarah and Hannah for water at Ribblehead Viaduct, I ran the 10km stretch to Pen-y-Ghent, bouncing across boggy ground that felt like rice pudding skin!

Pen-y-Ghent (694m) was a steep climb, finishing on a stairway into the sky. The descent brought scrambling sections, where I slipped and grazed my knee, helped up by a fellow hiker—much appreciated. Support stop at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, then back out: 15km done, 5.5 hours in, one peak to go.

Ingleborough (723m) was as stunning as ever. Fatigue slowed me, and the summit winds were fierce, so I didn’t linger. The descent mixed stone paths, climbs, boardwalks, and limestone trails before the final stretch through fields back to the campsite.

Huge thanks to:

• Sarah & Hannah, my support crew

• Yorkshire Dales National Park maintenance team

• Philpin Farm Campsite

• The Station Inn Ribblehead

National Three Peaks 24-Hour Challenge

21st June 2025 · 23 Hours 54 Minutes · United Kingdom

Ben Nevis Summit - 4,413 ft

Scafell Pike Summit - 3,209 ft

Snowdon Summit - 3,560 ft

We tackled the UK Three Peaks Challenge, and successfully climbed Scotland, England and Wales’ highest mountains within 24 hours as an extension to Martin's Couch 3 Marathons in 2 weeks within 14 months challenge fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust.

We experienced every weather and every emotion along the way - starting with sunshine and smiles on Ben Nevis, getting hours ahead of our target timings, then a long drive to the Lake District, where torrential downpours and lightning brought the mental challenges on Scafell. Finally, a stormy drive to Wales for the most physical challenge of ascending Snowdon in darkness, fog and gale-force winds on zero sleep with knackered legs, with a mad dash descent to hit that 23h56m finish time.

Carrauntoohil with Pat Falvey Adventures

22nd Febuary 2025 · Pat Falvey Adventures · Republic Of Ireland

Wow, what a fantastic day walking in the beautiful MacGillycuddy’s Reeks with 6 of Ireland’s highest peaks to climb including the highest mountain in Ireland, Carrauntoohil. With the down pours the night before and the storms due the day after, we felt very blessed that on the day the clouds stayed away and the sun shone on the Emerald Isle. And the isle certainly shone back with all its glory. Probably one of the most exquisite mountains and a create bunch of people to enjoy the experience with.

Thank you to Pat Falvey Adventure Travel / Personal Development / Corporate Training for the invite and being an incredible host. If you want to learn more about the expeditions Pat offers click the link - https://patfalvey.com/adventure-travel/

Hiking The Cleveland Way 109 Miles in 5 days

17 June 2023 · Royal National Lifeboat Institution · £1,169.00

Martin Sharp is raising money for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

We are preparing for a new adventure this June, raising money for a valuable part of the UK Coastline. We will be walking the Cleveland Way, a national route, which is recommended to be completed in 9 days, however, we aim to complete it in 5… so it will be a challenge to complete more miles each day than a Roman legion, this is not just a long distance walk but a race against the clock. The journey will take us from Helmsley to The Brigg at Filey completing a total distance of 109 miles, in order to raise money for the RNLI!

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution are a charity that saves lives at sea. Powered primarily by donations, the @rnli was founded in 1824 and has since grown to operate from 238 lifeboat stations and 220 beach lifeguard units. Since opening its doors the organisation has saved 143,900+ lives, in 2021 408 lives were saved by the brave operational crew, 97% of which, are volunteers...

RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keep watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and the Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people from getting into trouble in the first place.

Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI’s help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe.

Update 21 June 2023 at 19:35

Thank you all so much for your support. The crews and lifeguards we spoke to on route were really grateful. We finished the Cleveland way in 5 days, setting off from Helmsley at 7am on Saturday and arriving at Filey Brigg at 7pm today.

Donation summary

Total £1,169.00

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Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge RNLI Fundraiser

28 August 2022 · Under 12 Hours · £465.00

Martin Sharp is raising money for RNLI - Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Andy A and I are going to attempt The Yorkshire Three Peaks, which is 24 miles (38.6km), and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent on Sunday.

While talking about it with some of our friends, we thought it would be great to be able to raise some money for a good cause at the same time.

Both of us love the water, and so many other people do as well. With both Andy and I canoeing all over, surfing along the coasts of the UK and enjoying swimming in the sea plus playing on the beaches with our families.

In fact, I met Andy in 2003 on a canoeing river trip in York.

Yet while there is so much beauty and enjoyment that can and should be shared, there is also the danger that comes from nature as well.

We know this is probably short notice, though better late than never, and hope you will give generously to the essential service that RNLI provide.

Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI’s help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe. RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.Thank you.