Seven Hills. One Mission.

Seven hills.
Seven hours.
Seven food banks across the city.

Climb Edinburgh’s seven hills in around seven hours and raise at least £70 to support Edinburgh Food Project on Sunday 11 October 2026.

This is bigger than a challenge.

Climb Seven. Change Lives.

Take on Edinburgh’s ultimate urban adventure – a little over 14 miles with more than 2,200 feet of climbing and descending across the city’s iconic seven hills. Tough, unforgettable, and packed with incredible views, this is a challenge that will test your legs, and determination from start to finish.

Every step you take helps provide food, dignity, and support to people across Edinburgh who need it most.

By taking on the challenge and raising £70, you’re helping keep seven doors open each week, our foodbanks are where crisis is met with dignity.

Because of supporters like you:

  • Emergency food comes with dignity
  • Crisis support includes practical guidance
  • People facing impossible choices are not facing them alone
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What’s the Challenge?

Take on Edinburgh’s iconic Seven Hills in one epic circular route.

  • Start & finish: Calton Hill
  • Hills include:
    • Arthur’s Seat
    • Blackford Hill
    • Craiglockhart Hill
    • Corstorphine Hill
    • Braid Hill
    • Castle Rock
  •  Target time: ~7 hours (go at your own pace)

This will be a guided/led walk. Do it your way, walk with the team or take on the challenge with friends and family.

Your Fundraising Target

£70 represents your commitment to the Power of Seven helping sustain support across all seven foodbanks.

Your fundraising helps us:

  • Plan with confidence
  • Keep shelves stocked
  • Keep our van operational and on the road
  • Sustain our Money Advice Service
  • Respond to continued high demand

How It Works

  1. Sign up and pay £10 registration fee
  2. Set up your fundraising page
  3. Take on the Seven
  4. Make a real impact

We’ll support and walk with you every step of the way with tips, fundraising resources and EFP t shirt and encouragement.

What You’ll Get

  • Fundraising support and resources
  • Edinburgh Food Project t-shirt
  • Ideas to help you smash your £70 target
  • The chance to be part of something meaningful
  • A huge sense of achievement and post hike refreshments at the finish

Ready?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there will be a qualified first aider supporting the challenge throughout the day.

This is a led walking challenge rather than a race, so there will not be official water stations along the route. Please bring enough water for the day, and feel free to make any water stops when needed throughout the route.

There will be no event toilets on the route but everyone is encouraged to take breaks as and when required. There will be limited public toilets on route.

This is a guided group challenge, so participants will walk together with the event leaders. Nobody will be left behind, and we’ll keep a steady, supportive pace throughout the day.

We recommend bringing:

  • A refillable water bottle
  • Snacks or lunch for the day
  • Comfortable walking shoes or boots
  • Waterproof jacket and layers
  • Sun cream and hat (if sunny)
  • Fully charged mobile phone
  • Any personal medication you may need

We encourage everyone to aim for the fundraising target (£70), as every pound raised helps support people facing food insecurity across Edinburgh. Don’t worry if you don’t quite reach your goal, we’ll support you with fundraising ideas and tips along the way.

No, this is a fully led walking challenge, so participants will follow the event leaders throughout the route starting and finishing at Calton Hill.

Limited. Plan ahead, this is part of the challenge.

Absolutely. Take on the 7 together.

Even better. Every extra pound increases your impact.