Christian Horner will be one of 24 people taking part in the Ben Nevis Challenge this weekend to raise funds for Epilepsy Action.

He said: "I enjoy a challenge and I'm looking forward to all aspects of the weekend.

"I have epilepsy and this event seemed an appropriate way to help raise awareness of the condition and give something back.

"Although I had my first seizure when I was 11 months old, it was only recently that I realised I was actually quite fortunate in terms of my condition.

"I know that there are people who are in a far worse position than I am and so I am keen to be able to support a charity that helped my family when I was young."

The route begins with an old pony track that starts from Achintee in the beautiful and scenic Glen Nevis and crosses the flanks of Meall ant Suidhe.
The track then makes a series of uphill zigzags over increasingly boulder-strewn ground to the extensive summit plateau where remains of an old observatory can be found.

Paul Trainer of Epilepsy Action said: "Not only can it be considered a great personal achievement to have climbed Ben Nevis but those taking part will also be helping to promote, and raise much-needed funds for, Epilepsy Action."

Last year Epilepsy Action helped over 731,000 people via its range of services including its website – www.epilepsy.org.uk – and Epilepsy Helpline free-phone 0808 800 5050.