The Big Row Hike-Row 2025 - 3 Challenges, 3 Nations, 3 Days. This year, Ben Gallagher, Ambassador for Love Rowing, is taking on the ultimate test of endurance, resilience, and determination. From first light in the Highlands of Scotland to sunset in the valleys of Wales, Ben will row the three largest lakes/lochs and hike the nearest tallest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales — all in just 3 days. Think Beach Sprints meets Mountain Marathon... or a triathlon with a twist of water and altitude. The Challenge Scotland - Total Distance 49.94kms Row half of Loch Ness from Fort Augustus Hike Meall Fuar-mhonaidh (13.64km hike / elevation 699m) Complete the 36.3km row along the full length of Loch Ness England - Total Distance 34.22kms Row 18.08km on Lake Windermere Run through Ambleside Hike the Fairfield Horseshoe (16.14km hike / elevation 873m) Finish the day in Rydal Wales - Total Distance 30.8kms Row 6km across Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake) Summit Aran Fawddwy (18.8km hike / elevation 906m) Final the 6km row back across Llyn Tegid before sunset Ben’s Story - From Special Forces to World Rowing Podiums In 2019, Ben suffered life-changing injuries while serving in the British Army. He was shot multiple times and received severe blast injuries. The recovery was long — both physically and mentally — but through sheer resilience and an introduction to rowing, Ben found purpose again. From winning Invictus Games gold, to World Indoor Rowing Championships, Ben has shattered limits. Now, he’s on a mission to give back and make rowing accessible for everyone! Help Ben raise funds for Love Rowing, supporting projects that make rowing inclusive and accessible to all. OR join in and be part of it. Register for FREE and match part or all of the challenge. #TheBigRow2025 #RowHikeRow #RowingForAll #TransformingLives #LoveRowing