Representatives of Go South Coast have raised over £25,000 in honour of the operator’s late Managing Director Andrew Wickham by completing the National Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday 6 June.
That saw a group led by Mr Wickham’s successor Ed Wills (pictured, second from right) climb the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within a 24-hour period. Go South Coast constituent business Damory provided transport and volunteer drivers to convey challenge participants.
Go-Ahead Group CEO, Bus, Matt Carney (pictured, fourth from right) was also part of the group alongside some other representatives of Go South Coast’s parent.
At the request of Mr Wickham’s family, the money raised will go to Cancer Research, with the climbs accomplished close to the first anniversary of his death. He passed away over the weekend of 24/25 May 2025 at the age of 58 after a long illness.
Mr Wills has paid tribute to team members who completed the challenge, noting that it took much hard work and preparation to tackle the Three Peaks within 24 hours. “It meant a lot to all involved, given the very worthy cause behind the challenge,” he continues.
“I would like to thank my colleagues for giving their all – and for being such good company over the course of the weekend.” He previously noted how participants had been training hard for the endurance test.
The National Three Peaks Challenge sees climbers ascend Scafell Pike (3,209ft) in England, Ben Nevis (4,413ft) in Scotland, and Yr Wyddfa (3,560ft) in Wales. The cumulative climb is 11,182ft alongside 23 miles of walking and 462 miles of driving between the three locations.
