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Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Kilbirnie resident keeps on climbing in new hiking challenges
A Moorpark Place resident has scaled two of Scotland's most iconic peaks, Ben More and Stob Binnein, all in a single day. The Active Care Group's residential service supports adults with autism and learning disabilities, and strives to help individuals lead engaging, meaningful lives full of growth and opportunity. And one individual's determination embodies this completely. Sean is no stranger to these challenges and his progress since joining Moorpark Place has been remarkable. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily routines, his support worker, Guy, introduced a new way to stay active and motivated - physical activity. What began as walks around the neighbourhood evolved into runs and eventually full-scale mountain climbs, including Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike. His latest triumph has been conquering two Munros, Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet, in one day. Guy said: "Ben More was a mountain that I failed to reach 20 years ago, but with Sean at my side and his determination, we made it to the top. "We then continued on to climb Stob Binnein. The weather was perfect, and Sean loved every minute of it." Don't miss the latest Ayrshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter
Scotsman
22-04-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Kilbirnie resident Sean keeps on climbing in new hiking challenges
At Moorpark Place, one of Active Care Group's residential services supporting adults with autism and learning disabilities, they strive to help individuals lead engaging, meaningful lives full of growth and opportunity, and one individual's determination embodies this completely. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Sean is no stranger to these challenges, as he has scaled two of Scotland's most iconic peaks already, Ben More and Stob Binnein, all in a single day. Sean's progress since joining Moorpark Place has been remarkable. When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted daily routines, his support worker, Guy, introduced a new way to stay active and motivated: physical activity. What began as walks around the neighbourhood evolved into runs and eventually full-scale mountain climbs, including Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad His latest triumph has been conquering two Munros, Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet, in one day. Support Worker Guy, and Sean on their recent hiking challenge. 'Ben More was a mountain that I failed to reach twenty years ago,' said Guy. 'But with Sean at my side and his determination, we made it to the top. We then continued on to climb Stob Binnein. The weather was perfect, and Sean loved every minute of it.' Sean's story is a powerful reminder of how dedication, support, and a positive outlook can help us all reach new heights.
