TAKE ON 418FT FOR YOUR LOCAL AIR AMBULANCE
Be brave for local families. Take on our 418ft Abseil Challenge and help fund lifesaving critical care across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland.
⚠️ Places are limited and we urgently need more supporters to sign up this week.
Your place could help make a lifesaving difference when local people need us most.
Key Details
Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
Location: National Lift Tower, Northampton
Challenge: 418ft Abseil
Registration Fee: FREE
Fundraising Target: £300
Supporting: Your Local Air Ambulance
Why Take Part?
Every day, Your Local Air Ambulance is called to people experiencing life-threatening injuries and medical emergencies.
From serious road traffic collisions to cardiac arrests and major trauma incidents, our crews bring advanced critical care directly to the patient.
By taking on this challenge and fundraising, you'll help keep our helicopters and critical care cars responding when every second counts.
Your courage could help save a life in your local community.
Take on the World's Tallest Permanent Abseil Tower
Standing at an incredible 418ft, the National Lift Tower in Northampton offers one of the UK's most exhilarating challenge events.
Step over the edge and experience an unforgettable adrenaline rush while raising vital funds for Your Local Air Ambulance.
Whether you're an experienced thrill-seeker or taking on your first challenge event, this is your chance to do something extraordinary for a lifesaving cause.
Never Abseiled Before?
Don't worry – no previous experience is needed.
Our expert instructors will provide a full safety briefing, equipment and support throughout the challenge.
Many participants will be taking on an abseil for the very first time.
You don't need experience — just the courage to take on the challenge.
We'll Support You Every Step of the Way
When you sign up, you'll receive:
- Fundraising tips and resources
- Support from our events team
- Help reaching your fundraising target
- An unforgettable challenge experience
Ready to Take on 418ft?
Challenge yourself. Support local families. Help keep lifesaving critical care responding when every second counts.
Sign up today. Challenge yourself. Help save local lives.
```✓ FREE ENTRY
✓ BRANDED GOODIES
✓ FUNDRAISING SUPPORT & RESOURCES
✓ IDEAS TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR TARGET
✓ AN UNFORGETTABLE 418FT CHALLENGE
HELP US SAVE LIVES
Over the past 20 years, Your Local Air Ambulance has saved thousands of lives.
Our critical care teams can be on the ground within minutes, delivering lifesaving care to give patients the very best chance of survival and recovery.
We receive no government or National Lottery funding and rely entirely on voluntary donations to raise the £2,300 needed for every mission.
Support past patients like David by taking on a fundraising challenge today and become our latest lifesaver.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your fundraising. We'll also provide:
- An instant online fundraising page
- Support from one of our friendly fundraisers to get the most out of your experience with us
- Virtual Gamification badges when you hit your key milestone moments
- And the knowledge that your fundraising will help us to save more lives
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I get in touch?
You can email us at challenge@theairmbulanceservice.org.uk or by calling 0300 3045 999
What if the weather is bad on the day?
They have both inside and outside abseils, which means even in the event of bad weather, we never have to cancel an event.
Check out a 360 view of the tower!
Is there a minimum age?
Yes – 12. You will need signed parental consent if you are younger than 18. There is no maximum age and the current record is 79 89 91 years old!
Is there a weight limit?
Yes – there is an upper limit of 136kg (21st 5lb). There is no minimum weight.
