Adventure Events, Charity Challenges and Expeditions
Charity abseils, trail races, mountain challenges and expeditions from the Brecon Beacons to Kilimanjaro and Everest – plus safety and logistics for film, TV and car adverts. Run by AMI and IRATA qualified instructors with over 22 years’ experience.
Find Your Next Adventure
From a charity abseil down a cathedral to a summit day on Kilimanjaro, every event is planned, staffed and run by our own expert team.
Charity Abseils
Fully run abseils from cathedrals, towers, bridges and waterfalls – 10 to 200+ abseilers a day.
Trail Races
The Forest of Dean Ultra, Malvern Hills Trail Half and Symonds Yat Super Looper.
Expeditions Abroad
Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Toubkal and the Julian Alps.
Mountain Challenges
National 3 Peaks, Welsh 3000s and 10 Peak Challenges.
Film, TV and Car Adverts
Safety, rigging, logistics and presenting for the BBC, Land Rover, Hyundai, Suzuki and more.
Bespoke and Corporate
Tailored challenges for groups of 10 to 100 – free proposal.
Rock Climbing Courses
Taster sessions to learn-to-lead and multi-pitch courses in the Wye Valley and Avon Gorge.
Our Upcoming Races
Symonds Yat Super Looper
Six hours, one brutal 5.25 km loop with 100+ steps to the trig point. Medals at 6, 9 and 12 loops. New for 2027.
Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon
13 miles along the Malvern ridge with no cut-off time – a friendly classic that runners come back to year after year.
Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon
55 km self-navigated trail ultra from Beechenhurst – 230 runners in 2026, four aid stations and free photos.
Big Mountains, Small Groups, Expert Guides
We guide and organise expeditions around the world – as personal challenges, charity treks or bespoke trips for groups and brands. Every trip is led by qualified, experienced mountain leaders.
KilimanjaroTanzania · 5,895 m
Everest Base CampNepal · 5,364 m
ToubkalMorocco · 4,167 m
TriglavSlovenia · 2,864 mWe also guide in the Alps, Scotland in winter and further afield – including Mount Kenya’s Batian. See all overseas mountain guiding.
Adventure on Screen – and Safe Behind the Camera
We plan, rig and run the adventure for film crews, broadcasters and brands – from keeping a single camera operator safe on a cliff edge to running a full team in a night-time Alpine snowstorm. Dave also presents on camera, and was Technical Director on the stage production of Touching the Void, from Bristol Old Vic to the West End and a world tour.
- BBC
- The One Show
- Coast
- Channel 4
- Land Rover
- Jaguar
- Hyundai
- Suzuki
- Sony
- Montane
- Time Team
- Blink Films
- Bristol Old Vic
- Wales Millennium Centre
£8,486,800 Raised for Charity – and Counting
For over two decades our events have helped charities big and small raise extraordinary amounts. A single charity abseil can raise £4,000 to £80,000 in a day – Exeter Cathedral’s raised £53,000 – and our challenge events, treks and races add thousands more every year.
We run events for hundreds at a time: 200+ abseilers in a day, 230 runners on a forest ultra, and big charity teams on the National 3 Peaks and 10 Peak Challenges.
- Royal British Legion
- Parkinson’s UK
- Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity
- Hospiscare
- Dorothy House
- Age UK
- Children’s Hospice South West
- Brain Tumour Research
- Home-Start
- Comic Relief
Host of the Helly Hansen Dome Stage at ABR Festival 2026
In June 2026 Dave hosted the Helly Hansen Dome Stage at the ABR Festival at Ragley Hall – the UK’s biggest adventure motorcycling festival – interviewing some of the most remarkable adventurers of our time in front of packed audiences.
Dave’s guests included:
- Kenton Cool
- Charley Boorman
- Alan Hinkes OBE
- Colonel Sir John Blashford-Snell CBE
- Ed Clancy OBE
- Jordan Wylie MBE
- Andy Kirkpatrick
- Chris and Julie Ramsey
Looking for a host, speaker or adventure presenter for your event? Get in touch.
What People Say
“Definitely 5 stars ++ for an amazing two days of abseiling from the top of Bath Abbey tower. Dave, Robyn and Dean were fantastic to work with and they made the experience very special for all the abseilers who took the challenge.”
Genesis TrustBath Abbey charity abseil
“Just completed a 10 peak Brecon Beacons adventure with Dave and his team and had a great experience. It was a great challenge and superbly organised! Would recommend, a very professional outfit.”
ClientBrecon Beacons 10 Peak Challenge
“Dave and his team deliver absolutely flawless organisation, superb aid stations and stunning routes through the forest. As good as it gets when it comes to race events.”
RunnerForest of Dean Ultra 2025 and 2026
“This charity abseil started as a mad idea to celebrate my reaching 80… On the day, 54 abseilers aged 14–84 safely landed, had fun and measured a great sense of achievement. We have already raised £53,000 and it is still counting!”
Anne E.Exeter Cathedral abseil
“My favourite running event. Can’t stop coming back! Great route, great vibes, well organised.”
Richard H.Malvern Hills Trail Half 2026
“We had an amazing time on our course. Robyn our instructor was great – really kind and supportive, and has given us the confidence and skills to get outside and start having some adventures of our own.”
Jen and LukeRock climbing course
Led by Dave Talbot
Dave set up Dave Talbot – Adventure Events 16 years ago, after years working in the outdoor industry. He holds the highest UK qualification for climbing and abseiling with groups through the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI), alongside IRATA industrial rope access qualifications.
- 22+ years in the outdoor and adventure industry
- AMI and IRATA qualified, with a team of qualified, first-aid trained instructors
- £10 million public and employers liability insurance
- Technical Director on Touching the Void – Bristol Old Vic, the West End and a world tour
- Adventure presenter and safety lead for the BBC, Channel 4, Land Rover and Hyundai
- Host of the Helly Hansen Dome Stage at ABR Festival 2026
Questions About Our Adventures
Ready for Your Next Adventure?
Whether it’s a charity abseil, a team challenge, an expedition or a film shoot, tell us what you have in mind and Dave will come back to you, usually within one working day.