Scotland — A Scottish scaffolder has captured national attention after the BBC aired a documentary following his extraordinary eight-year mission to descend all 282 of Scotland’s Munros — with his mountain bike.
Sean Green, a scaffolder with i-Scaff, combined his passion for cycling and the outdoors to take on a challenge few would dare attempt: riding down every Munro — Scotland’s peaks over 3,000 feet, often carrying his bike to the summit before making treacherous descents.
“It’s not about records or headlines,” said Green in the documentary. “For me, it’s about the adventure, the challenge, and proving to myself that it could be done.”
Balancing Work, Family and an Obsession
The feat has taken Green across some of the most remote and dangerous landscapes in Scotland, including Fisherfield in the northwest Highlands and the iconic Cuillin Ridge on Skye.
Juggling his full-time job as i-Scaff’s Distillery Site Supervisor, family commitments, and the unpredictable Scottish weather, Green’s journey became as much about endurance and resilience as it was about skill.
“There’s nothing quite like standing at the top of a mountain you’ve carried your bike up, knowing you might be the first person to ride it back down,” he said.
A Passion Born in the Hills
Raised with a love of Scotland’s outdoors, Green said the hills captured his imagination from a young age. His earliest memories include pretending to ride handlebars down hills on foot, long before he owned a bike.
Despite injuries, financial setbacks, and personal loss — including the passing of his father during the challenge — Green refused to give up.
“I’ve been close to walking away, but this became part of who I am,” he admitted.
A Message of Respect and Inspiration
Throughout the documentary, Green speaks candidly about the dangers of both mountain biking and mountaineering, warning that Scotland’s hills demand respect.
“People often don’t realise how dangerous it can be. The mountains will still be there tomorrow — you’ve got to make sure you are too,” he said.
Green has also taken on ambassador roles with environmental groups, promoting responsible access and path conservation in Scotland.
For Green, the project wasn’t just about personal achievement.
“If I’ve inspired just one person to go outside and chase their own challenge — that’s better than any medal,” he said.
Now with just two Munros left, Green hopes to complete his epic mission this summer, before turning his focus back to family life. Though, as he admits, the pull of Scotland’s mountains will never leave him.
Watch the documentary on the BBC iPlayer here
