Yorkshire 3 Peaks at Night

Level of difficulty

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks at night Challenge is graded as extreme. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind, who have taken part in other trekking challenges and now wish to test themselves in a more extreme environment. You can tell your supporters that on your Yorkshire 3 Peaks at night Challenge you will be:
•    Covering a distance of 38km.
•    Ascending over 1,500m during the night (that’s more ascent than Ben Nevis!)
•    Testing yourself to the limit by walking without sleep.

Travelling home tired after the challenge

This is a night challenge that will see you trekking through the night without sleep. We would strongly encourage everyone taking part in this challenge to consider their onward travel plans after the challenge.
If you are driving, then please consider booking a local accommodation option to avoid driving when tired. Alternative, please try to arrange for family or friends to drive for you.
This challenge is well served by the local train service, so please consider this as an option for travelling to/from this challenge and thus avoiding the problems of driving whilst tired.

Emergencies

Your leading team are trained to deal with emergency situations in remote areas and will be carrying a mobile phone and radios in case the emergency services need to be contacted. The event is not run as a race and you will never be encouraged to walk at a pace ‘beyond your ability’. There will always be a wide variety in people’s walking abilities which will be carefully managed by the leader team. This team will always keep the group together for maximum safety on each peak and set a sensible pace for all to achieve this challenge within 10-12hrs. A support vehicle will be available between each peak for anyone who is struggling.

Accommodation

No accommodation is provided on this challenge.
We would encourage everyone to book a couple of nights’ accommodation in the local area to fully recovered from the challenge and to appreciate the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales. There are lots of accommodation options in the local area. Please check out the Yorkshire Dales National Park website for more details.

Challenge timings

You will need to be at the registration point by 8.30pm on the day of arrival. There will be a short safety briefing before the planned start time of 9pm. The challenge is expected to take between 10-12 hours and we will be aiming to have everyone finished by 9am on the final morning of the challenge.

Please note: Whilst we shall do all we can to stick to this finish time, please make sure you book flexible return tickets as delays can happen and we cannot guarantee a precise finishing time or be held responsible for any missed transport.

Responsible Tourism

Charity Challenge believes that all of it’s challenges, whether in the UK or overseas, should have a positive impact on the communities we visit. 
In the UK we would encourage all participants to consider booking an additional nights accommodation in the area they are visiting so that they can fully enjoy their challenge experience. Many of our challenges are set in beautiful areas of the UK so why not turn your challenge into a weekend away and go out for a celebration meal in a local pub or restaurant.
For more details about our responsible tourism policy then please click here.

Terrain

The terrain on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks at night challenge is a mixture of footpaths and some stretches of country roads. There are several sections of the route that can be wet and slippery. The descent from Ingleborough, and ascent of Whernside are the steepest sections of the route and should be taken with care, especially at night.

Weather

This is a UK challenge so please come prepared for all types of weather! There is a very good chance that you may experience all 4 seasons in one day! Whilst we would encourage everyone to check the weather forecast before travelling we would remind everyone to make sure you always carry with your warm tops and waterproofs during the challenge.
The weather during the night can be much colder than during the day and you should take this into account when choosing your clothing for the challenge.

Leadership

All of our challenge leaders holding walking and first aid qualifications. They are extremely experienced, and many of them have worked overseas with Charity Challenge. All of our leaders are there to ensure that everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge. They are there primarily for your safety so please respect any decisions they make during the course of your challenge.

Getting to and from the challenge

The start and finish point for this challenge is the village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The village is served by the train line between Leeds and Carlisle. Pay and display car parking is available in the village.
Please note: We will send you precise instructions about how to get to the registration point, and the timings of the event, one month prior to the challenge. 

Group size

You will be joining a group of between 10 and 50 likeminded challenge participants.

Toilets

There will no toilets available during the challenge. Toilet facilities are limited to the great outdoors!

Insurance

We don’t offer insurance for our UK trips, as any medical emergencies would naturally be covered through the NHS. Therefore the main thing that you will not be covered for is cancellation. You can see our cancellation policy within our terms and conditions here. If you wish, you could look into your own policy that covers cancellation for travel within the UK.

Safety

Charity Challenge considers the safety of all of our participants and staff to be a top priority, and as such we have set up Challenge Safe, one of the most advanced and thorough safety management systems in the industry. Challenge Safe formalises our ethos when it comes to safety, and brings together the procedures and risk management strategies that we use to audit all aspects of our challenges, from vehicles to accommodation to the challenge activity itself. Your welfare is absolutely paramount!
Here are a couple of important points that you should be aware of:
•    Walking at night can feel very different to walking during the day. Take time to be accustomed to the differences.
•    Rocky ground can become even more demanding during a night challenge.
•    In can get very cold on the summits, especially during the night, and you should still make sure that you have all appropriate clothing and kit, especially warm layers and waterproofs.

Training

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks at night Challenge is a long, sustained event of up to 10 hours and covering varied terrain. Therefore, it requires a good level of fitness. The ideal training for this challenge is, naturally, walking along similar terrain. However, if you do not have the luxury of living near the great outdoors, then the gym or walking in your local area are good places to start. Most training should be part of an ongoing lifestyle, but if this is not the case then you should begin training 4-6 months prior to the challenge and gradually build up. Remember to use the clothes, equipment and especially the shoes that you will be wearing on the challenge in order to get them worn in.
The more you exercise before the challenge, the more you will get out of it. Also see your Charity Challenge Fitness Training notes.

Clothing and equipment

Equipment of good quality and durability could make the difference between a fantastic challenge experience and an uncomfortable one. For this challenge, waterproof and well-worn in boots or walking shoes will be indispensable. The terrain is uneven and can be very rough, so it is vital that you use boots or walking shoes with good grip. Sports trainers are not suitable.
A head torch is vital for this challenge, and you should make sure that your headtorch has fresh batteries. We would recommend that you test your headtorch before arriving to make sure that it is powerful enough for you to be able to see ahead of you during the challenge. 
A full kit list for this challenge can be found on the website.
Once you book you will have access to kit discounts with our partners Outdoor Hire and Cotswold

How do we follow the route

You will be accompanied by our fully qualified challenge leaders at all times. These leaders will navigate the route so you can conserve all of your energy for completing the challenge.

How is the group managed

All Charity Challenge events are led by fully qualified walking leaders and operated as a team challenge. We encourage all participants to work together to complete the challenge. We believe that your experience is always enhanced by taking time to talk to your fellow challenger’s and learn about their inspiring stories. Our challenges are not designed as a race, and the route will not be marked with arrows for you to follow.  

Food and drink

No evening meal is provided on the evening of the challenge. You should make sure that you have already eaten before arriving at registration.
At each checkpoint between the peaks there will be water and checkpoint snacks available.
We would advise that everyone also bring some of there own snacks to keep them going during the day.
Breakfast after completing the challenge is included.

Why book with Charity Challenge

•    Fully supported night trekking challenge. Checkpoints, walking leaders and support vehicle throughout the night.
•    Celebration breakfast at the finish.
•    The very highest quality Yorkshire 3 Peaks at night challenge on the market!

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

We do not professionally vet your medical details. Please assess for yourself whether you are fit and able to take on the challenge. Please review the detailed Trip Notes and itinerary to get a better idea of what is involved. Please speak to your doctor or specialist if you have any concerns about taking part. If you think that there are things we can do to make the challenge more accessible/comfortable for you, it is your responsibility to let us know, and we will then let you know if we can accommodate your request.

Medical Support

First Aid qualified staff will be provided with the medical details that you give on your booking form but please note that they are on the challenge to support with medical matters related to the challenge environment and terrain itself, i.e. heat/cold, high altitude and so on. They will deal with any incidents and accidents (cuts, sprains, breaks and so on). They are not intended to continue any ongoing specialist medical care that you receive in the UK for pre-exiting medical conditions, and should not be assumed to have any professional experience of your specific medical condition.

If you have any specific needs around pre-existing medical conditions, you should discuss with your family doctor or specialist in advance and can discuss any advice given by them with the challenge leader or doctor.