Participants will arrive at the hostel in the evening to meet the rest of the team and your challenge leaders. There will be a full safety briefing at approximately 8pm. Please note that tonight’s evening meal is not included, although you can purchase it from the hostel, a nearby restaurant or alternatively bring your own food to cook at the accommodation.
And we’re off! After a very early start and a hearty breakfast, the group will head off in minibuses to the start of the challenge in the nearby village of Grasmere.
From here the route will take you up to the summit of Fairfield before heading east and ticking off peaks as you go. You will finish the day on the summit of Red Screes before descending directly down to Ambleside for dinner in the hostel.
The 24 Peaks option - Fairfield route - 21km and 1,433m of ascent.
This is a long day that includes some of the most famous mountains in the Lake District, all directly overlooking lake Windermere. The 12 peaks for this day will be:
1. Stone Arthur
2. Heron Pike
3. Great Rigg
4. Fairfield
5. Scrubby Crag
6. Hart Crag
7. Dove Crag
8. Little Hart Crag
9. Middle Dodd
10. Red Screes
11. Raven Crag
12. Snarker Pike
The 5 Peaks option - Fairfield route - 13km and 910m of ascent.
This route is very similar to the 24 peaks option but includes fewer diversions to reach the additional peaks. The 5 peaks for this route are as follows:
1. Fairfield
2. Scrubby Crag
3. Hart Crag
4. Dove Crag
5. Little Hart Crag
This will be another early start with a minibus transfer to stunning Langdale.
You will begin the trek from the famous Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel and your first objective of the day will be the summit of Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. After reaching Scafell Pike the route heads back towards Langdale, ticking off the peaks as you go, before descending back into the valley to finish at the Sticklebarn pub. Here you will have your well-deserved celebration dinner before a minibus takes you back to the hostel.
The 24 Peaks option - Langdale route - 26km and 1,866m of ascent
This is the toughest of the two days and consists of greater distance, ascent and rougher terrain. However, with one day of walking in your legs, you will be surprised to find this easier going! The 12 peaks for the day will be:
1. Rossett Pike
2. Allan Crags
3. Great End
4. Ill Crag
5. Broad Crag
6. Scafell Pike
7. Esk Pike
8. Bowfell
9. Crinkle Crags
10. Long Top
11. Cold Pike
12. Pike O'Blisco
The 5 Peaks option - Langdale route - 19km, 1,235m ascent
The 5 peaks option of this route will still take you to the summit of Scafell Pike, but as you return to Langdale you take a more direct route. The 5 peaks on this route are as follows:
1. Rossett Pike
2. Allan Crags
3. Scafell Pike
4. Ill Crag
5. Great End
After a relaxing breakfast overlooking lake Windermere, you will be free to depart.
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