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The Lake District 24 Peak Challenge is a two day challenge over a walking distance of 31 miles which will push your mental and physical strength to the limit.
The 24 Peaks is designed to involve fairly strenuous exercise and for your own safety you must be aware of this and consider carefully whether your general level of fitness, or any particular illness or ailment prevents you from participation.
This is a tough challenge that will test your endurance and strength. Set in the stunningly beautiful Lake District you will climb 24 peaks in 24 hours, encountering difficult terrain, lengthy ascents and steep descents along the way.
Summits included on this route:
Red Pike (Buttermere)755 metres / 2477 feet
High Stile807 metres / 2648 feet
High Crag744 metres / 2441 feet
Haystacks597 metres / 1959 feet
Green Gable801 metres / 2628 feet
Great Gable899 metres / 2949 feet
Lingmell800 metres / 2625 feet
Scafell Pike978 metres / 3209 feet
Great End910 metres / 2986 feet
Esk Pike885 metres / 2904 feet
Bowfell902 metres / 2959 feet
Red Screes776 metres / 2546 feet
Dove Crag792 metres / 2598 feet
Hart Crag822 metres / 2697 feet
Fairfield873 metres / 2864 feet
Seat Sandal736 metres / 2759 feet
Dollywaggon Pike858 metres / 2815 feet
Nethermost Pike891 metres / 2923 feet
Helvellyn950 metres / 3117 feet
Helvellyn Lower Man925 metres / 3052 feet
White Side863 metres / 2832 feet
Raise883 metres / 2897 feet
Stybarrow Dodd843 metres / 2766 feet
Watson's Dodd789 metres / 2589 feet
Great Dodd857 metres / 2812 feet
Day 1:
After an early morning pick up in Ambleside we will be transported to the village of Buttermere where the challenge begins. Day one crosses several of the most famous mountains of the Lake District, including High Stile, Great Gable, Bowfell and Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Descending in the evening to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Langdale Valley.
Day 2:
Another early start for day 2, this time traversing the long ridge above Ambleside, first climbing Red Screes and following the ridge north, crossing Fairfield to eventually climb Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England.
What's included in this package:
- Qualified mountain leader throughout the event with a detailed knowledge of the Lake District Fells
- Transport to and from Ambleside
Although we don't include accommodation on this event we are happy to suggest suitable accommodation from Hostels through to hotels.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Postcode: LA22 9AN
Grid Reference: NY 376 046
Directions
The Bridge House is easily found in Ambleside Village, on the A591 Rydal Road, just north of the centre of the village towards the Rydal Road Car Park and the mini roundabout. The Bridge House will be found on the left of the road, opposite the SR Cunninghams / Jack Wolfskin shop.
The Bridge House, a small house built on a bridge over the beck is now a National Trust gift shop, we will meet outside the shop.
Bus Services
Ambleside is well served by buses, the main bus stop in Ambleside is 5 minutes walk away from the meet point.
- The 555 bus runs between Kendal and Keswick, passing through Windermere and Grasmere
- The 599 runs regularly through the summer months from Bowness, Windermere and Grasmere
- The 516 runs between Ambleside and the Langdale Valley
- The 505 runs between Coniston and Ambleside, via Hawkshead
Stagecoach bus timetables can be viewed here
Each participant is expected to bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:
Summer Events:
(November - March)
- Walking shoes / Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
Winter Events:
(April - October)
- Walking Boots
- Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
- Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
- Warm tops
- Packed lunch
- Spare clothing
- Water
- Hat
- Gloves
- Torch (preferably a headtorch)
- Spare batteries for the above
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink
The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:
- Snow Goggles
- Gaiters
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
- Ice Axe
- Crampons
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A long and tough but enjoyable 2 days walking Review by David
Overall Experience This was a very tough couple of days walking covering significant distance and ascent. It does require a deal of physical and mental grit to get through it - especially when the wind was blowing around 40 mph. However, it was really enjoyable and we were well supported by our guide - TJ - and the ground crew of John and Lyanda. Thanks for the experience. (Posted on 15/06/2018)
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24 Peak Epic Walk Review by Mikegriff35
Overall Experience Many thanks for a cracking couple of days walking which allowed me to tick off 14 new Wainwrights from my list..
Highly recommend the walk whether chasing peaks or not.. 2 great, but long days on the fells.. weather added to the journey even if it was quite blustery!!
Many thanks to all at Lake District Walker.. looking forward to my next walk with yourselves!!!
And the prosecco at the end was a nice, welcome touch.. (Posted on 29/05/2018) -
The 24 Peaks in 24 Hours Review by Ian Chapman
Overall Experience Just a great big Thankyou to John at the lake district walker & especially to Rik & Ross for providing us with 2 epic days out on sucessfully completing The 24 Peaks in 24 Hours..
2 great lads with huge knowledge & stories.
Definately come highly reccomended.
We wish you all well with your futures..
(Posted on 31/05/2016)
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Questions:
Question:
Is there a minimum number of participants for this event to go ahead?
Answers:
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Posted by John Scadding on Wednesday, 8 November 2017
For the majority of our events we do not require a minimum group size, however for some events, due to running costs and lengths of day we do have to stipulate a minimum group size for an event to go ahead.
For this event we have a minimum group size of 3 people.
Should we not reach this minimum number one month prior to the event we will contact you and offer you your choice of the following options:
- The option to wait until nearer the event date to see if we reach the minimum number.
- A transfer to another event of your choice (either on the same date or another).
- A Full refund
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