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Guided Walks in the English Lake District



The Lakeland 3000ft Peaks

The Lakeland 3'000ft Peaks
Monday 8th August 2011

£60.00


Difficulty: Hard
Distance: Up to 16km / 10 miles approx. per day
Ascent: Up to 1200m / 4000ft approx.
Time: 3 Days
Start Time: 10am


"This is the summit of England, and it is fitting that it should be sturdy and rugged and strong."
A.W Wainwright

The challenge consists of climbing the four peaks in England over 3,000ft in elevation. These comprise of:

  • Scafell Pike 978m / 3210ft
  • Scafell 964m / 3162ft
  • Helvellyn 950m / 3118ft
  • Skiddaw 931m / 3053ft

The routes for each day will take in some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District with three magnificent fell walks.

Summits included on this route:
   
Scafell Pike
978 metres/3209 feet
Scafell
964 metres/3163 feet
Birkhouse Moor
718 metres/2356 feet
Helvellyn
950 metres/3117 feet
Catstycam
890 metres/2920 feet
Ullock Pike
680 metres/2231 feet
Long Side
734 metres/2408 feet
Carl Side (Optional)
746 metres/2448 feet
Skiddaw
931 metres/3054 feet
Bakestall
673 metres/2208 feet


Up until 2000 all four peaks were included in a 24 hour challenge event, starting and finishing in Keswick, taking in 45 miles of Lakeland walking (or running) and over 3,800m of ascent.

Day 1: Skiddaw
Climbing from High Side near Bassenthwaite Village we will follow the fine western ridge over Ullock Pike and High Side before climbing to the summit of Skiddaw, the fourth highest of the Lakeland Peaks. We will then descend south to Keswick, a fine descent with great views over Derwent Water, Borrowdale and of our objectives for the next two days walking.

Day 2: Helvellyn
From Glenridding on the shores of Ullswater we will climb the famous Striding Edge ridge, a sharp ridge on the eastern flank of Helvellyn giving stunning views over the Eastern Lake District, before continuing to the summit of Helvellyn, the third highest peak in the Lakes. We will then descend the Swirral Edge ridge and follow the old mining track back to Glenridding.

Day 3: Scafell & Scafell Pike
A great days walking, climbing the two highest peaks in England, we will start and finish at Wasdale, where we will climb good paths to the summit of Scafell before continuing over Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. We will descend to Wasdale Head and a well deserved celebration of the past three days walking.

Want this walk on another day?
Why not make a private booking?
 

We can take a private booking for this or any other event on any other day of the year.

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Where to Meet: Various Locations
Time: 10am
Postcode: Various locations
Directions: Meet points and directions can be downloaded upon booking, each participant is responsible for getting themselves to the start points of the walks.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Equipment required:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Torch

The Lake District Walker is able to provide limited equipment for hire by clients, this includes waterproof clothing and warm clothing.
Equipment currently available is listed here

View past Lakeland 3000ft Peaks events in our blog here


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