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The Lakeland 3000ft Peaks

The Lakeland 3'000ft Peaks
Tuesday 3rd April 2012

£60.00


Difficulty: Hard
  The four highest summits in England, some exposure and rough ground
Distance: Up to 16km / 10 miles approx. per day
Ascent: Up to 1200m / 4000ft approx.
Time: 3 Days
Start Time: 10am
Maximum Group Size: 10
Minimum Group Size: 1


"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.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Equipment Required.

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Where to Meet
 (Tuesday) : 		High Side, Bassenthwaite
Time: 10am
Postcode: CA12 4QG
Grid Reference: NY 236 310
Directions: From Keswick: High Side is located on the A591, the main road between Keswick and Bassenthwaite. Leave Keswick on the A591, signposted to Carlisle crossing the A66 at the roundabout, follow this road trough Dodd Wood and continue until the Ravenstonedale Hotel is passed on the right.

A short distance after the hotel a lane will lead of to the right, signposted to Orthwaite, follow this lane for approx. 400m until a lay by is seen on the right, we will meet here.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Where to Meet
 (Wednesday) : 		Outside the Tourist Information Centre, Glenridding
Time: 10am
Postcode: CA11 0PA
Grid Reference: NY 386 169
Directions: From the South Lakes: From the A591 between Ambleside and Windermere turn onto the A592. Follow this road over the Kirkstone Pass descending to Brothers Water. Continue on this road to the village of Glenridding. A car park will be found to the left in the centre of the village, park here (pay and display) we will meet outside the Tourist Information Centre on the car park.

From the North Lakes: From the A66 between Keswick and Penrith turn off onto the A592, near the Rheged Centre, signposted to Ullswater, follow this road south along the shore of Ullswater to the village of Glenridding. A car park will be seen on the right (pay and display), just after the garage, we will meet outside the Tourist Information Centre in the car park.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

Where to Meet
 (Thursday) : 		Outside the Wasdale Head Inn, Wasdale
Time: 10am
Postcode: CA20 1EX
Grid Reference: NY 186 087
Directions: From Cockermouth: Follow the A5086 south past Egremont and continue to the village of Gosforth, turning off the main road and driving through the village, turn left at the mini roundabout and left at the next fork. Continue on this road and follow the signs for Wasdale Head and Wast Water. When a junction is reached on the shores of Wastwater turn left and follow this to Wasdale Head. A large car park will be seen on a field to the right of the road just before The Wasdale Head Inn, this is the best place to park and walk to the Inn where we will meet.
Full information will be provided in a download file upon booking

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