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A three day challenge based in the English Lake District. Previous to 1974 and the formation of Cumbria the Lake District covered land in Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire. Over the three days we will climb the highest points in each of these old counties.

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Wednesday: Scafell Pike from Seathwaite
Thursday: Helvellyn & Striding Edge
Friday: Coniston Old Man

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Difficulty:	Hard
	3 days of walking with exposure at times
Distance:	Up to 16km / 10 miles per day
Ascent:	Up to 1190m / 4000ft per day
Duration:	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 Wainwright

A three day challenge based in the English Lake District.

Previous to 1974 and the formation of Cumbria the Lake District covered land in Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire.

Over the three days we will climb the highest points in each of these old counties:

The Old Man Of Coniston - Pre 1974 the highest point in Lancashire
Helvellyn - The highest point in Westmorland (and the 3rd highest point in England)
Scafell Pike - The highest point in Cumberland, and the highest in England.

Summits included on this route:

Dow Crag (Optional)	*778 metres/2552 feet*
Coniston Old Man	*803 metres/2635 feet*
Brim Fell	*796 metres/2612 feet*
Swirl How	*802 metres/2631 feet*
Weterlam (Optional)	*762 metres/2500 feet*
Birkhouse Moor	*718 metres/2356 feet*
Helvellyn	*950 metres/3117 feet*
Catstycam	*890 metres/2920 feet*
Lingmell (Optional)	*800 metres/2625 feet*
Scafell Pike	*978 metres/3209 feet*
Great End (Optional)	*910 metres/2986 feet*

Day 1: Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England and by far our most popular route. We probably climb Scafell Pike more than almost anyone else (John climbed it 72 times in 2008 and more in 2009) so why not take advantage of this experience and let us take you up the pick of the routes.

Day 2: Helvellyn
One of the most spectacular mountaineering routes in England, the third higest mountain in England is steeped in history.

Day 3: The Old Man Of Coniston
One of the most famous and popular mountains in the Lake District, another popular connection is the link between the Old Man and Arthur Ransome's Swallows And Amazons books, where The Coniston Old Man was known by the children as Kanchenjunga.

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

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking Boots or Walking Shoes
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable warm clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Water
Torch (Preferably a head-torch)
Warm hat
Gloves

Scafell Pike from Seathwaite

Another wet one I thought as I donned the waterproofs before exiting the car in Seathwaite to climb Scafell Pike. As I stood awaiting the group it was clear that they too had had the same idea, as 3 hooded figures approached, squinting against the April drizzle.

April 15, 2015

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Scafell Pike from Seathwaite

It's hard to imagine a better day to climb to the summit of England's highest mountain, with a bright and frosty start and visibility to the horizon. Few could have found reason to complain as we headed off from Seathwaite farm, with snow capped mountains, bathed in the morning sun in every direction.

March 25, 2015

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Helvellyn from Wythburn

A good day today climbing Helvellyn from Wythburn, cloud up high but some good views on the way up and down and not a breath of wind on the tops today.

November 27, 2014

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Scafell Pike from Seathwaite

A good day today climbing Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, despite some cloud on the top we had some great views on the way up and even avoided the forecast rain.

October 8, 2014

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Helvellyn Overnight Walk

A near perfect night for a Helvellyn Overnight Walk with a stunning sunrise from the summit of Dollywaggon Pike.

June 22, 2014

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Helvellyn and Striding Edge from Glenridding

A brilliant day climbing with some great people on Striding Edge and Helvellyn

April 24, 2014

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Helvellyn and Striding Edge

A blustery day today climbing Helvellyn by Striding Edge, taking in the tops of Birkhouse Moor and Catstycam along the way.

April 17, 2014

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Helvellyn by Striding Edge

A great day today climbing Helvellyn by Striding Edge and descending over White Side. Despite some cloud on the tops it was a remarkably calm day today.

April 10, 2014

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Scafell Pike from Seathwaite

A great day today climbing Scafell Pike from Seathwaite, despite a lack of views from the tops there was plenty of snow up high today.

March 5, 2014

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Coniston Old Man and Swirl How

A great day in the snow climbing Coniston Old Man, Brim Fell and Swirl How from Coniston. No views from the tops but some great snow conditions at last

February 4, 2014

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The 3 County Peaks: Wednesday 7th October 2015

Coniston Old Man and Swirl How