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The Lakeland 3'000ft Peaks in 3 Days: Wednesday 16th September 2015

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The challenge consists of climbing the four peaks in England over 3,000ft in elevation. These comprise of: Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn & Skiddaw. The routes for each day will take in some of the most spectacular scenery in the Lake District with three magnificent fell walks.

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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: 8
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

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 Long Side before climbing to the summit of Skiddaw, the fourth highest of the Lakeland Peaks. We will then descend north over Bakestall by Dash Falls returning to High Side.

Day 2: 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.

Day 3: 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.

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

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