“If adventure has a final and all-embracing motive, it is surely this: we go out because it is our nature to go out, to climb mountains, and to paddle rivers, to fly to the planets and plunge into the depths of the oceans... When man ceases to do these things, he is no longer man”
Rusty Baille
One of the great 24 hour challenges the Lyke Wake Walk should not be underestimated, it is a tough walk over rough ground at times with over 1500m of ascent along the way.
Why not let our highly qualified instructors guide you through this tough days challenge.
“In the mountains there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can't”
Wilfrid Noyce
The Lyke Wake Walk is a long route, around 40 miles from west to east with over 1500m in ascent along the way and is often crossing some quite rough ground, although you are not crossing the highest summits this is a real challenge event!
From Osmotherley we will walk from west to east, crossing the moors to finish at Ravenscar on the North Sea coast, there are several road crossings along the route where there will be a support vehicle allowing anyone unable to continue to drop out of the challenge, and also to pick up and drop off food and drinks along the way.
What's Included:
- Fully qualified guides for the duration of the event
- Transport from Ravenscar back to start point
- Support vehicle throughout the event manned by a fully qualified guide
What isn't included:
- Food for your event (You should bring enough food to keep you going for 24 hours of walking, plenty of snacks and drinks, these can be stored in the support vehicle)
- Accommodation
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: Scarth Wood Moor Car Park, Nr Osmotherley
Postcode: DL6 3AA (Very approximate)
Grid Reference: SE 497 992
Directions
Osmotherley can easily be found just off the A19 to the north of Thirsk, follow the road through the village turning north up N End to Quarry Lane, follow this road past Cod Beck Resevoir until a car park is found to the right, we will meet here.
Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:
- Walking shoes / 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
For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:
- Spare Gloves
- Flask & Hot Drink
The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:
The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:
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