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24 Peak Challenge: Private Guiding

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    The 24 Peaks Challenge is quite rightly considered one of the best challenge events in the Lake District. The route takes in 24 summits over 2'400ft in height in 24 hours, split over two days including Scafell Pike, Helvellyn, Bowfell and Great Gable. Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge in 24 hours?
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    Difficulty: Hard
      A long walk with high levels of exposure
    Distance: 50km / 31.5 miles approx.
    Ascent: 4000m / 13000ft approx.
    Time: 2 Days
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    Maximum Group Size: 10
    Minimum Group Size: 1

     

    "Doubly happy, however, is the man to whom lofty mountain tops are within reach."
    John Muir

    The Lake District 24 Peaks Challenge is a two day challenge over a walking distance of 31 miles which will push your mental and physical strength to the limit.

    The 24 Peaks is designed to involve fairly strenuous exercise and for your own safety you must be aware of this and consider carefully whether your general level of fitness, or any particular illness or ailment prevents you from participation.

    This is a tough challenge that will test your endurance and strength. Set in the stunningly beautiful Lake District you will climb 24 peaks in 24 hours, encountering difficult terrain, lengthy ascents and steep descents along the way.

    Summits included on this route:
       
    Day 1  
    Red Pike (Buttermere)
    755 metres/2477 feet
    High Stile
    807 metres/2648 feet
    High Crag
    744 metres/2441 feet
    Haystacks
    597 metres/1959 feet
    Green Gable
    801 metres/2628 feet
    Great Gable
    899 metres/2949 feet
    Lingmell
    800 metres/2625 feet
    Scafell Pike
    978 metres/3209 feet
    Great End
    910 metres/2986 feet
    Esk Pike
    885 metres/2904 feet
    Bowfell
    902 metres/2959 feet
    Day 2  
    Red Screes
    776 metres/2546 feet
    Dove Crag
    792 metres/2598 feet
    Hart Crag
    822 metres/2697 feet
    Fairfield
    873 metres/2864 feet
    Seat Sandal
    736 metres/2759 feet
    Dollywaggon Pike
    858 metres/2815 feet
    Nethermost Pike
    891 metres/2923 feet
    Helvellyn
    950 metres/3117 feet
    Lower Man  
    White Side
    863 metres/2832 feet
    Raise
    883 metres/2897 feet
    Stybarrow Dodd
    843 metres/2766 feet
    Watsons Dodd
    789 metres/2589 feet
    Great Dodd
    857 metres/2812 feet


    "The best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun."
    Alex Lowe



    Day 1:
    After an early morning pick up in Ambleside we will be transported to the village of Buttermere where the challenge begins. Day one crosses several of the most famous mountains of the Lake District, including The Buttermere Fells, Great Gable, Bowfell and Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Descending in the evening to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Langdale Valley.

    Day 2:
    Another early start for day 2, this time traversing the long ridge above Ambleside, first climbing Red Screes and following the ridge north, crossing the Fairfield Massif to eventually climb Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England.

    What's included in this package:

    • Qualified mountain leader throughout the event with a detailed knowledge of the Lake District Fells
    • Transport to and from Ambleside

    Although we don't include accommodation on this event we are happy to suggest suitable accommodation from Hostels through to hotels.

    Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
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