Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Day Walk

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Event Details

When: Saturday 7 September 2013
Where: Yorkshire, United Kingdom 
Distance: Approximately 12 hours of walking over an unevent terrain

Registration fee: £25 (non-refundable)
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £275

About the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Day Walk

The Yorkshire Three Peaks 12 hour challenge takes place in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of brooding fells, broad green dales and spectacular waterfalls! The park is dominated by the wild peaks of Pen-y-ghent (694 metre), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres).

The challenge is to follow a circular route of 25 miles on unevent terrain over these three peaks in 12 hours. The start and finish are situated in the picturesque village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

You will be guided throughout the event. You will follow limestone paths (although some sections are boggy) through a series of checkpoints, staffed by the events team of Mountain and Glen. In addition, further Mountain Leaders will be on the route itself at all times.  Each checkpoint will provide a water re-supply and hot drinks. 

Participants will need to have a good level of basic fitness and stamina - this is nearly the same distance as a marathon! You will be walking on some very boggy and uneven ground and should have some basic walking experience. You will need to be well prepared for a rapid change in weather conditions.

Itinerary

• Meet at 6am in Horton-in-Ribblesdale for registration and safety briefing
• Set off on theYorkshireThreePeaksat 7am
• After initially walking through the village you will first head for Pen-Y-Ghent, utilising parts of thePennine Way. After enjoying spectacular views from the summit you will descend towards the first checkpoint, then on towards Ribblehead via the local Mosses which cover the low Dales
• From here the route then follows the Settle toCarlislerailway, before starting the climb to the second summit of the route, Whernside
• The route then drops down to Chapel-le-Dale before the final climb of the day up to Ingleborough
• From here it is a steady descent back towards Horton in Ribblesdale at approximately 7pm

What's included

• Fully qualified guides throughout the challenge
• Mapping of the route, VHF radio communications linking all teams to the checkpoints along the route
• Safety vehicles at all checkpoints
• Hot and cold drinks throughout the challenge

What's excluded

• Travel to and from the start and finish
• Packed lunch and snacks during the walk
• Accomadation - If participants wish to stay before or after the event, they will need to organise their own accommodation

Register your interest

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A welcome pack full of fundraising tips to help you get started
• A free Epilepsy Action T-shirt
• Free training plans and kit list 
• Fundraising support and encouragement from our dedicated team
• Secure online sponsorship pages