Scafell Pike Challenge

Day Walk 

Why not take on the challenging trek up Scafell Pike to an incredible 3,208 feet – 978 metres?

Location:
Lake District, United Kingdom

Date:
Sunday 15 July 2012

Distance:
Approximately six to eight hours’ walking over uneven terrain. The maximum gradient is approximately 1:5

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Entry fee: £25 (non-refundable)
Required minimum sponsorship: £175

The challenge

Scafell Pike, situated in the Cumbrian Mountains in the beautiful Lake District, is England's highest peak. 

Characterised by its crags and rugged terrain, it stands at 978 metres high (3,208 feet). Along with Ben Nevis and Snowdon, it is one of the mountains climbed as part of the National Three Peaks Challenge.

Originally the name ‘The Pikes of Sca Fell’ was applied to the peaks which are today known as Scafell Pike, III Crag and Broad Crag. Scafell Pike was donated to the National Trust in the first quarter of the 20th Century by Lord Leconfield. This was in memory of the men of the Lake District who fell in the First World War.

The walk should take somewhere between six and eight hours.

Itinerary

• Meet at 9.00am on the ‘Green’ at Wasdale Head.
• Safety briefing.
• Set off on the Scafell Pike Challenge, climbing steadily up Lingmell Gill and Brown Tongue. You will reach Lingmell Col for the final part of the route up to the summit. 
• After lunch on the summit enjoying the views across the lakes you will descend the mountain by the same route.

Includes

• A detailed safety briefing before the event
• Fully qualified guides throughout the challenge

Excludes

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

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans
• Constant fundraising support and tips
• A certificate to celebrate your success and completion of the challenge
• Advice and Equipment list

For further information on trekking events for Epilepsy Action, please contact our events team on 0113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk