Lake District 3000’s

4 mountains in the Lake District National Park, all over 3000 feet and you're going to summit them all.

Optional amount of days

1 nights

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Event Summary

The Lake District is lucky to be home to the 4 mountains in England which are over 3000 feet (914m). This classic challenge involves you climbing to the summit of all of them consecutively.

This is a great endurance challenge and suitable for the fit hill walker. With different options of transport to get between the peaks, you can make the challenge as easy or as hard as you like.

Key Information

Location:

Event Base: Keswick
The Mountains
1: Scafell Pike (978m / 3,209ft)
2: Scafell (964m / 3,163ft)
3: Helvellyn (950m / 3,117ft)
4: Skiddaw (931m / 3,054ft)

Timing:

Time of Year: May - October
Start Event: 07:00
Cut off time: Various dependant transport choice.
Approx finish: 16 hours or 24 hours

Minimum Numbers:

Min. Number: 8 Participants
Max: Number: 20 Participants
Participants should be over 18 years.

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Transport choices

With 2 transport options available, you can choose how you'd like to get to the base of each mountains.

Minibus

Using a minibus and driver between the mountains gives the perfect flexibility in case of bad weather. Using a minibus will mean route choices can be altered if required, and your legs get a little rest!

Approx event time: 16 Hours

Cycling

Using a bike between the mountains is not only more environmentally aware but also increases the challenge difficulty!

Approx event time: 24 hours

NB: This event can also be run over 2 days using a minibus as transport. There is approx 8 hours of walking each day.

Event Includes

Qualified guides
Lunch, snacks & water
Hot evening meal and hot drink
Safety vehicles
Safety briefing
First Aid provision
Basic bike mechanic support
Route map + GPX route files
Marshals and signage
Photographs taken by event staff

Our support vehicle can carry clothes which you can change in to between mountains and will provide warm food and drinks.

Available Services

If you really want to pull out all of the stops, why not add some additional services?

Celebration food and drink
Bike hire
Full bike mechanical support
BBQ, beer and bubbly
Event t-shirts
Medals
Timing trackers
Start / Finish Race arch and branding
Professional Photographer
Professional Film maker

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We are always keen to discuss plans and ideas. Please get in touch so we can make this event happen for you.

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