English 3000 ft Challenge

CLIMB ALL 4 OF THE ENGLISH 3000 ft PEAKS IN 1 WEEKEND

Sound like an interesting challenge?

Want to fast-track your Lakeland knowledge and enjoyment?

Fit, enthusiastic and have a passion for the outdoors?

To climb all four of the English Peaks over 3000 feet is a fantastic challenge, to climb them in one weekend is even more exciting. To climb them by their most interesting routes is an even greater experience

Helvelyn 950m (3118ft)  

Skiddaw 931m (3053ft) 

Scafell Pike 978m (3210ft) 

Scafell  964m (3162ft)

 

Day 1

Peak 1 - Helvellyn

From Glenridding on the shores of Ullswater we will climb the famous Striding Edge ridge, a sharp ridge on the eastern flank of Helvellyn giving stunning views over the Eastern Lake District, before continuing to the summit of Hevellyn, the third highest peak in the Lakes. We will then descend the Swirral Edge ridge and follow the old mining track back to Glenridding.

Peak 2 - Skiddaw

Following our ascent of Helvelyn we will drive to Keswick, Climbing from Lattrig up the steep but scenic trail above Keswick we will summit Skiddaw in the late afternoon light, before descending back to Keswick, a fine descent with great views over Derwent Water, Borrowdale and both of our objectives for the following days walking 

Day 2

Scafell & Scafell Pike

A great days walking climbing the two highest peaks in England, we will start and finish at Seathwaite, where we will climb good paths up the corridor route to the summit of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England before continuing over Mickledor and up the notorious 'Lords Rake' scramble before summiting Scafell. following our Scafell climb we will descend via Fox's Tarn and Mickledor before retracing our steps back to Seathwaite and a welcoming pint or three! 

 

Transport for this event will be provided to and from Ambleside, a good base in the Central Lake District. Where we will also be accommodated in the friendly and convenient Ambleside Backpackers Lodge on a B and B basis. 

 

Prices on application minimum 2 people

For bookings and further information please contact

Damon@impadventures.com Mob: 07768 608914