The Yorkshire 3 Peaks (2+1) Challenge 2012

Friday July 13, 2012 to Sunday July 15, 2012

The Yorkshire Dales is the UK’s most impressive Limestone scenery :- a spectacular earthly paradise with a subtle and enchanting mixture of broad dales, sweeping moorland, sylvan waterfalls and mellow villages with striking limestone pavement and dry stone walls ascending harmoniously from the valley floor to the barren steep summits of Yorkshire’s highest peaks.

The 3 Peaks of Yorkshire Challenge is regarded as one of the UK’s Classic Walks – 26 miles long and is completed on average in 10 – 14 hours – each peak taking around 3 – 4 hours.

NOTE :- We will be completing the 3 Peaks over 2 days.

The Yorkshire Peaks though not mountains as such are high enough to give walkers moderate to strenuous exercise dependant on how many are tackled in one day. Rest assured however that even over 2 days this is a serious challenge.

The peaks are set in the heart of Limestone country and historically over the years they have attracted thousands of walkers.  Each peak has a series of steep inclines on uneven stone steps for ascent and descent however in the past 15 years  much work has been done to construct flagstone paths and steps which make the terrain much more walker friendly. Nevertheless the peaks are still challenging providing a great training environment amongst beautiful countryside.

So, fasten those boots tightly, shake out those calf muscles and prepare for a typical tough Compton Hospice challenge. It may only be 23 miles over 2 days but these Peaks are re-known for debilitating and exhausting any trekker not prepared with true grit and a sense of adventure.

Based at The Old School Bunkhouse, Chapel le Dale near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, the planned weekend will involve walking the three Yorkshire Peaks within the Yorkshire Dales National park over 2 days.

Day 1. Pen-y-Ghent (694m) and Ingleborough (723m) 15 mile
Day 2. Whernside (736m) 8 mile
Ordnance Survey Map 1:25 000 – Outdoor Leisure 2. Yorkshire Dales - Southern and Western areas

This challenge is moderately demanding but can be achieved by someone with an average level of fitness.

To download an information and registration pack click here (please note that this will not open a seperate web page, so to return to Compton website click back on your browser)

To read about our past weekend walkers challenges click here:

www.compton-hospice.org.uk/news/fundraising/community/oh-we-do-like-to-be-beside-the-seaside-/

www.compton-hospice.org.uk/news/fundraising/community/challenging-times-on-the-pennine-way/

www.compton-hospice.org.uk/news/fundraising/community/from-offa-s-dyke-to-scafell-pike/

www.compton-hospice.org.uk/news/fundraising/community/hi-king-offas-dyke/

If you think you have got the stamina to complete the challenge and would like further information, please call Michelle Price on 0845 2255 497 or email us using the contact link below.

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