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Blood Cancer UK – Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct from £70 pp

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The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in support of Blood Cancer UK is one of the great outdoor challenges in the UK.  It will be a tough day, but worth it for that feeling of satisfaction upon completion.

Quick Facts

  • Guiding by experienced mountain leaders
  • Total Distance – 37km/24miles
  • Ascent: 1381m/4531ft
  • Target time: 12 hours
  • Amazing scenery in the Yorkshire Dales
  • We run this trip between May and October
  • Start & finish in Horton-in-Ribblesdale village

About & Details

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is without a doubt one of the most rewarding challenges in the UK. Starting and ending in Horton-in-Ribblesdale you take in 3 of the best known peaks in Yorkshire; Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m). The aim of the challenge is to walk this 24 mile route within 12 hours!

Inclusions

  • Professional event organisation
  • Qualified mountain leaders
  • Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
Exclusions
  • Travel to the start and finish points of the trip
  • Lunches, evening meals and beverages.
  • Personal Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Optional Extras

  • Accommodation £90.00 per person per night for twin accommodation (requires two people)
  • Accommodation £160.00 per night for single room accommodation

Please select from Optional Extras at Checkout

Guided Ascent Departures

We run the Yorkshire Three Peaks guided ascents every Saturday from April to the end of October.  To book any number of participants on to an event, simple select the date in the calendar and following the booking procedure. You will then receive an automated confirmation and full details will follow from our office in due course.

Package and Bespoke Options

If you would like to book this challenge as a package (accommodation included), or as a bespoke event, please contact our travel experts.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 – Saturday

    Meet your mountain leader in Horton-in-Ribblesdale ready for your challenge.  Following our chosen route we ascend Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside & Ingleborough before making our final descent back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Notes:

This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members’ fitness, weather conditions, accommodation availability, or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary. Every effort is made to fit the course around your needs and abilities.

The Route

Charity Information

About Blood Cancer UK

We’re a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research and supporting those affected. Since 1960, we’ve invested over £500 million in blood cancer research, transforming treatments and saving lives.

How to take part for Charity

For more details of how fundraising works please read our step by step guide here or contact us for help.

Maximum Adventure work with lots of charities to offer our events as fundraising opportunities.  You can find our Charity Events from the ‘Menu’ in the corner of your screen or from our homepage.  If your chosen charity is not listed, please contact us and we will be happy to approach them on your behalf.

Self Funding

With the self-funding fundraising method, you personally cover the full cost of the challenge.  This option means that there is no minimum sponsorship target due, but we encourage you to raise as much money as you can for the charity.

Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you