Lakes 24 Peaks Challenge

2 days and 24 Peaks!

Reap the epic rewards of the Lakes 24 Peaks Challenge!

The 24 Peaks Challenge in the Lake District is one of the most demanding mountain walking challenges in the UK – which makes completing it all the more rewarding! In 24 hours, you’ll scale a whopping 24 peaks, all of them over 2,400 feet (700m).

You'll be walking 30 miles (50km) across Cumbria, one of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes, plus you’ll ascend Scafell Pike, England’s highest peak. A high level of fitness, as well as strong determination and self-belief, is needed to get to the finish line!

We specialise in running our mountain challenges as small group events to ensure a strong camaraderie within the challenge team. Our small instructor to client ratios guarantee you a highly personal experience – our expert guides will know you by name and support you on every step of the journey!

This ambitious mountain adventure is not to be underestimated, but the sense of achievement and satisfaction you’ll gain completing this challenge is incredible.

Lakes 24 Peaks CHallenge Stats

Total Distance: 50km (30 miles)
Ascent: 4263m (13,986ft)
Estimated Time: 20-24hours
Difficulty Level: 4/5 – a strenuous challenge

What's Included?

Experienced and qualified Mountain Leaders
Low Instructor to client ratio (1:12)
Transport from various locations in the South East
Bunkhouse accommodation
Catering throughout the challenge
Pre-challenge information pack (includes 12-week fitness plan and equipment guidance)
An eco-friendly adventure (we're a carbon neutral company)
Certificate of achievement

If you're up for a challenge but fancy something a bit less demanding, why not try the UK 3 Peaks Challenge or Yorkshire 3 Peak Challenge?

Information

Season

April to October (the Lakes 24 Challenge is not a single event that runs on one particular date – you can complete it whenever you decide to take the plunge!)

Duration

3 day trip, 24 hour challenge

Group Size

8-12 (for larger group bookings, visit the ‘Groups’ section below)

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18 Fitness level: A high level of fitness is required to complete this challenge

hatt adventures team

Mountain Leaders – You’ll be guided by an expert instructor who holds a Mountain Leader qualification and has experience of the Lakes 24 Peaks or other endurance mountain challenges. All Hatt Adventures group leaders are wilderness first aid trained and maintain radio communication with the support team during the challenge.

Support Team – Our support team's job is to transport you from peak to peak, as well as provide moral support (not to be underestimated!) and back up mountain safety to the Mountain Leader(s) if required.

Training for the 24 Peaks Challenge

We provide a full training package to ensure you are well-prepared for your challenge. This includes a fitness training program put together by our fitness endurance specialists, plus important information on walking boots, clothing, equipment, and the best places to buy them from.

We also run regular Mountain Training Days in various beautiful locations across the UK, which will give you the opportunity to try out your equipment, break in your boots and test your fitness.

Fundraising for Charity

If you are completing the Lakes 24 Challenge to raise money for charity, you’ll need to book your space and pay the standard event fee. With all challenge logistics – including transport from the South East – included, you’ll have more time to focus on raising money for your worthy cause!

Organising a Lakes 24 Challenge fundraising event for a larger group? Check out the ‘Groups’ section below for extra info!

Conservation and the Lakes 24

Every year, thousands of people attempt this challenge in small unsupported groups or as large organised events. At Hatt Adventures we are very aware of the environmental impact this is having, which is why we run our challenges in a responsible way. We plan our timings to ensure that we are not disturbing the local residents at unsocial hours of the night and we ensure that all our clients are fully briefed on the environmental impact the events can have on the mountains and how to minimise them. We also only run small events, thus reducing our impact on the mountain trails.

Groups

Group Price

£5,600 for up to 12 people

We can cater for larger private groups and can arrange various, transport, catering and accommodation options.

Challenge Teams

Depending on the size of the event, we may transport your group in multiple minibuses. If this is the case, we will divide you into smaller groups for the duration of the challenge. You will be able to choose your group (depending on your fitness level and mountain walking experience) on the first evening but once in your group, you will not be able to change as the minibuses won’t always be together.

Itinerary

Day 3

Breakfast - (Included) buffet-style breakfast.
Lunch - (Self catered) at the services as we drive South.

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