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Day 1: Skiddaw 10 miles, Starting from Lattrig Car Park, Taking the Cumbia Way going past the youth Hostel climbing Sale How then onto Skiddaw then down the tourist track
Day 2: Scafell and Scafell pike 10 miles, starting from Seathwaite/Wasdale walking to Styhead tarn up the corridor route from there make our way to Mickledore down to Foxes Tarn then onto Scafell from there reverse the route to Mickledore then from there climb to Scafell Pike then onto Sprinkling tarn walking to Stockley Bridge then onto the finish
Day 3: Helvellyn 8 miles, Starting from Swirls Car Park we take the path going to Browncove Crags onto lower man then Helvellyn from there we head towards Nethermost Pike then do down to the forest then follow the path back to finish
Thousands of metres of ascent and complex terrain lie ahead across multiple high summits. Your guide plans the route, manages safety on exposed ground and keeps the group moving at a sustainable pace from an early start through to fading light on the final descent.
Extensive mountain walking experience and excellent stamina are essential. Expect long hours on exposed ridges and summits, with your instructor making safety decisions on tired legs and adapting the route if conditions change across the high fells.
Challenge routes span the Lake District fells from Wasdale and Eskdale in the west to Glenridding and Keswick approaches in the north and east. Meeting points depend on the scheduled format and which peaks are being linked on your challenge day.
Full directions and an early start time are sent well in advance once your challenge date is confirmed, so you can plan travel and rest the night before.
Excellent fitness and extensive mountain walking experience are essential, including previous long Lake District or Scottish hill days. Full mountain kit is required, including headtorch, spare batteries and enough high-energy food and water for a very long exposed day.
This challenge is not suitable for beginners or those without significant prior experience on demanding UK mountain days. Get in touch to discuss your experience before committing to this event.
Linking multiple 3000ft peaks in a single day requires expert route planning, confident navigation on tired legs and steady leadership late in the day when fatigue sets in. We have guided this challenge many times and know how to pace the group through complex terrain safely.
Our qualified mountain leaders handle the navigation and safety decisions throughout, so you can focus on the achievement of reaching England's highest summits in one extraordinary day on the fells.
The Lake District 3000ers challenge links the peaks above 3000 feet in the national park: Scafell Pike, Scafell, Helvellyn, and Skiddaw. The exact route and order depend on the scheduled event format and conditions on the day.
Get in touch if you need clarity on the format for your chosen date before you commit.
This is demanding guided walks, walking over 3 days in the mountains, with thousands of metres of ascent. You need excellent stamina, experience on long mountain days, and the ability to keep moving on tired legs.
Previous completion of individual Lake District summits such as Scafell Pike and Helvellyn is strongly recommended before attempting the full challenge.
No. The 3000ers challenge is for experienced mountain walkers only. It is not suitable for those new to hill walking or without significant previous experience on long, demanding days in the UK mountains.
Consider individual summit guided walks or a mountain skills course to build experience before attempting this challenge.
Early starts are typical, often before dawn in summer, to maximise daylight on a very long day. Exact start time and meeting point are confirmed once your challenge date is set.
Please ensure you have adequate rest the night before and breakfast planned before arrival.
Challenge attempts depend on safe conditions across multiple high summits. Your guide may modify the route, reduce the number of peaks, or postpone if weather makes the full challenge unsafe.
We contact you before your challenge date if a significant change is needed.
Yes, for suitably experienced groups. Private challenge days can be arranged on dates that suit your team. Contact us through Adventuro Chat with your experience level, group size, and preferred dates.
We assess suitability before confirming a private 3000ers over 3 days .
Bring full mountain kit including headtorch, spare batteries, plenty of high-energy food, and at least two litres of water. Full waterproofs, warm layers, and sturdy boots are essential for a long day exposed on multiple summits.
A detailed kit list is sent once your challenge date is confirmed. Pack for changing conditions from valley to summit.
Your guide aims to complete the scheduled challenge when conditions and group fitness allow. On a day this long, safety decisions may require adjusting the route or turning back before all peaks are reached.
Clear communication throughout the day ensures everyone understands any route changes.
Meeting points depend on the challenge route and are confirmed once your date is set. Full directions, start time, and a what3words link are sent well in advance of your challenge day.
Please arrive prepared for an early start and a very long day on the fells.
You should have completed several long mountain days in the Lake District or similar UK terrain before attempting the 3000ers. Familiarity with steep ground, exposed ridges, and long days above 800 metres is essential.
Get in touch to discuss your hill walking background if you are unsure whether this challenge is right for you.
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Lake District
You'll join an experienced Mountain Leader and Duke of Edinburgh assessor with more than thirty years in the British hills. Days are planned around calm, patient guidance, clear safety management, and building confidence on everything from gentle valley routes to demanding mountain days across Yorkshire, the Lake District, Scotland, and the Peak District.
Whether you're booking a guided walk, a navigation course, a walking weekend, or a wild camping journey, your instructor focuses on practical skills, readable map work, and a supportive pace that suits your group. From first steps on the fells to longer multi-day adventures, the aim is safe, enjoyable time outdoors with room to learn and grow.
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