The 5 & 10 Peak Challenge, Coledale, The Lake District.
Take on a 5 or 10 Peak Challenge in The Lake District to raise funds for The British Red Cross on Saturday 10th July 2021. This event will be based around the fabulous Coledale Horseshoe, a gem of a trek in the northern fells of The Lakes. The start and finish point is Braithwaite near Keswick.
The 5 Peak Challenge is still a toughie, but the even more adventurous could go for the 10 Peak Challenge! Both groups would start at the same time, taking in the same first two peaks. The 10 Peakers would then diverge to take in additional outlying peaks. As the 5 Peakers progressed around their route, the 10 Peakers would slowly catch up with both routes having Grisedale Pike as the final peak. Both routes offer some of the finest ridge walking in the Lake District.
5 Peaks Challenge Route
5 Peaks Challenge takes in the following summits; Barrow (1493ft), Outerside (1535ft), Sail (2536ft), Crag Hill (2753ft), Grisedale Pike (2592ft). 8.5miles, 13.5km.
10 Peaks Challenge Route
10 Peaks Challenge; Barrow (1493ft), Outerside (1535ft), Causey Pike (2089ft), Scar Crags (2204ft), Sail (2536ft), Crag Hill (2752ft), Wandrope (2532ft), Grasmoor (852ft), Hopegill Head (2526ft), Grisedale Head (2592ft). 13 miles, 21km.
Location
The Event HQ is Braithwaite village near Keswick, CA12 5TF.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Itinerary & Kit List
Start time will be 0845. Final event details are emailed to you before the event.
Kit List
Waterproof jacket with hood & waterproof trousers/ over trousers (shell type OK)
Walking boots or shoes or other suitable footwear
Suitable clothing for hiking (not jeans) with wicking properties to keep you dry and comfortable.
Spare warm layer/ additional fleece.
Hat
Gloves
Backpack
Food/ snacks
Fundraising Pledge
The British Red Cross would like you to pledge to raise £200 in sponsorship to support their UK work. Your local Red Cross fundraiser will give you lots of support and advice in helping you to reach your target as well as show the impact your fundraising will make to people in crisis.
Information about the British Red Cross:
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK and around the world get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to a new life in the UK – we’re there when you need us. Our volunteers and staff work hard to support people in ever-changing circumstances and the pandemic has been no exception.
The British Red Cross Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (220949), Scotland (SC037738) and Isle of Man (0752)