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Ascend each of the 4 highest mountains in Northern Ireland, Wales, England
and Scotland over one glorious weekend.
To ascend the highest peaks in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and
Wales is a major Challenge undertaken by many walkers each year. There
are many reasons for attempting the Challenge, whether it be to raise
funds for deserving charitable causes, to test yourself against the
mountains or simply for the sheer enjoyment of being amongst some of the
most dramatic scenery in the World. Whatever your reason for
rising to the Challenge it will be one of the most memorable experiences
you will have.
There are a number of ways in which you can help. Most importantly
you can volunteer to participate in The Four Peaks Challenge. We would
truly appreciate it if you would ask a friend to accompany you on the
Challenge. Better still why not ask some friends or workmates to
come along and make it a team effort? The more people who take
part the better it will be.
When organising The Four Peaks Challenge our main concern was that not
only would the event be operated as safely as possible but also that it
should be achievable by any reasonably active person with no
mountaineering experience. Another large concern was that the event
should have no impact on the fragile mountain environment and that there
should be no disruption to local residents or farming activities.
You are under no pressure at all to reach all, or even any, of the
summits. You are being asked to try your best, that is all anyone can
ask.
Good luck and Thank You
This event will last
approximately 36 hours as it is not possible to make it a 24 hour Challenge
due to the use of coaches. The total walking distance covered over the
entire event is “approximately” 43km or 31 miles.
ACCOMMODATION - After the
Nevis walk you will be taken to your accommodation in Glasgow for a well
earned rest. Each participant has accommodation (single room) which includes
an evening meal and breakfast on Sunday morning. We depart from Glasgow
after breakfast (around 9am). You will arrive home on Sunday evening.
TRANSPORT - We
have arranged for a number of boarding points around Northern Ireland.
For
participants from the mainland there will be a coach pickup at (Aldergrove)
Belfast International Airport - You will need to arrange to be at the
airport at 9am on Thursday morning. This will normally mean you
will need to stay over night at the airport hotel (The
Park Plaza Hotel) on Wednesday night.
Easyjet do very cheap flight to
Belfast International Airport (if you boom early enough)
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Northern Ireland participants will be allocated the nearest boarding
point to their home town. The coach will pick you up early on Thursday
morning.
Participants from Northern Ireland will be returned to their original
boarding point and people from the mainland will be allocated a
homewards seat on a (3 peaks) coach, which will return you to the
nearest point to your home town.
PLAIN
SPEAKING - As a continuous walking challenge there is
little or no rest (apart from the coach journeys) between mountains.
You may encounter cold, wet and windy conditions so you will need to be
prepared to carry a complete change of clothing in your rucksack.
At any time of the year the weather in the British Mountains can be very
unpredictable. It is extremely important that EVERYONE taking part in The
Four Peaks Challenge has the correct equipment and clothing.
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