Lake District Challenge 2021
September 2021
As the pandemic sadly meant our Transylvania Trek was cancelled earlier this year, our amazing Lake District Challenge 2021 will now be held on 16th-21st September 2021.
GOOD LUCK to all our fantastic participants who will be taking on this spectacular challenge through the Lake District. Our founder Hugh McCaw and Fundraising Manager Liz Oakes will be lacing up their walking boots to take on this and you can support them by making a donation via https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/hugh-mccaw
Description: A 6-day charity trek through the stunning Lake District ending with a challenging climb of England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike guided by mountaineer Simon Yates of ‘Touching the Void’ fame – to raise funds for Children Today.
When: 16th-21st September, 2021
Where: Cumbria
Deposit: £100
Minimum sponsorship: £1,650*
*Sponsorship raised covers guides and accommodation
The itinerary at a glance:
Day 1 Thursday, 16 September, Arrive Keswick, in the English Lake District
Day 2 Friday, 17 September, Walk around Derwentwater 17.3 km / 10.7 miles, 4-5
hours
Day 3 Saturday, 18 September, The Newlands Horseshoe 18 km / 11.1 miles 6-7 hours
Day 4 Sunday, 19 September, Castlerigg Stone Circle and St. John’s in the Vale, 21.6km
/13.4 miles, 5-6 hours
Day 5 Monday, 20 September, Ascent of Scafell Pike with Simon Yates, 16km / 10 miles
6-7 hours
Day 6 Tuesday, 21 September, Arrangements end after breakfast
*Please note itinerary may change according to weather conditions etc.
Inclusions
5 nights in a comfortable Keswick B&B or Guesthouse
5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Experienced leader
Simon Yates joining on Scafell Pike
Public bus to Seathwaite
Items not included
Travel to the start and from the end point of the tour
Personal expenses & drinks
Bus, taxi and boat transport that may be used in conjunction with the walks
Travel insurance
Downloadable documents
Children Today Lake District Challenge – Trip notes and itinerary
Children Today Lake District Challenge – Pre-departure information
Children Today Lake District Challenge – COVID guidance
For more information or to register for the event call 01244 335622 or email events@childrentoday.org.uk
