Climb Scafell Pike

• dates: Fri 13 Aug - Sun 15 Aug 2010
• duration: 2 nights
• experience rating: 1
• max group size per guide: 8
• location: Keswick show map
• price: from £199.00 pp
• availability: Places Available

• Book Now
• Enquiry
• Tell a friend

• About the Break
• What's Included?
• Itinerary
• Accommodation
• Travel
• Reviews

• About the Break

  This walking weekend is based in the market town of Keswick, in the beautiful Lake District.  The weekend is part of our UK National Three Peaks Challenge 2010, offering you the chance to climb the three highest mountains in England, Wales & Scotland.
  The Three Peaks are Scafell Pike in the Lake District , Snowdon in North Wales and Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland.
  We are organising this popular Challenge over 3 weekends, so you get to know the others and build up your ‘mountain fitness’ and stamina. The total distance walked is about 25 miles, and height climbed is around 10, 000ft. Your guides are local professional mountain leaders & instructors who will ensure you have a safe, enjoyable and low impact Three Peaks Challenge.

  Scafell Pike
  Scafell Pike is, famously, the highest mountain in England standing at 978m (3208ft).It may surprise you how rugged, barren and rocky the paths are, with the summit strewn with boulders. Much of the walk up involves clambering over rocks and uneven footing and, whilst Scafell Pike is a popular climb, attracting thousands of climbers every year, it is certainly not easy. However with the right gear & walking boots, our professional mountain instructors will guide you safely to the summit, and back!

  The Climb
  There are two main routes to the top of Scafell Pike and we will be following the route from Seathwaite in Borrowdale. Although slightly longer at 15km (9.3miles), this route takes in wonderful waterfalls and rewards us with magnificent views and, if you’re doing the 3 Peaks Challenge, it’s also perfect training for Ben Nevis! The typical time to complete this route is around six hours. As you would expect of the highest point in England there are some excellent views from Scafell Pike’s summit, especially over wastwater to the west and the Langdale Pikes to the east.

  On Saturday evening we’ll celebrate with a tasty home-cooked 2 course dinner in the hostel’s fully licensed restaurant, followed by the chance to sample Keswick’s night life, if you’re feeling up to it!

  Sunday will be a relaxed recovery day. After breakfast in the hostel you might take a walk into Keswick town centre and browse the unusual galleries, cafés and the host of outdoor shops. There will be a pub lunch (optional) before farewells later in the day.

  The Accommodation
  Keswick Youth Hostel is a modern 4* youth hostel that has recently been redeveloped. Situated in the market town of Keswick, on the riverside, it has a fantastic location and is the perfect rest stop after a hard days climbing Scafell Pike. With its own fully licensed restaurant, lounge, internet access, drying room and shop it has everything you need for your weekend.
  

• What's Included?

  • 2 nights accommodation at Keswick YHA, with breakfasts
  • Packed lunch on Saturday
  • Dinner on Saturday evening
  • Expert Guiding up Scafell Pike on Saturday
  • Transport from the accommodation to the start of the route
  • First aid cover
  • Digital photos of the course (put on a special website for you to access)
  • 15% Discount Voucher for Cotswold Outdoor

• Itinerary & What to Bring

  • Friday

  • 2.00pm: From 2pm you can check in at the YHA Keswick
  • 7:00pm: Welcome meeting and introductions in the hostel lounge

  • Saturday

  • from 7:30am: Breakfast at the YHA
  • 8:30am: Meet your walking guide at reception. Transport from Keswick to start of route up Scafell Pike. Lunch is provided.
  • 5:00pm: Transfer back to hostel
  • 7:30pm: Dinner at YHA restaurant (included) and drinks afterwards

  • Sunday

  • from 7:30am: Breakfast at the YHA
  • A relaxed day. Stroll into Keswick town centre,browse the unusual galleries, cafés and outdoor shops. Optional pub lunch before farewells later in the day.

  What should I bring?

  Please remember to bring the following clothing and equipment with you.

  • Walking boots with ankle support (local hire is available at £5 per pair, pre-booking is essential)
  • Waterproof jacket and over trousers (these don't necessarily have to be expensive breathable types). We have a limited store of spare waterproofs if people don't have their own
  • Warm outdoor clothing (fleeces, jumpers, tracksuit / jogging bottoms / leggings).
  • Warm hat and gloves, even in the summer.
  • Rucksack for your daily use (approx. 25 - 35 litres)
  • Rucksack liner (bin liner)
  • Water bottle
  • Flask (if you want hot drinks during the day)
  • Headtorch, if you have one

• Accommodation

  Keswick Youth Hostel is a modern 4* youth hostel that has recently been redeveloped. Situated in the market town of Keswick, on the riverside, it has a fantastic location and is the perfect rest stop after a hard days climbing Scafell Pike. With its own fully licensed restaurant, lounge, internet access, drying room and shop it has everything you need for your activity weekend. 

• Travel

  By road
  From M6, J40, along A66 to Keswick. The hostel is beside River Greta off Station Road. Sat nav postcode is CA12 5LH
  By rail
  For Keswick the nearest train station is Penrith, 15 miles away. There are connecting bus services from the station to Keswick town centre.
  

• Reviews

  Thanks again for a really enjoyable couple of days. We both thought that the second day was a highlight and very memorable, we loved it!

  Oli and Su: Walking Weekend for Two

  I had a really nice time. Both guides were very friendly and professional - it was perfect. Please come up with Alpine excursions soon!

  Dagmar: Climb Snowdon Weekend

  Very good food, good accommodation, very helpful staff, excellent guiding - I would do it again.

  Elspeth: Climb Snowdon Weekend

  read more testimonials

• Call: 01248 671 177
• Enquiry
• Tell a friend

You might also like:

• Climb Ben NevisFri 24 Sep - Sun 26 Sep 2010
• Climb Snowdon WeekendFri 20 Aug - Sun 22 Aug 2010
• Autumn Walking Weekend in SnowdoniaFri 29 Oct - Sun 31 Oct 2010

Gallery

www.flickr.com

More of our Flickr photos

Email Newsletter