Yorkshire3Peaks FundraisingChallenge
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Ingleton & the Yorkshire Dales | 4 Days | 3 Iconic Summits
Three peaks. Two intense trekking days. One unforgettable adventure.
Welcome to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge – an exhilarating trek across the rugged, windswept terrain of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, one of the UK’s most breathtaking and wild landscapes. Set against a backdrop of ancient limestone, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping moorland, this challenge is as beautiful as it is challenging.
The Challenge Breakdown:
Day 1: Welcome to the Dales
Arrive at our base in Ingleton, a picturesque village nestled at the foot of Ingleborough, for dinner and a good night’s rest at the Hostel. Prepare yourself – the next two days will test your endurance and spirit.
Day 2: Pen-y-Ghent & Whernside: 2 Peaks, 1 Epic Push
Start the day with a short transfer to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, and then it’s straight into the action. First, we summit the dramatic Pen-y-Ghent (694m / 2,276ft) with its steep ascent and exposed ridgelines. Then we push on across remote, rolling countryside to conquer Whernside – at 736m, it’s the highest of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.
Expect a long, physically demanding day of trekking, with sweeping panoramas and a fierce sense of accomplishment by day’s end.
Distance: approx. 16.5 miles; Ascent: 2,411ft
Day 3: Waterfalls, Wild Trails & the Final Summit: Ingleborough
After a challenging Day 2, we set out directly from our hostel along the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, where spectacular falls tumble through ancient woodlands and rocky gorges.
But the adventure’s not over yet – we still have one final test: the steep climb to the summit of Ingleborough (723m / 2,372ft), a dramatic flat-topped peak steeped in legend. We descend straight back to our hostel, tired but triumphant, ready to celebrate our three-peak conquest with an award ceremony and dinner.
Distance approx. 12 miles; Ascent: 2,760ft
Day 4: Return Journey
Return journey home, bringing back unforgettable memories, new friendships, and the satisfaction of a challenge completed.
What’s Included:
Before the Challenge:
Personal online hub with itinerary, training plans, kit list, fundraising support
Pre-event training walks & social gatherings
Outdoor gear discounts with partners like Nomad Travel
Full financial protection & public liability cover
During the Challenge:
All meals (except Day 1 breakfast/lunch & Day 4 lunch/dinner)
3 nights’ accommodation in comfortable YHA (Youth Hostel Association) dormitory rooms
Accredited Mountain Leaders & professional Event Crew
All transfers to trekking start points
Route support, safety vehicle, Challenge medal
Fizz finish to celebrate in style!
Not included:
Personal travel insurance (optional)
Alcoholic drinks
Return travel from LWC (tbc)
Costs & Fundraising:
Challenge Fee: £565 + £185 deposit (non-refundable)
Suggested Fundraising Target: tbc
This is a Fundraising Challenge in aid of the Lord Wandsworth Foundation, and our Trekkers are asked to raise the above amount, or more, in sponsorship. The money you raise will support our Foundationers - LWC pupils who have lost the support of a parent, primarily through bereavement. We can advise on fun and innovative ways to help you fundraise!
All Trekkers who rise to and attend our Challenge events become members of the LWC Adventurers Society.