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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Three Peaks of Yorkshire Events 2013
Once again Merseyventure will be organising a full series of Open Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenges open to both self-guided Individual and Team entries (teams of 4 only), and guided Teams (up to 6).

Join our Merseyventure Yorkshire Three Peaks group..!

Please also check our new Three Peaks Challenge website here.

For 2013, all entries will be via our Online Booking System only - no paper entries or cheque payments. All pre-event information will be via email and information downloads. Any problems/queries with entries should be sent from the 'contact' section of the online system.

To enter, please visit our Online Challenge Booking Website.

Event reports and photo's from the 2010 events here.
Click map below for route and information.

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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenges 2011
Click pink event link for entry details. Entry status and availability will be updated at regular intervals. Please keep an eye on status and enter well before the date, as we have to turn away a huge amount of teams/groups each year...

Event 1 - Saturday 19th Feb 2011 (Winter Guided Challenge)
Completed. Photo's here.

Event 2 - Saturday 16th April 2011 (Teams & Individuals)
Completed. Photo's here.

Event 3 - Saturday 14th May 2011 - (Teams of 4 only)
Completed. Photo's here.

Event 4 - Saturday 11th June 2011 - (Teams of 4 only)
Completed.

Event 5 - Saturday 16th July 2011 - (Teams of 4 only)
Full.

Event 6 - Saturday 20th August 2011 - (Teams of 4 only)
Good availability (06.07.11)

Event 7 - Saturday 17th September 2011 - (Teams of 4 only)
25% full..! (06.07.11)

2011 Entry Fees:
Team entries (Team of 4) - £120 per team
Bunkhouse (Fri & Sat night) - £120 per team
Limited camping (Fri & Sat) - £10 per tent

Yorkshire 3 Peaks 2012 Dates:
Saturday April 14th 2012
Saturday May 26th 2012
Saturday July 7th 2012
Saturday August 18th 2012
Unfortunately we've had to increase prices slightly (first time in 4 years) but it's still only £35 per person to enter..!
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Three Peaks of Yorkshire

This 25 mile circular walk takes in the Yorkshire Dales peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, climbing some 5,000 feet using a mixture of footpaths, bridleways and tarmac road surfaces. This also includes the traverse of a very boggy moss after Pen-Y-Ghent, with wet feet guaranteed. The route uses various sections of the long distance Pennine Way footpath. The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is ideal for newcomers to walking challenges, or those in training for a National Three Peaks event.

This event starts & finishes at Horton-In-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire, near Settle. Each team entered must consist of 4 walkers. Teams may reduce in size to a minimum of 2 walkers on the day. Any individual walkers may only continue on the challenge if joining up with another (willing) team.

Most teams should be aiming to complete this challenge hike in around 10-12 hours. The Yorkshire Three Peaks record time is around 2 hours and 30 minutes, but we don't expect you to try and break this record..!

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On The Day...

We highly recommend that you make a full weekend out of this event, and stay locally on both Friday and Saturday night. Beds are available in the 3 Peaks Bunkbarn at £15 per person per night and should be booked via Merseyventure. Limited camping is also available at the Bunkbarn at £5 per tent per night. The Bunkbarn and camping are in the grounds of the Golden Lion Hotel, which serves bar meals and also has accommodation available. Once the camping area is full, you should check out the campsite next door - Holme Farm (2010= £2 per person, £2 per car, £2 per tent, £1 per shower).

On Saturday, registration will be located at the front of the Bunkbarn, and will open at 6.30am. At registration you will need to confirm your team details, collect your team identification bib and Sport Ident timing chip (aka the 'dibber'), collect your laminated route map and description, and have your kit checked.

Once you have registered and had your kit checked, you are free to start at anytime between 7am and 8am. Your route will visit Pen-Y-Ghent, High Birkwith, Ribblehead, Whernside, Chapel-Le-Dale, and Ingleborough before returning to the start at Horton-In-Ribblesdale. Most people will aim to complete this route within 12 hours.

Each of the above locations will be staffed by safety marshals, and you will also be required to record your time with the marshal using your Sport Ident dibber. At High Birkwith, Ribblehead and Chapel-Le-Dale there will be the option of return transport for team members wishing to retire. At Ribblehead and Chapel-Le-Dale there are Inns and small catering outlets where you can buy simple refreshments.

On your return to Horton-In-Ribblesdale, there will be basic refreshments - and all finishers will receive a Three Peaks Challenge medal, along with a print-out of timed results and your teams challenge record time to show any charity fundraisers or sponsors.

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Kit List

You will be required to bring/carry/wear the following items:

Small rucsac (around 30 litres is ideal)

Waterproof Jacket & Overtrousers

Warm mid layer (ie, fleece jacket)

Base layer

Walking trousers - NO JEANS

Walking boots or walking shoes - NO TRAINING SHOES

Hat & Gloves

Map and compass

Mobile Phone

First Aid Kit

Survival Bag

Food & Drinks

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How To Enter

Please note that Individual and Team places are very limited, and are on a 'First Booked, First Served' basis. Entry fees must be paid at the time of booking.

Enter your team now by clicking this link.

On The Day...

Kit List

How To Enter

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