Lake District Triple Challenge

Accommodation

There is no accommodation provided on The Lake District Challenge to give you the flexibility of booking a suitable accommodation place where you feel most comfortable and within your budget. A list of camping, hostel, B&B and hotel details will be provided upon registration.

Private groups

Corporate/private groups, family, friends.

There’s a warm welcome waiting for your group in the Lake District National Park! We'll help you organise a bespoke challenge, midweek or weekend.

All logistics will be taken care of, so you and your group can focus on your training and completing your challenge.

Difficulty level

Rated 'medium'.

Preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this adventure. A good level of fitness, endurance and some gritty determination will help you conquer each of the activities.

Training programme

A bepsoke training programme will be provided when you join this trip to help you with your preparations. There are also exclusive offers with Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and the Bath Kettlebell Society.

Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

Digital Briefing

Your adventure briefing will be provided via digital format prior to the big weekend.

Season

• Jan
• Feb
• Mar
• Apr
• May
• Jun
• Jul
• Aug
• Sep
• Oct
• Nov
• Dec

Meeting point

Coniston
Coniston
Cumbria
LA21
UK

You will need to make your own way to the event start point for the Lake District Challenge. The closest train station is Windermere and there are trains available from London Euston. The start and finish point of the event will be in Coniston.

Itinerary

• Day 1 | Challenge day!

• Bike - 10 miles
• Hike - 5 miles
• Kayak - 2 miles

Map

You’ll be split into teams of no more than 10 people. Solo challengers will join a group, so don't worry if you're booking alone.

Stage 1 - Cycle

On road and forest track.

Mountain bikes included.

After a short safety briefing, you will be kitted out with your bike to tackle the first leg of The Lake District Challenge. With the Old Man of Coniston rugged peak looming behind you in the distance, you will follow the shores of Coniston Water winding into the impressive Grizedale Forest. With tackling a step climb you will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Old Man of Coniston and the lake which eagerly await. You will then have a sweeping descent before following the scenic route skirting the shores of Coniston Lake and back to base.

Stage 2 - Hike up The Old Man

Duration approx. 2-3hrs.

Arriving back at base, you’ll swap your bikes for boots and begin the ascent of The Old Man of Coniston at 803m.

Your climb will start on the quiet country lane which climbs steeply for the first half mile. Following another steady climb you’ll come to Low Water Lake, a great place to stop and take in your surroundings. The path continues up the hillside, zigzagging as it ascends where you’ll notice the remains of old copper workings as the lakeside village of Coniston was originally established to support the local mining industry. The final section will see you trekking a few steep steps before reaching the summit!! From the peak your view will take in the surrounding lakes and mountains and, weather permitting, some of the most extensive views in the Lake District.

Following your obligatory photo snap, your descent takes you down the same path before arriving back at base.

Stage 3 - Kayak

All kayak equipment included.

No experience necessary.

Your final activity awaits at the shores of Coniston Water – a 2-mile kayak. You’ll be kitted out for the water element of your challenge and following a briefing, you’ll have the chance for a practice before venturing out onto the lake. This is the perfect well-earned rest for those legs after your bike and mountain climb. Coniston Water is a magnificent glacially formed lake nestled amidst some of the Lake District most spectacular scenery. Weather permitting, you may catch a glimpse of the summit of the Old Man of Coniston and Grizedale Forest which gives an incredible sense of achievement.

On returning to the shores you can celebrate the completion of this epic Lakes Multi Activity with your fellow team mates.

Included

Pre-challenge

• Personalised support beforehand
• Exclusive discount on personal kit 
• Training guide and discount code for personal trainer programmes
• All trip info on free mobile travel app
• Public liability insurance
• Risk assessment and safety management

On your challenge

• Cycle/Mountain Leaders/Kayak Instructors
• Hire bikes and helmets
• Kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids
• Kayak briefing and instruction on the lake
• Full back-up support
• First-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• Entrance permission to national parks and lake
• Snacks, water and homemade packed lunch
• Luggage and bike transfer from cycling and trekking transition point
• Complimentary celebratory fizz
• All logistical management, hire and transport of kit and equipment

Not Included

• Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
• Getting to the start and finish of the event
• Accommodation
• Dinner the night before the event
• Additional snacks and electrolytes
• Any expense incurred with leaving the event early ie. change of rail tickets etc
• Personal spending money

Local support in Snowdonia

As part of the Snowdonia National Park Authority Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa Partnership, this challenge organiser is an accredited Snowdon Visit Specialist and Gold Level Snowdonia Ambassador. It is also a corporate partner of the Snowdonia Society and helps support their vital work, who since 1967 continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.

Sustainable and responsible

This challenge organiser is committed to delivering events in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. It respects and aims to operate this adventure to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!

Some of the ethical event management features embedded in this Snowdon Challenge are:

• Using local crew who are qualified Leaders and who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
• Lunch packs are home-made by local providers using local produce wherever possible and do not contain any plastic packaging
• Minimising plastic waste wherever possible (refill water bottles and flasks)
• Do not use route markers on the mountain
• Leaders collect any rubbish on the mountain, where possible
• Recycle and reuse wherever possible
• Always operate by the ‘Leave no travel ethos’ – take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories
• By taking part in this trip, you are helping to support the climate change charity, Cool Earth, and local environmental charity, the Snowdonia Society.

A challenge you can trust

• AITO member

  This challenge is a member of AITO (The Specialist Travel Association) following an in-depth application process. As a quick overview, the membership is formed of companies, usually owner-managed like this one, who create travel experiences with the highest levels of professionalism, quality travel experiences and excellent personal service. The Association also promotes the unique range of its members’ travel packages and encourages the highest standards in all aspects of tour operating. This membership also dictates that the challenge and travel arrangements have financial protection.

• Finanical Protection through ABTOT

  This challenge organiser is a member of ABTOT with membership number 5604. The Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT) provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. In the event of insolvency, protection is provided for non-flight packages.

  ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package. Please note that bookings made outside the UK are not protected by ABTOT.

• Secure online payments

  All bookings can be made online with Mastercard, Visa and debit card or via BACS. You can also opt to pay via monthly instalments. Stripe handles all of the online payments as it is a payment platform which is one of the world leaders in payment processing, offering superior security for both you and the provider..

• Pay in instalments, interest-free

  Adventures can be a significant investment so this makes it easy to afford. Once you’ve put down your deposit, you can pay the remaining balance off in monthly instalments with no extra charges so you can get out there and live your dream.

Costs

Best Adventure Tour Operator 2019

Reviews for this organiser generally:

Thank you for a great experience, we are all extremely proud of ourselves and couldn't have done it without you! We have smashed our target and we are looking to do more charity events towards the end of the year to continue with our success. Gemma Dakin

Top notch service, guidance and support from this excellent team of professionals. Lucy L

One of the best weekends of my life. The organisation of each day was fantastic. The guides were brilliant with the group throughout the challenge. Always helpful, understanding and informative. Mark S

The team are fantastic and you feel completely supported at all stages, from booking through travelling and throughout the trip. Brendan

The Snowdon Challenge was an unforgettable experience! Everybody absolutely loved it and is still on a high, we have the feeling we can take on the world. Thank you so much for all you have done, your guidance and support were outstanding. Susan Hall