Sat 31 May 2025 Ambleside, Cumbria Fundraising required Sold out

Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley in the Lake District, you will hike to the top of England's highest mountain - Scafell.

  • Sat 31 May 2025
  • Fundraising required
  • Sold out
Ambleside, Ambleside
Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike by Day Challenge

09:00

Age 14 & over

Registration fee

£45.00

Minimum sponsorship

£300.00

Registration fee

£45.00

Balance

£120.00

  • 12 hrs hiking + 1500 m ascent

Event overview

Join Macmillan and take on Scafell Pike by Day on this Macmillan-only trip to support people living with cancer.

Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley, right in the heart of the Lake District National Park, this spectacular challenge will see you and fellow fundraisers trekking to the top of Scafell.

You will be fully supported all the way by experienced Mountain Leaders and then celebrate at the finish line with a celebratory ice cream!

This challenge will test your physical and mental limits, but your efforts will be rewarded by knowing that all your hard work is going towards raising money to help your chosen cause.

Highlights

  • Climb to the top of England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
  • Tackle this iconic peak via the toughest route!
  • Incredible trekking challenge
  • Raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and make a difference

Take on the climb and raise money with Macmillan.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Teams

Route

  • First aid
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous
  • Out and back
  • Single start
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations

Location

  • Mountains
  • Rural

What's included

  • Medal
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Sustainability

  • Sustainability policy

Fundraising

  • Fundraising incentives
  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

How to enter

  • Age 14 & over
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
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