WWF Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge

Timetable

• 07:00 | Registration, meet your leaders and the rest of the team for a safety briefing
• 18:00-19:00 | You should expect to be trekking for around 10-12 hours and to finish the challenge by approximately 6-7pm

Ability level

Graded 'extreme'.

This is perfect for adventurous types who have previous experience of strenuous mountain walking in the UK, and who are looking for their next challenge. You can tell your supporters that on your 10 Peaks Challenge you will be:

• Trekking for around 10-12 hours 
• Covering 21km (that's a half-marathon distance!) with 1,250m of ascent
• Summiting 10 challenging peaks in the Lake District, including iconic Fairfield
• Trekking across some of the wildest and most remote areas of the Lake District
• Being self-sufficient when out on the hills; there are no resupply points during the days

Training

This is a long, sustained event of up to 12 hours and covers varied terrain. It requires a good to high level of fitness and you should not underestimate the importance of training beforehand. Training advice will be provided.

Group size

 There will be one challenge leader for approximately every 10-15 participants, and a member of WWF staff will join the challenge too.

Event HQ

Ambleside Town Centre
Ambleside
Lake District National Park
LA22
UK

Overview

Starting from the town of Ambleside, the group will begin the challenge with an ascent up to Red Screes. From here, descend a short way and head westwards towards the distinctive mountain of Fairfield, ticking off peaks on the way. After summiting Fairfield (the highest summit of the challenge at 873m)   descend back down into Ambleside, collecting the final two summits along the way before celebrating at the finish line with a view over the iconic mountain challenge!

Map

The 10 Peaks

You will aim to summit all of the following peaks:

• 1 | Snarker Pike
• 2 | Raven Crag
• 3 | Red Screes
• 4 | Little Hart Crag
• 5 | Dove Crag
• 6 | Hart Crag
• 7 | Scrubby Crag
• 8 | Fairfield
• 9 | Great Rigg
• 10 | Heron Pike

The exact order will be decided on the day depending on weather and the group's walking speed. 

Sustainability

• The challenge organisers are committed to sustainable and responsible tourism. They ensure minimal impact on the local environment.  
• Leaders care passionately for the environment and will be keen to talk to you about how you can do your bit to conserve the local area and enhance your experience. Acting responsibly adds to the enjoyment of the challenge.  
• Hikers are encouraged to support the Lake District National Park Authority and local conservation charities.
• All participants are encouraged to support local businesses by spending extra time in the local area, booking overnight accommodation or going out for a meal in one of the excellent local pubs after the challenge.  

Included

Before you go

• WWF technical trekking t-shirt or vest to wear with pride on the challenge
• Exclusive access to WWF's private Team Panda Facebook Group
• Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge
• Members-only benefits and discounts at a wide range of clothing and equipment suppliers including Outdoorhire, Cotswold Outdoor, Runners Needs, Snow + Rock, Water to Go, The Altitude Centre, Sporttape and Nomad & MASTA.
• Public liability insurance
• Risk assessment and emergency management planning
• Warm-up exercise routines
• Support materials (itinerary, kit list, fact file, Q&As, health notes, travel tips, responsible travel policy and guidance)

On your challenge

• All challenge management before, during and post-event
• Fully qualified, highly experienced Mountain Leaders guiding you throughout the trek
• Full back-up support, including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• Packed lunch and drinks (all food will be vegan or vegetarian in accordance with the WWF's policies)
• Eco medal

Not Included

• Clothing and footwear
• Accommodation during the challenge
• Travel to and from the challenge start/finish point
• Personal spending money

WWF

WWF undertakes global conservation work to ensure people and nature both thrive.

WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organisation. And they’re building a future where people and nature thrive together. That’s why they’re passionate about sharing the planet’s resources more sustainably, tackling climate change and protecting endangered wildlife.

There are two fundraising options available to cover the cost of the challenge and raise vital funds to support WWF's work to bring our world back to life:

Minimum sponsorship

• Pay a registration fee of £45.00
• Raise a minimum of £235.00
• At least 80% (£188.00) to be raised by 21/06/2025
• The remaining 20% (£47.00) to be raised by 04/10/2025

Flexi funding

• Pay a registration fee of £45.00
• Pay a second £45.00 by 02/08/2025
• Raise a minimum sponsorship of £145.00
• At least 80% (£116.00) to be raised by 21/06/2025
• The remaining 20% (£29.00) to be raised by 04/10/2025

Join the race to save our world.

There are two fundraising options available to cover the cost of the challenge and raise vital funds to support WWF's work to bring our world back to life.

Entry fees

The highest quality Lakes 10 Peaks Lake District experience on the market!

We think back to our trek so much. It was an absolute highlight and we are looking for our next fundraising adventure for the WWF. Aleid & Matt, Lakes 10 Peaks September 2024

An amazing, life changing and challenging experience. I feel a fantastic sense of achievement both in the long term training and completing the challenge and in raising a lot of money for a fantastic charity. All positive!.Susanna H

Whilst physically and emotionally demanding, an amazing and rewarding experience. Jeff C