Slieve Donard	Snowdon	Scafell Pike	Ben Nevis

To ascend the highest peaks in Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales is a major Challenge undertaken by many walkers each year. There are many reasons for attempting the Challenge, whether it be to raise funds for deserving charitable causes, to test yourself against the mountains or simply for the sheer enjoyment of being amongst some of the most dramatic scenery in the World.  Whatever your reason for rising to the Challenge it will be one of the most memorable experiences you will have.

There are a number of ways in which you can help.  Most importantly you can volunteer to participate in The Four Peaks Challenge. We would truly appreciate it if you would ask a friend to accompany you on the Challenge.  Better still why not ask some friends or workmates to come along and make it a team effort?  The more people who take part the better it will be. 

When organising The Four Peaks Challenge our main concern was that not only would the event be operated as safely as possible but also that it should be achievable by any reasonably active person with no mountaineering experience. Another large concern was that the event should have no impact on the fragile mountain environment and that there should be no disruption to local residents or farming activities.

You are under no pressure at all to reach all, or even any, of the summits. You are being asked to try your best, that is all anyone can ask. 

Good luck and Thank You

It is not possible to make it a 24 hour Challenge due to the use of coaches. The total walking distance covered over the entire event is “approximately” 43km or 27 miles.

TRANSPORT  -   The times on this event are geared so that you will be able to complete the ascent of Scafell Pike during daylight hours.
You will be travelling on coaches right through the event until the end.

You may either arrange your own transport to Newcastle or board the free coach from Belfast.
There will be a pickup at Belfast International Airport and also in Belfast city centre.

At the end of the event people wishing to return to Northern Ireland can use the free coach which will drop you back in Belfast city centre - or (if you live on the mainland) you can use the free coach to Manchester (train station or airport).

Meals - There are regular meal breaks between each of the mountains. Also packed lunches and bottled water will be handed out at the start of the ascent on each mountain.

After the Scafell Pike ascent we will stop in Threkeld (in the Lake District) where you may take a shower.

PLAIN SPEAKING  -  As a continuous walking challenge there is little or no rest (apart from the coach journeys) between mountains.
You may encounter cold, wet and windy conditions so you will need to be prepared to carry a complete change of clothing in your rucksack.
At any time of the year the weather in the British Mountains can be very unpredictable. It is extremely important that EVERYONE taking part in The Four Peaks Challenge has the correct equipment and clothing.