Friends of Vyners Langdale 10 Challenge
Following on from the success of the 3 Peaks Challenge in 2015, which raised an amazing £26k and funded the purchase of 50 Chrome books for the school, Friends of Vyners are organising another sponsored challenge event to take place in 2019.
The proposed event will take place on the weekend of 5th - 7th July 2019, one day of walking and two nights set in the stunning scenery of the Langdale Valley in the Lake District.
It is intended that this event should be as inclusive as possible to all members of the school; parents, teachers and pupils. With this in mind we have chosen two separate routes to challenge participants who have differing levels of fitness.
There will be a meeting held at the school on the Tuesday 13th November 6:30 – 7:30 pm for everyone interested in participating in this event, to include detailed route plans and to answer any questions that you may have. After the meeting Squid will be set up to take deposits to secure accommodation, in a local Youth Hostel that we have booked out, which will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis.
OPTION 1: Langdale – 10 Peaks
The circuit of the peaks in Langdale Valley is a challenging one day walk, with stunning views on a clear day. It is comparable to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in height gained (a little more) and although shorter, the nature of the terrain and the rough nature of the paths make this a similar challenge. Start and finish at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.
All the fells are classed as Wainwrights and all are over 2,000 ft.
Approx. 15 miles total distance and 6000 ft. of ascent – fells in order of ascent:
The proposed event will take place on the weekend of 5th - 7th July 2019, one day of walking and two nights set in the stunning scenery of the Langdale Valley in the Lake District.
It is intended that this event should be as inclusive as possible to all members of the school; parents, teachers and pupils. With this in mind we have chosen two separate routes to challenge participants who have differing levels of fitness.
There will be a meeting held at the school on the Tuesday 13th November 6:30 – 7:30 pm for everyone interested in participating in this event, to include detailed route plans and to answer any questions that you may have. After the meeting Squid will be set up to take deposits to secure accommodation, in a local Youth Hostel that we have booked out, which will be allocated strictly on a first come, first served basis.
OPTION 1: Langdale – 10 Peaks
The circuit of the peaks in Langdale Valley is a challenging one day walk, with stunning views on a clear day. It is comparable to the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in height gained (a little more) and although shorter, the nature of the terrain and the rough nature of the paths make this a similar challenge. Start and finish at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel.
All the fells are classed as Wainwrights and all are over 2,000 ft.
Approx. 15 miles total distance and 6000 ft. of ascent – fells in order of ascent:
Peak |
Summit Height |
Peak |
Summit Height |
1. Bowfell |
2,960 ft. |
6. Harrison Stickle |
2,403 ft. |
2. Esk Pike |
2,903 ft. |
7. Pavey Ark |
2,288 ft. |
3. Rossett Pike |
2,106 ft |
8. Thunacar Knott |
2,351 ft. |
4. Pike O’ Stickle |
2,323 ft |
9. High Raise |
2,500 ft. |
5. Loft Crag |
2,323 ft |
10. Sergeant Man |
2,414 ft. |
OPTION 2: Langdale - 10 miles
A comparatively flat low level walk taking in the Great and Little Langdale Valleys, including numerous points of interest; Blea Tarn, Slaters Bridge, Little Langdale , Skelwith Force to name but a few . Start and finish at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
There are also several pubs along the route for comfort stops!
A comparatively flat low level walk taking in the Great and Little Langdale Valleys, including numerous points of interest; Blea Tarn, Slaters Bridge, Little Langdale , Skelwith Force to name but a few . Start and finish at the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
There are also several pubs along the route for comfort stops!
Pavey Arc, Langdale Pike and Langdale Valley
This area is very popular in the summer months and therefore we are trying to plan ahead in order to secure some reasonably priced accommodation, we have managed to reserve exclusive use of YHA Grasmere Burtharlyp Howe (rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor) for the two nights 5th & 6th of July.
We hope that this will be a fun event for groups of friends and families and will raise some much needed funds to support your children in their education.
We hope that this will be a fun event for groups of friends and families and will raise some much needed funds to support your children in their education.
