Walks and treks
Walks and treks

24 Peaks Trekking Challenge

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Lake District

4 people looking out at rolling mountains on the peaks

We’ll be trekking for 12 hours each day, covering around 28 miles over the weekend – with around 12,500ft of total ascent, the 24 Peaks challenge is one of the UK’s most demanding adventures. 

The Lake District is one of the most beautiful areas in the UK, filled with breathtaking mountain views and valleys – it is the perfect backdrop to this awesome challenge. The days will be long and the trekking really tough, but the rewards of hiking into the heart of this amazing National Park and the accomplishment of conquering 24 peaks will make your efforts worthwhile. 

If you have completed the classic 3 Peaks, then this is your next challenge. Exceptional support awaits you, and together we can conquer this monster trek! 

The trekking time is split into two days; day one covers the first nine peaks: 
 
1. Bowfell – 2,959 ft 
2. Esk Pike – 2,903 ft 
3. Great End – 2,985 ft 
4. Ill Crag – 3,067 ft 
5. Broad Crag – 3,064 ft 
6. Scafell Pike – 3,208 ft 
7. Lingmell – 2,647 ft 
8. Great Gable – 2,949 ft 
9. Green Gable – 2,627 ft   

Day two is when we summit the remaining fifteen peaks: 
 
10. Red Screes – 2,545 ft 
11. Dove Crag – 2,598 ft 
12. Hart Crag – 2,696 ft 
13. Fairfield – 2,864 ft 
14. Seat Sandal – 2,414 ft 
15. Dollywaggon Pike – 2,814 ft 
16. High Crag – 2,441 ft 
17. Nethermost Pike – 2,923 ft 
18. Helvellyn – 3,116 ft 
19. Browncove Crags – 2,818 ft 
20. Lower Man – 3,034 ft 
21. Whiteside – 2,831 ft 
22. Raise – 2,896 ft 
23. Stybarrow Dodd – 2,765 ft 
24. White Stones – 2,608 ft 

3 Day Itinerary 

Day 1 

We meet at Penrith train station, then transfer to our accommodation for event registration and briefing. 

Day 2 

Bowfell to Green Gable. We conquer the first 9 peaks of our challenge. Trekking distance – approx. 12 miles / target time 12 hours. 

Day 3 

Red Screes to Great Dodd. We summit the remaining 15 peaks before congratulations all round and our onward journeys home. Trekking distance – approx. 16 miles / target time 12 hours. Please note, this is a complex route and itinerary and subject to change. 

Take part for SeeAbility  

Our challenge event participants take on these amazing adventures each year to support SeeAbility and the work that we do.  

There are two options to choose from when signing up for your trekking or cycling challenge.   

Minimum Sponsorship

This option means that the cost of challenge is included in your fundraising target.  You will be set a minimum target and anything raised above this will be more funds for the charity.  You simply pay your registration fee and fundraise the rest!  

Self-Funding

This option means that you will pay the registration, then you will cover the remaining cost of the challenge 12 weeks prior to departure. You will not have a minimum fundraising target, but we encourage you to make as much as possible. 

Which ever option is right for you, please remember you will still receive the very best support from our SeeAbility fundraising team. 

Distance: Approximately 28m 

Registration fee:  £95 

Fundraising target  

Minimum Sponsorship: £870 

Self-Funding: £435 

Remember to select that you are fundraising for SeeAbility. 

Our team perks 

As part of Team SeeAbility, you will get: 

  • A charity branded t-shirt  
  • Dedicated support from SeeAbility’s Public Fundraising Team  
  • Regular team emails with updates  
  • A fundraising pack with information, ideas, motivation and downloadable materials to support you  
  • An e-certificate once you have completed the challenge  
  • The sense of achievement knowing that you are supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and sight loss to live, love, thrive and belong.  

If you have already registered for a charity challenge in 2024 or 2025 you can still choose to support SeeAbility.  You will receive all of the benefits above, without committing to a minimum fundraising target. Get started by setting up your online fundraising page

Contact information 

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the event, please email events@seeability.org or call Sarah on 07736 994513. 

Person trekking the peaks