Ready for your next adventure? Take on our magical Scafell Pike Sunset Trek
Join our intrepid team and climb Scafell Pike. You’ll be rewarded with one of the UK’s most spectacular views and witness a sunset like no other as we descend the mountain slopes.
Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, standing over 980m over the beautiful Lake District. If you are moderately fit, climbing Scafell Pike is definitely within your reach. Although Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England, it is probably the friendliest for the novice walker to ascend.
Every step of this extraordinary challenge will raise vital funds to support terminally ill children and their families at the same time. This is a bespoke trek guided by Sky Blue Adventures.
Take it on as a team
Get some team challenge inspiration from our HR team who took on a challenge trek as a group to Snowdon last year – and absolutely loved it!
Charity Trek Overview
The trek begins on 12th July at around 18:30pm. We advise that you arrive at Wasdale in the evening at 18:00pm.
Trek Duration: 6 Hours
Trek Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 6 miles
Ascent: 3,244 feet – 989 metres
Start/Finish: Wasdale
Cost
By accepting this challenge, you take on the responsibility of meeting a fundraising target of £300 – a vital contribution that will make a real difference in the lives of terminally ill children.
Secure your spot by paying a registration fee of £50.
What is included?
- A Helen & Douglas House technical t-shirt
- Fundraising support and resources
- Training tips
- Mountain Guides – Qualified mountain guides with first aid qualifications to lead you on the challenge
- Completion certificate and medal
- Refreshments before and after the trek
- A zoom call with all participants 8 weeks prior to the event to answer any questions and ensure everyone is comfortable and has the necessary kit.
What is not included?
- Travel costs to start/finish location
- Personal trekking equipment
- Alcoholic and energy drinks
- Bottled and boiled water
- Personal snacks
Who are Sky Blue Adventures?
Sky Blue Adventures are a trekking supplier who will be leading the trek on the day.
Sky Blue Adventures started in 2012 and provides world-class, authentic outdoor experiences and training. They provide enriching experiences that are safe, adventurous, accessible and inspiring. They are a small but talented team of passionate mountain professionals with a wide range of skills and experience ready to guide you on your next adventure.
Paul is the owner of Sky Blue Adventures. Paul is an experienced mountaineer who holds the UK Summer Mountain Leader Award. At present, Paul is also an Aspirant International Mountain Leader and began the training scheme in 2017.
FAQs
- What support will I receive before the trip?
- Who are the Trek Guides?
- How many people can take part?
- What kit do I need?
- Is it safe?
- Is there an age limit?
- Is transport there and back provided?
- Will food and snacks be provided? Can I refill my water on the way?
- How tough is it?
- Will training be provided?
- How will the trek be managed?
- What will the weather be like?
- Where is my fundraising page?
- How can I pay in cash sponsorship?
- Where can I park?
- Can I bring my dog?
- Rucksack – about 35 litres
- Boots (with ankle support and soles which will grip on rock, grass and mud)
- Waterproof jacket (with hood)
- Waterproof over trousers
- General trekking trousers (not jeans or cotton material)
- Thermal top
- Fleece top
- Gaiters (not always essential)
- Warm hat
- Gloves or mitts
- Spare layer e.g. fleece top
- Torch (preferably a head torch)
- Food & Drink
- First Aid Kit (small)
- Mobile phone
- Sunhat
- Sun cream
- Sunglasses
No food will be provided during this challenge. Participants will be responsible for providing their own food and water (at least 2-3 litres per person). There will be no opportunity to refill water during the trek.
The event is graded as ‘Medium’ and preparation is key to help you enjoy this challenge. The trek is unique experience and provides a great introduction to mountain walking. A good level of fitness is required and will help you enjoy the experience more. A training programme is provided as part of the event sign up.
A bespoke training plan with a three-month timetable is provided to help you prepare for this event.
The Scafell Pike sunset trek is an accessible event, and Sky Blue Adventures pride themselves on ensuring all participants have an enjoyable time. Each team will consist of one mountain leader with up to 10 clients. The leader will ensure that all clients are well cared for and will always be on hand to provide advice and assistance where required.
An Enthuse fundraising page was set up for you upon registration.
You can edit your fundraising page to personalise your fundraising target, profile photo, banner image, or content so your supporters know exactly who they’re donating to and how much the donation means to you.
- To find your fundraising page, click on ‘View your fundraising page’ in the second email you got after registering OR
- head to the Enthuse event page and at the top-right-hand corner click the hamburger menu -> Login
- Then, use your email address and the Order Number you received in your receipt email after registering.
- If you can’t find your order number, just email [email protected] and we can send it to you.
- This will take you to your dashboard. Select ‘View Fundraising Page’.
- You can then share this with your friends or family.
- Finally, you can click on Edit profile pic / Edit background / Edit display name / Edit story / Edit target to make any changes you’d like to your page.
If you have cash sponsorship to pay in:
- You can send us a cheque (payable to Helen & Douglas House) to Events at Helen & Douglas House, 14a Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RW
- You can donate by credit or debit card over the phone by calling 01865 794749
- You can do a bank transfer – Account Number: 84326735; Bank Sort Code: 60-70-03
- You can take your sponsorship money to any one of our shops. Please make sure you put in an envelope addressed to Fundraising with your name and the name of the event on it.
- Or you can donate online via our website.
In all cases, please remember to include your name and the name of the event, Snowdon Sunrise Trek.
Parking is available at the National Trust Wasdale – Lake Head car park at Wastwater
Post Code: CA20 1EX
A Snowdon trekker from 2024
“The Snowdon trek was an unforgettable experience. Despite the physical and mental challenges, I’m so incredibly proud of everyone who took part and am grateful to have shared the trek with my colleagues.”
Make memories while making a difference
Helen & Douglas House has been caring for local terminally ill children and their families since 1982. We help children and their families at our hospice, at home and in hospital with respite stays, pain relief, symptom management, end-of-life care and bereavement support.
Contact us
Find out more about the Scafell Pike Sunset trek by getting in touch with our Events Team at [email protected].
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