Training and safety

Be prepared

Once you've registered, we'll send you a briefing pack that includes a list of recommended and necessary items such as:

• High energy rations like chocolate, nuts and dried fruit, plus drinks
• A compass, torch and whistle
• Personal first aid kit
• Clothing which is light and waterproof. Layers of vests, t-shirts, sweat shirts and waterproof trousers are recommended (not jeans)
• Walking boots with firm soles

Maps

We recommend the following:

• Ordnance Survey Landranger series 1:50,000, sheet 41 Ben Nevis or Harvey's Ben Nevis Superwalker 1:25,000
• Ordnance Survey Outdoor Leisure map 2 for the Yorkshire Dales
• Ordnance Survey Landranger map (1:50,000) for Snowdon
• Ordnance Survey map OL2 - the Peak District, Dark Peak Area

Safety and training advice

Be aware that the weather is changeable at all destinations so be prepared, especially at the summits of Snowdon and Ben Nevis.

The challenge is not a race and you will be encouraged to walk at your own pace, taking time to rest and take photographs. The duration of the walk will depend on your fitness level. However, please remember to keep within the allocated hours as it ensures walkers return safely.

Some hill walking experience helps and if you swim, cycle, jog or take part in a regular activity, this will help you train for your charity challenge.

If you have heart disease, high blood pressure, chest problems or are pregnant you should not attempt the walks. If you are in any doubt about your level of fitness, please contact your GP for advice.

Walkers aged 17 years or under must be accompanied by an experienced adult hill walker.

All the walks are supported by marshals and guides who will give you an introduction on the route and what to look out for.

Code of conduct and preserving the environment: at the start of each challenge you will be briefed on complying with a code of conduct for the national parks and the mountains.

In order to create a pleasant event for all walkers, numbers will be limited. You will venture along dedicated routes that have been created to ensure there is minimum damage to the area and to ensure that there is no undue impact on the environment.

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