Sunset, Sunrise and Night Challenges with Lakeland Mountain Guides
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We LOVE organising night events! There is nothing quite like guiding a group through the night to the summit of a mountain in time for a glorious golden sunrise. Of course, the weather doesn't always go our way, but the physical and mental challenge remains the same and so it is always a rewarding experience.
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Scafell Pike for Sunrise / Sunset
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The best way to achieve Scafell Pike for sunrise or sunset is to ascend from Wasdale. This route is not only the most direct, it is also suitably for people of all abilities. We tend to allow in the region of 3 hours before sunset or sunrise in order to reach the top. Thanks to the positioning of Scafell Pike either experience is pretty incredible thanks to uninterrupted views.
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Scafell Pike from Wasdale
Grade:Mod Terrain: Rough Ground Duration: 6-7 Hours
Route Stats: Miles: 6 Ascent: 830m
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COSTS
Guiding Package — Guides, Risk Assessments, Insurance, Info Pack & Environmental Impact Donation.
£75 per person. Min payment of 8 people.
No max group size. Guide to Walker Ratio of 1:8
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Support Package— All of the above, plus weblink, medical data collation and 12 week fitness plan.
+ £100 one off payment
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Snowdon for Sunrise / Sunset
This is without a doubt one of our most popular night events, and over the years we've had a huge amount of success with various charities, companies and groups of mates who have wanted to undertake Snowdon for sunrise or sunset. Much like the Wasdale route up Scafell Pike, we tend to use the Llanberis Path thanks to it's ease. People of all abilities can ascend Snowdon via the Llanberis Path.
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Depending on the group / time of year / weather, there are other route options to the summit.
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Snowdon via the Llanberis Path
Grade: Easy/ Moderate Terrain: Good Paths Duration: 7-8 Hours
Route Stats: Miles: 9 Ascent: 950m
COSTS
Guiding Package — Guides, Risk Assessments, Insurance, Info Pack & Environmental Impact Donation.
£75 per person. Min payment of 8 people.
No max group size. Guide to Walker Ratio of 1:8
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Support Package— All of the above, plus weblink, medical data collation and 12 week fitness plan.
+ £300 one off payment
Promo Bolt On —Event Promo through our website and social media channels
+ £100 one off payment
All Prices are subject to VAT at 20%.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks at Night
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The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is a well known classic walking round and certainly a worthwhile day out. Taking on the challenge at night really adds a hard twist to it, drawing out a requirement for mental resilience from everyone who dares to undertake it.
The challenge starts about 90 minutes or so before sunset, so by the time you get up your first peak you should enjoy the golden glows of the sun setting. As darkness sets you'll be chewing up the miles, and Whernside will be a totally dark experience.
Once up on Ingleborough dawn will be breaking, and by the time you reach the finish line the sun will be up and your challenge completed.
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As with the summer challenge the route crosses the road twice which provide a super opportunity to fuel up, warm up or change clothes. It also offers an opportunity for people to drop out if required. You can provide your own support vehicle, or bolt it on as part of our service to the event.
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Taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks at Night really is no mean feat, but it's still suitable for people of a wide range of fitness abilities and walking experiences.
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Grade:Hard Terrain: Mountain Trails Duration: Up to 12 Hours
Route Stats: Miles: 24.5 Ascent: 1600m
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COSTS
Guiding Package — Guides, Risk Assessments, Insurance, Info Pack & Environmental Impact Donation.
£85 per person. Min payment of 8 people.
No max group size. Guide to Walker Ratio of 1:8
LMG Support Vehicle +£300
Support Package— All of the above, plus weblink, medical data collation and 12 week fitness plan.
+ £100 one off payment
All Prices are subject to VAT at 20%.
These events are examples of our most popular night challenges. Totally bespoke night challenges up any mountain, in any part of the UK can be designed upon request.
Why Us?
There are literally dozens of companies who provide guided experiences so it makes life very hard when coming to pick who to trust with your challenge. Over the years we have been given the opportunity to host mountain challenges for groups of all sizes, abilities and backgrounds and each and every group has been happy with our service. We have the experience to ensure it goes smoothly and everyone has a great time doing it.
We have an excellent safety record, and many glowing testimonials which can be viewed here.