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Guided walking in the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales

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 North East Edge of Kinder Scout

Trek Training Challenge Walks 
Hill walking in the Peak District for fitness  
 
We have a regular programme of challenging trek training walks in the Peak District which are popular with those preparing for overseas treks up mountains such as Kilimanjaro, the High Atlas Mountains, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, and the Himalayas. They are also useful for those training for challenging mountain treks in the UK such as the Three Peaks Challenge.
 
Most tour operators organising overseas mountain walking holidays and charity challenge treks recommend hill walking as being one of the most effective methods of preparing your body for the requirement to sustain several consecutive days of uphill climbs experienced during the ascent of mountains such as Kilimanjaro.
 
Peak Walking Adventures are not able to advise you on fitness programme, training, or medical issues - you should seek professional advice on this.  We can however provide you with a guide to lead you on some of the most challenging hill walks in the Peak District, which could form a valuable part of your own personal training plan for that walking holiday or charity challenge trek abroad. 
 
The Peak District has the advantage of being only a short journey from most parts of England and is easily accessible by public transport.  Booking your trek training walk is easy!    
 
 

 

Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale

Examples of some of the trek training challenge walks that we have recently provided are as follows:
    
  • From the Peakland village of Castleton, we cross the 'Great Ridge' into the Vale of Edale, then ascend again onto the southern edge of Kinder Scout to marvel at its facinating gritstone rock formations.  We decend back into the Vale of Edale via Grindslow Knoll before our final ascent of the day over Rushup Edge and Mam Tor.  A scenic walk of about 13 miles/21km with approx 950 metres of ascent spread out throughout the day.   

 

  • An exploration of the hills surrounding Dovedale in the White Peak.  A total of approx 800 metres of ascent spread out during the day with easier level sections between the hills.  Stunning and varied scenery throughout the entire walk.  Approx 10 miles/16km.   
  •  A double crossing of Kinder Scout, the highest hill in the Peak District, famous for its distinctive gritstone edges and panoramic views.  Approach it from two sides, and explore the central Kinder plateaux with its peat bogs, groughs and hags.  Approx 16 miles/26km and 850 metres of ascent, but shorter, easier options are available.

 

 We recommend that you undertake trek training walks with us on two or more consecutive days, wearing the boots, and using kit that you intend to wear and take on your trekking holiday.  It is a good idea to start your hill walking training programme at least a couple of months before you are due to go.

 

The cost is £35 per person per day for walks of up to 13 miles, and £38 per person per day for longer walks.  We guarantee that you will be in a small walking group with a friendly, professional guide.  To book please see below. 

  

 What our customers say about our trek training challenge walks:

 

Just to let you know that I successfully summited Meru and Kilimanjaro. The training with Peak Walking Adventures obviously paid off because although I was lucky enough not to suffer any altitude problems I think I actually enjoyed the climb more than a lot of others because I was reasonably fit. Thanks again and hope to be able to pop up to the Peaks for another session sometime this year.  Steve from Kent.  February 2010.

 

See more comments on our new customer feedback blog

 

If you are engaged in fundraising for a charity challenge trek, we will make a small contribution to your charity in the form of sponsorship. 

 

We can also help you to find suitable local accomodation if required.  Choose from a good selection of hotels, B&Bs, self catering cottages, hostels, or camp sites in the Hathersage, Hope, and Bamford area.  A few suggestions are on our accommodation page (Hathersage suggestions are relevant - not Matlock).  Alternatively contat us for further help.  

 


 

Peak District Trek Training Challenge Walk Dates 2010

August 2010

Friday 20th

Saturday 21st

Sunday 22nd (13 miles 950 metres ascent)

September 2010

Thursday 16th

Friday 17th (Minimum of 2 people needed - please check with us first if you are booking as an individual)

Saturday 18th (12 miles from Hope, 750m ascent)

Sunday 19th (17-19 miles Extra Challenging!)

October 2010

Friday 15th

Saturday 16th

 

Dates from November onwards will be added at a later date please enquire in the mean time

 


 

To book your trek training challenge walks in the Peak District

 

A £10 per person, per day deposit is required upon booking which can be paid here on-line using PayPal, or by cheque payable to Peak Walking Adventures and posted to 64 Cherry Tree Ave, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FR.

 

We also require completion and return of a booking form (click words to download), which can be either posted or e-mailed to us.  All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.

 

We will contact you within the next few days to confirm your booking and provide you with further general information.

 

If you are unsure about anything, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us for friendly, helpful advice.

 

 

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