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The summit of Win Hill Photo by Andy Foxon |
Trek Training Challenge Walks
Hill Walking in the Peak District for Fitness
Great training for Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp or the
3 Peaks Challenge!
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 Everest Base Camp. 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 programmes, 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 for people preparing for Kilimanjaro and similar treks 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 fascinating 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.
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 to join our group walks 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 of no more than 6 participants plus your friendly, professional guide. To book please see below.
What our customers say about our trek training challenge walks: I cannot recommend Cath and Peak Walking Adventures enough. I would describe Cath as highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, polite and very down to earth. From the outset Cath was incredibly helpful and was able to advise me on the best type of walk that would be suitable for my trek to Everest Base Camp - Cath seemed only too pleased to answer my many questions. For anyone that’s nervous about the pace of walking, don’t be. Cath was very careful to let me go at a pace that was comfortable for me, and that’s not fast! I felt very ‘safe’ in Cath’s hands, reassured by the fact that she clearly knows her stuff and is well qualified. The 13/14 mile training walk I did was by no means a walk in the park but it was a great challenge and one which has given me confidence that I will have the ability to get to Everest Base Camp or am at least on the right track. I ache a lot but it’s a satisfying feeling! Jo from Leicester
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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 (Group Walks)