Merseyventure Challenge & Adventure

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a classic circular challenge walk in the Yorkshire Dales, with most groups aiming to complete this 24.5km route within a 12 hour time limit.

The walking route, which varies from tarmac road and farm track, to open moss and sections of the Pennine Way, is suitable for walkers with limited experience - but with the simple ability to read a map (or written route instructions), the dedication and enthusiasm to complete the long distance, and the right safety equipment and outdoor clothing.

Taking in the summits of Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, and passing through some fantasticly scenic areas, this walk is the ideal initial fundraising challenge for people with limited challenge experience. Merseyventure offer a number of Open Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenges each year, with extremely low entry fees (from £30 per person), and these popular social events offer great support, and keeps your charity supporters coming back for more challenging events in the future.

For 2011, we have 8 Open Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenges organised, where your teams will recieve pre-event information, a bunkhouse accommodation option, start and finish venue, professional Sport Ident electronic timing and results, team start photo's,  loan of mapping and route information, team event bibs, staffed safety checkpoints, VHF radio network, return minibus transport for tired/injured walkers, BBQ at the finish, medal for all finishers... And a very helpful and friendly support team ;-)

To check out some of our feedback from previous Yorkshire Three Peaks participants, please visit our Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Facebook Group here...

For full details, For 2011, Merseyventure have made 1500 places available for individuals wishing to tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. So far, our events in February and April have reached full capacity meaning we've had to turn further entrants away (as of 7th April 2011). Other 2011 events are filling up very quickly. To enter an event - please click here.

Charities are free to advertise our Open Challenge events, and we do not take commission on any funds raised. The team pays a simple Team Entry fee of £30 per person online (Teams of 4), and any fundraising goes directly to the charity or good cause concerned. Charity reps are welcome to attend the challenge, and take any extra publicity photo's etc., as required.

For full details, event dates, and online entries, please visit Merseyventure Open Challenge Events 2011.

Saturday April 14th 2012
Saturday May 26th 2012
Saturday July 7th 2012
Saturday August 18th 2012

Team Entry: £35 per team member (Teams of 4)
Team Bunkhouse Accommodation (£40 per person - two nights)
Camping (£20 per team - limited availability)