Homegrown trekking adventure

This trek has been designed to deliver an amazing experience and showcase the some of the most stunning landscapes across The Lake District whilst also giving you the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the mountains, local environment and local communities. 

The Lake District 25 Peaks in 25 Hours Challenge will be held over 2 consecutive days of approximately 12 hours of trekking per day. The peaks you will conquer each day are:

Day 1
1. Grey Knotts – 697m
2. Brandreth – 715m
3. Green Gable – 801m
4. Great Gable – 899m
5. Lingmell Fell – 800m
6. Scafell Pike – 978m (the highest mountain in England)
7. Broad Crag – 935m
8. Ill Crag – 935m
9. Great End – 910m
10. Allen Crags – 785m
11. Rossett Pike – 649m

Day 2
12. Red Screes 776m
13. Middle Dodd 654m
14. Little Hart Crag 637m
15. Dove 792m
16. Hart Crag 822m
17. Fairfield 873m
18. Seat Sandal 736m
19. Dollywagon Pike 858m
20. High Crag 884m
21. Nethermost Pike 891m
22. Helvellyn 950m
23. Lower Man 925m
24. Whiteside Bank 863m
25. Raise 883m

On booking onto the Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge, you will receive all the exciting trek info via our free mobile travel app. 

You’ll have access to your itinerary, trip countdown, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, ‘know before you go’ trip info, kit lists and much more, at the touch of a button 24 hours a day via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper to benefit the environment and the need of carrying around documents with you. ‘Appy days!

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service for your Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this event and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of travelling and exploring the UK in order to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure.

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and wellbeing of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. The Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge is intentionally challenging and requires adequate preparation as the trek is designed to take you out of your every-day comfort zones and achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place. Your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times.

For more info, please visit our Safety and Wellbeing page. 

You will be accompanied by certified Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew during your Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge. Our Leaders are First Aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading expeditions throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. Leaders and Crew will carrying full safety equipment and mountain First Aid kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits are for emergencies only so please come prepared with your own personal First Aid items. The Leaders and Crew will also be in constant radio communication with the vehicle drivers and base throughout your trek.

We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment, to maximise your safety and wellbeing and to make your experience more authentic.

The minimum group size to run this trek is 25 people and the maximum group size is 34 people.

You are most welcome to join the Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge as a group of family, friends or colleagues or as a solo trekker.

The Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge is a team challenge and is not designed to be an individual competitive race. You will be taking part in teams of up to 10 people with a dedicated Leader. We encourage team spirit and support of each other to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way too. This trek is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure in the stunning Lake District whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew.

The Lake District 25 Peaks in 25hrs Challenge is graded as ‘Tough’, and preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this trek. A good level of fitness and endurance is required in order to complete 2 full days in the mountains of around 12 hour each each day. A training programme will be provided and it is strongly recommend that you have previous mountain trekking experience.

The majority of this trek takes place over mountain paths within the Lake District, which, although uneven underfoot, are fairly well maintained and regularly used. However, there are a couple of small sections where you will be climbing over rocks and using your hands to help you up and down. These sections are very few and far between, but may be termed a slight ‘scramble’. 

A bespoke training programme will be provided when join the team for this adventure to help you with your preparations.

We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and the Bath Kettlebell Society. For more info, please visit our Training and Preparation page.

The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

A full kit list will be provided when you sign up The Lake District 25 Peaks in 25 Hours Challenge. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic event and an uncomfortable one. Well-worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers. 

To help you get the very best from your Lake District 24 Peaks Challenge we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use at local independent retailer Crib Goch Outdoor (both online and in store). They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and your trekking challenge.

The weather in The Lake District, particularly in the mountains, can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app.

Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times.  In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

Three nights’ hostel accommodation is included in your Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge, in shared (single sex) dorm rooms.

The well-equipped hostel offers warm and comfortable accommodation, with a great communal lounge and dining area for you to socialise with your teammates, and a drying room for wet kit (it might be a summer event but it is the UK…!)

You will need to make your own way to the hostel either by car or train for the start of your Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge. 

The nearest train station is Windermere, ~8 miles away from the hostel. There is a limited bus service connection from Windermere, or taxis are readily available from Windermere station (cost ~£25).

The hostel is easily accessible by car, and has a 7Kw electric car charger that is available to book in advance.

The following meals are included as part of your Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge:

• Friday: Dinner
• Saturday: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
• Sunday: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Celebration Dinner
• Monday: Breakfast

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know one month prior to the event start date.

Please bring your own water bottles or bladder systems, and thermal flasks (if you wish to take a hot drink during your trek), and refill in the hostel to avoid the need of purchasing plastic water bottles.

The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’

You can make a difference too with taking part in the Lake District 25 Peaks Challenge and purchasing one of these environmentally friendly reusable alternative bottles compared to single-use plastic water bottles. Grab a Water-to-Go bottle through Adventurous Ewe and receive a 15% discount. Even better, Water-to-Go will donate a further 15% to our charity partner, Cool Earth. For more info please visit https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/water-to-go-partnership/ or email Sue at susan@adventurousewe.co.uk to buy your Water-To-Go bottle.

Naturally there are bathroom facilities at the hostel, however during your 25 Peaks Challenge the facilities will be limited to the great outdoors. If nature calls during this time, please be prepared with biodegradable waste bags (dog poop bags are ideal) and biodegradable loo paper, and be sure to leave no trace of your paper items.

Registration Fee: £95 per person is required on booking to secure your place (non-refundable). 

Sponsorship Requirement: £1300 per person:

• 80% of the minimum sponsorship should be received by the Foundation of Light no later than 10 weeks before the event. Once this amount has been raised, the charity will then be in a position to pay your challenge balance, which is never more than 50% of the minimum sponsorship total.
• The remaining 20% of the minimum sponsorship should be received by the Foundation of Light within four weeks of the challenge.

As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. For more info, please our Book and Travel with Confidence page. 

Adventurous Ewe Financial Guarantee

Any monies paid to Adventurous Ewe for a trip are immediately placed into a Trust account and not used for the day-to-day operations of the company. So, in the unlikely event of our insolvency, money paid in respect of future travel will be refunded, in full. This pledge has been honoured since the foundation of Adventurous Ewe in 2007. No client has suffered financial loss outside our T&C’s whilst travelling with us.

Financial security

Rest assured, your money is safe in any and all circumstances. There has been and always will be full financial protection on your booking. If your adventure needs to be cancelled for any reason, like say a global pandemic, you won’t be left stuck and you’ll be offered plenty of alternative options thanks to our financial protection through our insurance with IPP. What’s more, in the very unlikely event of Adventurous Ewe going under, you’ll get your money back and be repatriated if you were on a trip at the time.

All your event information will be sent to you through our mobile travel app which is free to download. You will receive an email from Adventurous Ewe with your personalised log in code for this app.

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Your Adventurous Ewe Leader/s and Crew will have a mobile phones and radios communications in case of emergencies. The team are trained to deal with these situations. Please ensure you listen to your Leader during these times and refrain from putting any posts on social media during this time. Should you find yourself unable to continue with the trek, your Leader and crew will make the necessary arrangements. Depending on the situation, you will be met by the support vehicle (depending on access) and you will be transferred back to your accommodation or nearby medical facility as required.

Your Emergency Contact at Adventurous Ewe HQ is Jim Young on +44(0)7747 346 588.

Snowdonia Society
Locally, we help support the vital work of the Snowdonia Society who since 1967 continues to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.

Cool Earth
We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2. Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet.

Thank ewe!