Join Team Precky as we take on an exciting challenge for 2023 – the Yorkshire Three Peaks!

This incredible challenge will see you ascend over 1,700 metres across the day, reaching the summits of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.

You’ll be led every step of the trail by experienced Conquer Hiking and Trekking mountain guides, so no previous trek experience is necessary – just a sense of adventure and a good pair of boots! And we will be there with you at the finish line to celebrate your amazing achievement!

So join Team Precky in this unforgettable challenge, and help us towards a future without cancer support the Rugby League Benevolent Fund.

Want a place?

To join the challenge, you will need to pay a non-refundable fee of £50 and pledge to raise a minimum of £150 in sponsorship (details below)

Conquer the 3 highest peaks of the Yorkshire Dales and take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks 2023 walking challenge for The Steve Prescott Foundation.

Date: Saturday 17th June 2023

Start time: 7.00am (please arrive by 6.45am at the latest and check-in with us)

Meeting point: Gray Bridge Car Park, Pennine Way (B6479), Horton-in-Ribblesdale, BD24 0HG (parking charges apply and other car parks are available very close by if required) Our representatives will be positioned next to the car park in Conquer Hiking and Trekking branded clothing and we will have a flag in place.

This is a 25 mile challenge walk taking in the 3 Yorkshire Peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. The goal is to complete the walk in 12 hours or less. It is quite a challenge but you will walk through some of the most stunning landscapes in the UK throughout the day.

The cost of this challenge is £50 per person.

Please email info@conquerhiking.com to receive your registration form.

Once we receive the completed registration form we will confirm your place on the challenge.

If you have any queries, please email info@conquerhiking.com contact us via Facebook/Messenger or call 07841 333804. Please call this telephone number on the day of the walk if required for any reason (if you are unable to locate the group, may be running late, etc).

This is a tough but very rewarding challenge and the team at Conquer Hiking will be with you every step of the way, from guiding you up and down the peaks, assisting with food, drink or first aid needs if necessary, and hopefully joining you for a celebratory drink at the end of the challenge.

There are various campsites and other forms of accommodation in the local area should you wish to stay over the night before or after the challenge. Please ask us if you require any help or advice.

What will I need to wear/bring?

We would recommend the following:

• Rucksack/backpack or similar suitable bag for carrying any spare layers, snacks and drinks
• Walking boots/shoes and comfortable socks
• Walking pants/shorts
• Upper layers: short sleeved top, long sleeved top, light fleece, jacket
• Waterproofs
• Cap/hat
• Gloves (again, it can get colder on higher ground if the weather deteriorates, even in summer months)
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Hand sanitiser
• Plenty of water, lunch and snacks
• Optional but not required: Walking poles

It would also be very advisable to bring a spare set of clothes to change into after the challenge.

Our team are first aid qualified and will be carrying first aid kits should you require assistance during the walk. Obviously, we hope this won’t be the case but we have to be prepared. If you do have any such issues during the course of the walk then please bring these to the attention of a member of the Conquer team. You will be introduced to the team before we set off.

We look forward to meeting you on the day and taking on this great challenge with you!

Frequently Asked Questions for The SPF Yorkshire Three Peaks 2023 challenge

When does the trek take place?

The trek will take place on Saturday 17th June 2023

What do I have to do to take part?

Simply sign up online with Conquer Hiking and Trekking and pay your £50 registration fee. We will then be in touch after receiving your registration and will send you a fundraising pack in the post.

How can I reach the fundraising target?

We know that committing to raise a specific amount can seem a bit daunting which is why our team are here to support you event step of the way. We’d recommend starting off by creating a JustGiving page and sharing this around family, friends and colleagues.

When do I have to pay in my sponsorship?

You will need to raise a minimum of £150 in total, this needs to be in before the event.

Who organises the challenge?

The challenge is organised by Conquer Hiking and Trekking.

How fit do I need to be?

Conquer Hiking and Trekking advice is that you need to have a reasonable level of fitness in order to take part, but you do not need to be ‘super fit’ or a professional athlete! It is suggested that you slowly build up your fitness levels in the lead up to your challenge.

What will the hike be like?

The challenge has been graded as ‘tough’ by Conquer Hiking and Trekking. A ‘tough’ trek features more demanding activities and the days are generally longer and harder than a challenge graded as ‘challenging’.

The paths we use are generally well maintained and vary from steps, steep inclines or gradual slopes, to more rocky ground. In wet weather it can be slippery in places, and in some areas, it can be easy to lose the path.

In the dark, it’s easier to lose your footing or become disoriented, so we take it easy. There will be marshals or lit markers on any sections of the route which are not clear.

What do I need to bring?

Be prepared for any weather! It could be clear, raining, windy, warm or cold – or a mixture of all of them! The weather at the bottom of the mountain is very unlikely to be the same as at the top; expect it to be cold at the summit. You will enjoy the trekking more if your equipment keeps you warm and comfortable!

Why is the registration fee non-refundable?

The registration fee forms part of the total challenge cost and is used by Conquer Hiking and Trekking. to process your registration, vet your medical form and also to secure suppliers linked with your challenge. It is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another participant under any circumstance. We strongly suggest you obtain travel insurance immediately after registration, to cover this cost element of your challenge.

Cost

• Registration fee £50
• Minimum sponsorship £150