Challenge Events 2012
Welcome to our Challenges 2012 homepage, if you are looking to take part in a challenge this year then look no further. Below is a full list of all our upcoming challenges. So why not get a group from work, or some mates together and do something amazing in 2012.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the office on 0161 401 0460 or email us at info@largeoutdoors.com
Buying a Loyalty Pass will save you money on all of the below events.. For full details and to book and event simply click the date...
If you have a large group and you would like to run your own challenge then please contact the Large Outdoors office to discuss group discounts and to see what bespoke events we can run for you.
Ben Nevis
Ben NevisWe head to Scotland and take on the highest peak in the UK, Ben Nevis stands at a height of 1343m's and offers the biggest UK walking challenge.
Option 1: Join a Challenge Weekend
Scale Ben Nevis with the aid of a qualified Mountain Leader and enjoy two nights accommodation, breakfast, Saturday night evening meal and the chance to meet new people.. Prices from £105 per person.
Option 2: Join us just for the day
Scale Ben Nevis with the aid of a qualified Mountain Leader. Full day from £45
Snowdon
We take on Snowdon the highest peak in England and Wales at 1085m.
Join us just for the day: Summit Snowdon with the aid of a qualified Mountain Leaders. Full day from £45
There are a variety of accommodation options available for these dates. With two nights accommodation and food starting from £70 per person. Details will emailed out on sign up.
Scafell Pike
Challenging yourself to climb Scafell Pike, England's higest Peak at 978m's.
Option 1: Join us just for the day
Scale Scafell Pike with the aid of a qualified Mountain Leader. Full day from £45
Option 2: Join the Sense Scafell Pike Challenge Weekend: Enjoy two nights accommodation, breakfast, Saturday night evening meal and the chance to meet new people, whilst fundraising to help support deafblind children and adults in your community..
Friday 2nd March - Sunday 4th March
Yorkshire Three Peaks:
During "The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge" your aim is to complete a 25 mile circuit of all three peaks (Pen-y-ghent, Whernisde and Ingleborough) with nearly 1,600 m (5,249 ft) of ascent and descent within 12 hours, starting and finishing at the same point. The event is fully guided by qualified mountain guides who will endeavour to keep you safe and give you the best chance of completing this challenge.
Join us just for the day
Complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks with the aid of a qualified Mountain Leader. Full day from £45
There are a variety of accommodation options available for these dates. With two nights accommodation and food starting from £62 per person. Details will emailed out on sign up.
National Three Peaks:
Challenge yourself to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales: Ben Nevis (1344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1085m) all within 24 hours. With 480 miles on the road, 3000 metres of ascent and 26 miles of trekking this is one long, challenging...but rewarding day! This event includes return coach travel from the North West, accommodation and your own personal guide. Prices from £325
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September
Sense - The National Deafblind Charity:
We are proud to have teamed up with Sense to run a whole host of charity events so if you and your mates fancy both a fundraising and a physical challenge look no further!
Sense Solar Series:
The Solar Series is an annual series of six walks in different locations across the UK.. All six of the walks start at sunrise and your challenge is to complete them by sunset.
- 31st March 2012 - Jurassic Coastal Challenge, 25 miles.
- 28th April 2012 - White Peak District, 30 miles.
- 16th June 2012 - Summer Solstice South Downs Way Trek, 40 miles.
- 18th August 2012 - Gower Coastal Challenge, 36 miles.
- 22nd September 2012 - Nene Way: Woodford to Peterborough, 33 miles
- 20th October 2012 - Snowdon Rooftops Challenge, 18 miles
Sense Weekend:
The aim is to complete several outdoor pursuit-style challenges as a team. Learn new skills, challenge yourselves, have fun, meet new people and raise much needed funds for Sense, the national deafblind charity, along the way! Sign up your team here...
