Trek Training Walks
Great training for Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp or the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge!
Trek Training in the Peak District. Photo by Frank Peters
Our trek training walks in the Peak District, Lake District, and Yorkshire Dales are specially designed for those preparing for non-technical, overseas guided treks, in summer conditions, 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 guided mountain challenges in the UK such as the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.
Most tour operators organising mountain walking holidays or charity challenge treks, recommend hill walking as being one of the most effective methods of preparing your body to sustain several consecutive days of uphill climbs.
We can guide you on some of the most challenging hill walks in the Peak District, and on mountain walks in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. This could form a valuable part of your personal training plan for your trekking holiday or charity challenge trek abroad.
There are two options for Trek Training walks:
- Join open group walks on the set dates listed below
- Arrange private guided training days on mutually convenient dates.
We can suggest suitable local accommodation if required.
If you will be travelling by public transport, please contact us for advice.
You might also find our Trek Training Advice useful. It includes our Top Ten Tips for training!
Open Group Trek Training Walks
The cost to join our open group trek training walks is £38 per person, per day. You will be in a small walking group of usually no more than six participants plus your friendly, professional guide. Trek training routes do vary slightly in the degree of difficulty. As a general rule, the more ascent, the more challenging the walk will be. All routes are subject to change depending upon weather and ground conditions. Dates are below.
OCTOBER 2019
Saturday 12 October - Lake District Just one place left
(Guided by Cath Lee)
A classic Lake District challenge walk called 'The Fairfield Horseshoe', starting and finishing from Ambleside. About 11 miles with approx 1,200 metres of ascent.
Sunday 13 October - Lake District Just one place left
(Guided by Cath Lee)
From Ambleside, Red Screes and Little Hart Crag. About 10 miles and approx 1,100 metres of ascent.
NOVEMBER 2019
Saturday 16 November - Peak District
(Guided by Rachel Bolton)
Details to follow.
Sunday 17 November - Peak District Now fully booked
(Guided by Rachel Bolton)
Details to follow.
Saturday 23 November - Lake District
(Guided by Cath Lee)
From Langdale. Rossett Pike, Bow Fell, Crinkle Craggs and Pike of Blisco. About 10 miles/16km with approx 1,400 metres of ascent.
Sunday 24 November - Lake District
(Guided by Cath Lee)
From Ambleside, Wansfell Pike and a double crossing of Loughrigg Fell. About 10 miles/16km and approx 1,100 metres of ascent.
DECEMBER 2019
Saturday 7 Dec - Southern Peak District & Derbyshire (Guided by Rachel Bolton)
Details to follow.
Sunday 8 Dec - Southern Peak District & Derbyshire (Guided by Rachel Bolton)
Details to follow.
JANUARY 2020
Dates and details to follow.
MARCH 2020
Saturday 28 March - Yorkshire Dales
(Guided by Cath Lee)
From Ingleton, an ascent of Ingleborough, West Fell and Twistleton Scars. About 12 miles/19km with approx 1,100 metres of ascent.
Sunday 29 March - Yorkshire Dales
(Guided by Cath Lee)
From Clapham, an ascent of Ingleborough (different paths to 28th) and an ascent of Thwaite Scars. About 11 miles/18km with approx 900 metres of ascent.
Further dates for 2020 to be added!
On most of our trek training walks, we meet at 9:15am ready to set off at 9:30am. Meeting points vary and will be advised to you with your confirmation of booking. Please contact us if you need to know the starting point before booking.
Please note that dogs are not normally allowed on our 'open group' trek training walks.
Book for Peak District Trek Training
Trek Training, Peak District and Derbyshire - Challenging Hill Walk
Next available date - Saturday 16 November. Guided Trek Training Walk in the Peak District and Derbyshire with Rachel Bolton. Dates as detailed on our Trek Training page.
£38.00
Final price
- Places available
Book for Lake District or Yorkshire Dales Trek Training
Trek Training, Lake District or Yorkshire Dales - Challenging Hill Walk
Next available date, Saturday 17 August. Guided trek training walk in the Lake District or Yorkshire Dales with Cath Lee. Dates as detailed on our trek training page .
£38.00
Final price
- Places available
Private Guided Trek Training Walks
We can offer Trek Training walks on a wider range of dates throughout the year for small groups, couples or individuals booking on a private guided basis.
This allows greater flexibility, as we can tailor the day to your individual requirements. For available private guiding dates, please see our guided walking calendar.
Prices from £170 per day, the cost of which can be shared between members of your group, so for five or more people it can work out cheaper than joining one of our open group walks.
Please contact us to enquire and to book.
In recognition of the fact that many of our customers are training for treks abroad where they will be using the services of local mountain porters, Peak Walking Adventures provides corporate sponsorship to the International Porter Protection Group as well as other charities.
