Glossop CC- Sponsored Walk - Raising money for GCC Junior Cricket & The Christie Charity
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Glossop CC- Sponsored Walk - Raising money for GCC Junior Cricket & The Christie Charity

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I agree to aim to raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship in support of The Christie Charity and grassroots cricket at Glossop Cricket Club (type, 'I agree').
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Glossop Cricket Club

🥾 Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge

Saturday 19th September
Meet 6:30am – Buttermere
Finish Buttermere

Distance: 24km
Ascent: 2,100 metres
Summits: 10
Guide cost: £35 per participant
Minimum sponsorship target: £250 per participant

📍 Challenge factor: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Guide time :12 hours

Funds raised support:

❤️ The Christie Charity - https://www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie-charity
🏏 Glossop Cricket Club grassroots junior cricket - https://www.glossopcc.co.uk/juniors

Once signed, a specific 'Just Giving' Link for fundraising will be created / shared

Participants are encouraged to arrange their own accommodation in the Lake District on Friday evening 18th September.

The Challenge Overview

This is one of the most rewarding single-day mountain challenges in England, crossing:

  1. Peak Height (metres) Height (feet)
    Red Pike (Buttermere) 755 m 2,477 ft
    High Stile 807 m 2,648 ft
    High Crag 744 m 2,441 ft
    Seat (Buttermere) 561 m 1,841 ft
    Haystacks 597 m 1,959 ft
    Dale Head 753 m 2,470 ft
    Hindscarth 727 m 2,385 ft
    Robinson 737 m 2,418 ft
    High Snockrigg 369 m 1,211 ft
    Fleetwith Pike 648 m 2,126 ft


🥾 Minimum fitness level required (realistic expectation)

Participants should ideally be able to:

  • Walk 15–20 km comfortably
  • Climb 1,000 m+ of ascent in a day
  • Spend 10-12 hours on their feet
  • Walk confidently on rocky, uneven terrain
  • Keep moving steadily for long periods with short breaks

This is not a beginner walk, but it is achievable for reasonably active club members with focussed preparation.

⛰️ What makes this challenge tougher than it sounds

  • Over 2,000 metres of ascent across the route — significantly more climbing than many well-known charity challenges such as the Yorkshire Three Peaks
  • Sustained ridge walking throughout the day, with very few flat recovery sections between summits
  • Several sustained steep climbs throughout the route, particularly across the High Stile ridge and the final ascent of Fleetwith Pike, which can be demanding after a full day in the hills
  • Rocky and uneven Lakeland mountain terrain, including loose stone, stepped paths, and rough ground that slows walking pace compared with lowland routes
  • A long and committing High Stile ridge section(Red Pike → High Stile → High Crag) with limited quick exit options if conditions change
  • Navigation becomes more challenging in poor visibility, as mist can arrive quickly and some ridge junctions are not obvious without map skills
  • Four summits remain late in the day(Dale Head, Hindscarth, Robinson and High Snockrigg), making the final stages physically and mentally demanding
  • Extended time spent above 700–800 metres elevation, where weather conditions can be colder, windier and more exposed than in the valley
  • Limited road access and facilities along much of the route, meaning this is a true mountain challenge rather than a valley-based walk

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    By paying the £35 per person fee (for 2 experienced guides on the day) you confirm and agree to the following:

    I confirm that I am signing up to take part in the Glossop Cricket Club Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge on Saturday 19th September. I agree to aim to raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship in support of The Christie Charity and grassroots cricket at Glossop Cricket Club. I understand that I am responsible for arranging my own accommodation if required, contributing £35 towards the cost of mountain guides, and ensuring that I am suitably fit and prepared for a full day of mountain walking. I also acknowledge that participation is at my own risk and that I will follow guidance provided by the event organisers and qualified leaders.

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