Homegrown trekking adventure

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on local communities and livelihoods, we’re keen to promote adventures on home ground particularly to help support the local tourism industry here whilst also giving you the chance to get out and explore our incredible Lake District landscapes in a safe and fun manner.

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 time to enjoy local cafes, bars and restaurants. Plus the chance to step out of your comfort zone and gain a greater understanding of the mountains, local environment and local communities. 

On booking onto the Lake District 15 Peaks Challenge, you will receive all the exciting trek info via our 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. A’ppy days.

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service for your Lake District 15 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 well-being 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 15 Peaks Challenge is intentionally challenging and requires adequate preparation as the trek is designed to take you out of their 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 Well-being page. 

You will be accompanied by certified Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew during your Lake District 15 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. An additional Leader will accompany your group on day 2 during the grade 1 scramble of Striding Edge. 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 10 people and the maximum group size is 36 people.

You are most welcome to join the Lake District 15 Peaks Challenge as a group of family, friends or colleagues or as a solo trekker. If you have a group of over 10 people, we would be more than happy to run a private trek for your team, your charity, your private group or your company. You’re also welcome to use this trek as a fundraiser for the charity of your choice.

For any further info or to chat about running a bespoke Lake District 15 Peaks Challenge, we’d love to hear from you at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.  

The Lake District 15 Peaks is a team challenge and not 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 epic mountain trek is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders and Crew. Additional Leaders will be in support of your team whilst traversing Striding Edge (a grade one scramble). Please note, this traverse is optional and you will be fully briefed the day prior to the ascent.

The Lake District 15 Peaks 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 3 days in the mountains. 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. Plus there is a grade one scramble of Striding Edge. 

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 15 Peaks 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 15 Peaks Challenge we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in independent Joe Brown / The Climbers Shop and ashmei athletic apparel 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 15 Peaks Challenge. You will be allocated single sex dorm rooms. 

If you would prefer a single room please let us know asap and we will make the arrangements for you dependent on availability at the hostel. There will be an additional cost for this room dependent on the hostel, therefore please get in touch with us for further info at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

You will need to make your own way to the hostel either by car or train for the start of your Lake District 15 Peaks Challenge. The closest train station is Windermere and trains are available from London Euston to Windermere. A transfer can be provided from Windermere train station to your accommodation if pre-booked with us one month in advance of the trek. Further information will be provided one month prior to your trek.

3 x breakfasts and 3 x packed lunches of local produce are included as part of your Lake District 15 Peaks Challenge. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know one month prior to your trip start date. Please note, dinner is not provided giving you the opportunity to sample a variety of local restaurants and pubs.

Please bring your own water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and 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 15 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-bottle-partner-sheep/ or email us at susan@adventurousewe.co.uk to buy your Water-To-Go bottle.

Deposit: £75 per person is required on booking. 

Remaining balance: £420 per person is due for payment no later than 4 weeks prior to the trip start date.

Monthly payment plan
A monthly payment plan can be arranged for this trip. Please contact us for more information or to set up your plan. Simply email info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

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Fundraising
You’re welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.

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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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