Therefore I have devised a series of training walks.
These are designed to introduce the novice walker and let you progress onto the finale taking place on 21st - 24th August for Gemma.
These training walks are optional, however they are strongly recommended, to give you a taster of the physical exertion and effort needed from yourself for the main event.
It is not expected or realistic for everyone to attend all walks. However it is recommended to attend at least two of the walks and as the bare minimum just one mountainous walk. The reason for this is so you can better prepare yourself and get used to the speed we will be walking across the terrain.
The dates and locations are as follows:
Saturday March 28th – Worth Matravers (Local Walk, just past Wareham – No Mountains)
Saturday May 16th – Snowdonia (Practice route up Mt Snowdon)
Saturday June 6th – Kimeridge Bay (Local Walk, just past Wareham – No Mountains)
Saturday June 20th – Snowdonia (Practice route up Mt Snowdon)
Saturday July 25th - Lake District (Practice route up Scafell Pike)
Information Packs
Information packs will be distributed via email for each training walk three weeks before the event.
These will include details on how to get there and timings for meeting in the local area.
Maps will also be supplied detailing the chosen walking route, suggested accommodation and routes to get there.
Equipment for training walks
Essentials:-
- Walking Boots/Shoes (boots recommended for extra ankle support)
- Walking Socks
- Walking Trousers (could be jogging bottoms or combats)
- Base layer (i.e. T-shirt)
- Fleece or Jumper
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers (optional)
- Hat
- Gloves
- Small Rucksack (25 litres ideal)
- Water (approx 2 litres)
- High energy snacks (sufficient for 5 hours per mountain)
- Small first aid kit
- Ankle or Knee support (if you need it)
- Camera (am sure there will be some Kodak moments)
- Sense of Humour (better to laugh than cry)
Most of this can be brought from either Millets or Blacks, some even from Tesco.
Mountain Training Walks (general)
Due to the distance involved it is advised to travel up the previous night, however it can be done in a day albeit a very long one. It is also advised to stay the night after the walk as most people will be extremely tired from a day on the Mountain.
Myself and Michelle will be travelling up on the Friday night of each walk, I have three spaces in my car but they are on a first come first served basis. We will split the fuel costs equally. We will also stay for the Saturday night, then travel home on Sunday morning after a good breakfast.
You will need to organise your own accommodation and transport for the training walks.
Michelle and I will be staying at Youth Hostels in the Lake District and Snowdonia.
Snowdonia
Capel Curig or Pen-y-Pass (both will be near to start point and can be booked online at
There is also a Travelodge and Premier Inn, these are in the towns of Caernarfon and Bangor, about 25min drive from Mt Snowdon. If booked early enough these are very well priced.
Lake District
Wast Water or Eskdale (both will be near to start point and can be booked online at www.yha.org.uk )
These are just suggestions if you want to stay in a more comfortable B&B or even go camping then there are plenty of available options.
Walk Day
We will all meet on the Saturday morning at a point and time designated in each information pack.
The walk should take us most of the day to complete, hopefully enjoyed by all. Then you have the evening free to either drive home or have a drink and a meal, then drive back on Sunday morning.
Final Note
Hope to see you all on at least one of the training events! Then you will all be ready for the main event in August and it will be a doddle!
Any problems or questions give me a call on 07921 147342
Many Thanks
Dan
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