A Group idea was discussed at the meal meeting today for a weekend away in May next year. What was suggested was that it would be an idea to have a go at the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, but not to try and kill ourselves by doing it in the day, but to have a go at doing it over 3 days.
Although this may seem a bit daunting to some of the regular "strollers" who turn up every Sunday, there are options for easier walks once we are there, or as was suggested by one person who will remain nameless "Some of us could even go shopping" Quite :gag:
Anyway, I've started this thread to try and gauge what interest there might be for doing something like this, and to ask for suggestions regarding where we could stay, and for how long.
As it would probably have to take place over a Bank Holiday weekend, due to some people having to have school holidays for their vacations, we will need to sort something out sooner rather than later, so let's hear some opinions guys, positive or not!

Just found this link.........www.yorkshirenet.co.uk/ydales/bunkbarns/hortoninr/index.htm

Just looked at the link, Scoobz. Looks promising. I really need to get my fitness levels up though. Oh and get Mr L off crutches!:hihi:

How many miles a day roughly would it involve? If I can build my fitness up before then, Me & Mr Hemlock would love to come!

Each walk/peak is about 8 miles, as the total covered on the 3 Peaks is about 24 miles. As I said earlier though, if enough people are interested in going away for the weekend, but some feel the walks are too far, we can always split up into 2 groups. It wouldn't be compulsory to do all 3, or even any of the Peaks. There are always shorter alternatives available.
What would be nice though, would be if we could just about fill a barn with SF people.

Sounds good to me - count me & Mr Hemlock in on this - should be a great weekend!

Sounds great! May 3rd, 4th and 5th would be good for me! :)

Yes I'm up for this, I'm flexible about dates so will go with the majority here. I will get some routes planned out to do this over a 3 day period, they have such route plans on the Go4aWalk Website which I subscribe to and can download.

I'm also up for doing the official 12 hour 3 Peaks Challenge later in the year if anyone is interested.

Hello .. I Would Be Interested In This Weekend Away If A Date Is Arranged Definite The Weekend Over May 1 2 3 Would Be Ok With Me Too.. Would Also Be Interested In The 3 Peaks Again And Also The National 3 Peaks
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John Merrills Day Challenge Walks Are Very Good Too
.. I Did The Dark Peak 1 .. Good,, But On Your Own ,, Very Boring

Would Be Very Interested To Hear Any Plans
Dave

i DID MEAN THE 3rd 4 and 5 ,, but whatever date let me know for booking time off work
MANY THANKS

i DID MEAN THE 3rd 4 and 5 ,, but whatever date let me know for booking time off work
MANY THANKS

Hi Rambler. How about coming along on one of the weekly walks before you commit yourself to the week-end thing, you might not like what you see!

I would be interested in this too, just let me know in advance if I need to book any time off work, I already get bank holidays off.

Fantastic idea I'd love to go! Do you need us to commit now Scoobz? There's a chance I may have to go to Barcelona for a conference. . . . .Cookman 74 I'm sure would join me as well?!

There's a chance I may have to go to Barcelona for a conference. . . . .

Oh, the hardship some people have to suffer for their work..:roll:

Looks like I'm the first one to post, and in doing so am delighted to report to all and sundry that this weekends Camping Barn trip was a great success!
13 people in all ventured up to Horton-in-Ribblesdale for 3 days walking, during which time the majority of those present completed the 3 Yorkshire Peaks, whilst those that didn't do all 3 peaks enjoyed some good walking around the lower slopes of the mountains. For 2 days out of 3 the weather was kind to us, with the one bad day providing us with fog, rain, wind, hail, snow? and to round the day off, even a bit of sunshine.
As well as walking, we also did a bit of climbing, some geo-caching, had a lovely bbq evening, card schools, games night and enjoyed a full weekends Who Can Snore The Loudest In A Confined Space competition, for which I can announce joint winners....................roll of drums.............Mr and Mrs Hemlock :) No prizes for the winners, apart from a lifetimes enjoyment of zzzzing to be given to each other, which I hope they will be happy to receive as well as give.

I have to say that I have heard on the grapevine, on good authority that a certain group leader who's name begins with S was a very close contender for this much acclaimed award! I will also say that I tried very hard not to snore & felt really guilty when I failed in my task:(
But, I must congratulate everyone for such a fantastic weekend, especially all those involved in the organisation, & everyone for being such great company:) Not one cross word amongst us (well, not to my face anyway:suspect:) & lots of fun & laughter all round.
I promise I'll try even harder not to snore on the next walk we go on:hihi:

Just want to second scoobz comments and thank both him and Billysmum for all the behind the scenes organisation that made this such a successful and enjoyable weekend.

I think mountain walking including scrambling up rocky slopes was a first for a number of our walkers, and I think everyone felt the sense of achievement after such challenging walks.

Not sure if this has encouraged or put me off my plans for attempting all 3 of these inside 12 hours - pass the Lycra "shall we run this bit":hihi:

Well I would have posted earlier but I've been recovering in the bath, I don't think my thighs will ever recover from that first descent.

It was a great weekend and although the accommodation was sparse we all pitched in and made it home for three nights.

The walks were great. The first up Whernside was easy but the descent was a killer for someone with short legs. Ingleborough was a different matter and when I saw the climb I nearly wet myself...but being in a group helped and I was determined to overcome my terror of heights and make it up. Pen-y-gent was another that required use of hands to get to the top but was a very rewarding climb.

My thanks to Scoobz and neoteric for arranging it all, Neily for the lift and everyone else for the company.

And finally...HERE (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/saulmcintyre/YorkshireDales3Peaks) are my photos :)

Well I would have posted earlier but I've been recovering in the bath, I don't think my thighs will ever recover from that first descent.

It was a great weekend and although the accommodation was sparse we all pitched in and made it home for three nights.

The walks were great. The first up Whernside was easy but the descent was a killer for someone with short legs. Ingleborough was a different matter and when I saw the climb I nearly wet myself...but being in a group helped and I was determined to overcome my terror of heights and make it up. Pen-y-gent was another that required use of hands to get to the top but was a very rewarding climb.

My thanks to Scoobz and neoteric for arranging it all, Neily for the lift and everyone else for the company.

And finally...HERE (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/saulmcintyre/YorkshireDales3Peaks) are my photos :)

Some great pictures there taxman - and I know what you mean about the descents I always underestimate how difficult the downhill bits can be.

Finally uploaded my pics here (http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/neotericwalks/Yorkshire3PeaksCampingBarn345May2008)

I thought that was a fantastic weekend, even though the the camping barn wasn't really up to much. I dont suppose it's where you stay it's who you stay with that matters. So thanks to you all for making it a fun filled weekend:clap:

Oh dear, seem to have had problems with photos & most of them have been wiped off my card:cry::rant::mad::help:

Oh dear, seem to have had problems with photos & most of them have been wiped off my card:cry::rant::mad::help:


Oh no, how annoying. We will just have to go back again and try and recreate them. Are you busy this weekend :D

Oh dear, seem to have had problems with photos & most of them have been wiped off my card:cry::rant::mad::help:

You should be able to retrieve them. I did a similar thing and was able to the disk that came with my sandisk SD card to get them all back.

Great photos Neo and Tax, only seems like yesterday that we were there.......oh, it was!
Hope you get yours back Hemlock.

HERE[/URL] are my photos :)

Great pics, I love the ones of the birds eating the seed. The only things that visit my bird table are "Jessie" the squirrel and the odd fat pigeon:hihi:


Looks like you all had a great time:)

:banana:HOORAHH! Retrieved the photos:clap: You don't need to have a rerun & put up with that snoring again now, Bllysmum!:hihi:
So, here they are 3 Peaks piccies (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/3Peaks)

Hi all,
Thanks to everybody for making this a great experience, esp Scoobz and Billy's mum for encouraging me to come along in the first place. Conquering the 3 peaks has given me a real boost. I feel like a kid again.
Also thanks to Neil for the lift.
See you all soon
:)

p.s - great photos guys

:banana:HOORAHH! Retrieved the photos:clap: You don't need to have a rerun & put up with that snoring again now, Bllysmum!:hihi:
So, here they are 3 Peaks piccies (http://picasaweb.google.com/paulinezel/3Peaks)
Great news about the photos :clap: I had a look through the first batch yesterday and a quick look at the full batch today - some great pics there; I will have a longer viewing tonight - that's after I've finished my part time job at the certificate factory:)

Observations:- I'm not the only snorer in the world :) . Turning over doesn't help :hihi:....(does it Mr Hemlock!) Alcohol didn't aid or abet our time together :o
Great team effort most of the time. Who needs tv? Cranium is soul destroying when your losing :D. Scoobz cooks a mean bacon sarnie, The Canadians are excellent chilli providers and bbq 's are best when there isn't a gale :hihi:

I was really pleased with the gear I took, Good coat with hood,several hats,leggings essential- the second day was unkind to say the least. Most of me was dry except the boots but the rain,sleet,snow was relentless. I really appreciated my new walking pole, adjustable - i wouldn't have been without it, especially down the descents - it really lessened the shock impacts on the joints and calves when others really felt it. It was harder than my expectations but very satisfying upon completion.

Thanks to Neo for the planning of gentle descents -we saw so many parties struggle with the steep descents.

Looking forward to our next challenge and thanks to all for making this such a special weekend - it was a ball!:)

Just added a couple of pics of my preperations for the next outing here (http://picasaweb.google.com/neotericwalks/NeotericAddsNewEquipmentToRucksack) :hihi::hihi::hihi: