Chatsworth Challenge : Date : Sat. 26th June 2010
The history of the walks so
far in words and pictures
Up to date financial details and other information about our fundraising activities
Annual financial details of the totals raised from our Walkers and Corporate Sponsors
The ups, the downs, and all the bits in between
Preparation, Hints & Tips
Handy tips and sound advice for tackling those peaks.
Some interesting features associated with our walks
All the other bits we couldn’t fit in anywhere else
threepeakschallenge.com are organisers of fund raising challenge walks in support of the Dave Owens and Frank Goodall Memorial Fund to raise monies for nominated charities in support of cancer research, prevention, and treatment.
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Next Three Peaks Challenge Walk
Summary Information about the next Walk
Baslow, Derbyshire, DE45 1SR
There are two walks available to participants. These are :-
Walk 1 : 22 Miles
Walk 2 : 9 Miles
22 Mile Walk : Approximately 7.5 to 10.0 hours for an average walker
9 Mile Walk : Approximately 3.5 to 4.5 hours for an average walker
The Village Green, Baslow, Derbyshire.
Both walks start and finish at this same point.
22 Mile Walk : 06:00 hrs prompt
9 Mile Walk : 11:15 hrs prompt
£ 5.00 (does not apply to anyone under the age of 16 on the day of the walk).
There is a mandatory check-in procedure and walkers should arrive no later than 20 minutes prior to the start time of the walk.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Walkers should arrive no later than 20 minutes prior to the advertised start time of any of our walks
General Notes about all Three Peaks Challenge Walks
Checkpoints and retirement
There are checkpoints along the route, and we ask that every walker checks in at each of the stations, and also at the last home registration checkpoint so that we know all walkers have safely completed the course.
Important Note : We always try to ensure that our checkpoints are located at places where there are commercial outlets for food and drink, and also toilet facilities. This may be a village green with a corner shop and public toilets situated nearby, or perhaps a public house.
However, because from year to year we plan our walks over differing routes, it is not always possible to ensure that these facilities are available at the nominated checkpoints. Furthermore, although we make prior checks about the facilities in our planning for the checkpoints, we are not able
to guarantee or be responsible for the outlets being open at the stated times. You are therefore advised to be ‘self sufficient’ and ensure that you carry appropriate supplies of food and water with you for your walk. (see ‘food and drink’ below).
Food and drink
Walkers are responsible for their own food and drink, and you should carry plenty of water, especially if the weather is hot. We always provide water at each of the checkpoints so that you can replenish empty bottles.
More information about eating and drinking for the walk >>
Footwear, equipment and maps
Walkers should wear appropriate clothing and suitable footwear. We advise not to wear new socks or boots for the first time on the walk, and remember to bring plasters in case of blisters. Make up a checklist of equipment for yourself, and include waterproof clothing, extra pullovers or a fleece, sun cream, sunglasses, hat, mobile phone etc. And lastly... don’t forget the camera !!
More information about what equipment to take on the walk >>
Minimum Sponsorship Target
We do not set a conditional minimum, but the organisers put a lot of hard work into setting-up and coordinating the event, and the whole event is of course about raising money to donate to cancer charities. In return we ask all walkers to target a minimum of £100.00 individual sponsorship. This is generally achieved with a bit of hard work, perseverance, and gentle persuasion! To date the average amount raised from each participant has been around £200.00. Go to Downloads page to get PDF file for Fundraising Tips >>
If you need to enquire about anything to do with the walk please contact Gerard Mitchell by any of the following means:-
E-mail : E-mail Gerard
Tel : (Work) 01924 471955
Tel : (Mobile) 07775 607406
Fax : (Work) 01924 422806
We want your support ! If you wish to take part in the walk please get the Application Form. For inclusion onto the Walk Register you must complete and submit the Application Form. Once we have your completed form we’ll provide you with full details from that point on.
Go to Downloads Page for Walk Application Form >>
Three Peaks Challenge Walking Guide
A steady walk : You don’t need to be an experienced walker, but you should be healthy and fit enough to be able to walk the distance.
A long walk : You should have basic experience of hiking long distances. Use of a map and compass is an advantage but not essential. Walkers should have a good level of fitness.
A challenging walk : For experienced and regular walkers. Training is strongly advised before the walk and you should have a good level of health and fitness.
Baslow - Chatsworth Challenge Walk
The Next Three Peaks Challenge Walk...
When : Saturday 26th June 2010
Where : Baslow, Derbyshire
Walk : The Chatsworth Challenge
About The Walk
Three Peaks Challenge.com is once again set to walk the Chatsworth Challenge in 2009. The Three Peaks Challenge organisers are taking the walk to the peaks and countryside of the Chatsworth area of Derbyshire for our twin distance event. This year sees a slightly altered circuit for the 22 mile walk, and a change also for the shorter walk which increases in length from 8 to 9 miles.
The Format
There are two circular walks in the one event … a longer walk for the fit and adventurous, and a less strenuous shorter walk. Both walks start and finish at the Village Green in Baslow which has hotels, B&B’s and campsites close, and we very often have parties who travel and stay over.
The walk start times are staggered so that both walks finish at around the same time. This allows groups of families and friends who wish to take part in different walks to do so, and meet up at the finishing line within an hour or so of each other. (The finish line and final checkpoint is the ‘Devonshire Arms’ pub just off the Village Green in Baslow, which serves excellent food).
It is not a race, and there are no winners or losers. The two walks are designed to provide a walking day out for everybody, with participants free to choose either of the walks which they feel is most personally suitable. Your ‘Challenge’ is to turn up, have a good day out walking with friends and family, and raise funds for less fortunate cancer sufferers!
How to get there
The walks start and finish at the Village Green in Baslow, Derbyshire. To find Baslow on the map just look to the left of Chesterfield which is off junction 29 of the M1. Set your Sat-Nav guidance to DE45 1SR.
How to Enter
It’s so simple. Go to Downloads Page to get Walk Application Form.
The Devonshire Arms is a family run hotel and inn, very close to Chatsworth park, in the village of Baslow. Situated next to the Village Green, and only a few yards from our start and finish point. (The Devonshire is actually our final checking off point). As well as serving excellent food, it provides a perfect last stop at the end of the day for our thirsty walkers.
Notes about our Challenge Walks.
Our walks are well organised and are designed to provide an enjoyable day out for all participants. Whilst we work hard to provide a fun day for everybody, our primary and most important aim of course is to raise funds for donation to the cancer charities we support. Because of this, we ask all walkers to try and target a minimum sponsorship of £100.00. Apart from the small entry fee, that’s about the only request or condition we place on our participants. There are other guidelines which we think will make your day better if you observe them, and we advise reading these to give you a better appreciation of our event. For more information see the following ...
About our Challenge Walks >> see General Notes about our Challenge Walks
About our whole event >> see our Frequently Asked Questions Page
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