Frequently Asked Questions
Am I fit enough?
A good level of fitness is required. A day on Scafell Pike will consist of approximately 4 - 8 hours of mountain walking. You need to feel comfortable carrying a small day-sack and walking for extended periods and during adverse weather conditions. Complete some training walks before you arrive. Time invested in training will add to your enjoyment of the day. I'm new to mountain walking, is this a good mountain to begin with? No! Scafell Pike is very rocky and very steep. It is a poor choice for your first mountain. Walk some of the lower and easier mountains first, this will enable your body to cope better when you do. Walking for 10 miles on undulating terrain or smaller hills is incomparable to even a 5 mile walk on Scafell Pike, this is much much tougher. We can arrange guided walks on any Lakeland mountains. Where do we meet? This is flexible and full details will be sent out at time of booking. What to wear / bring Waterproof jacket - ideally with taped seams. A lightweight cagoule will not be sufficient to keep out heavy rain. Waterproof over-trousers - as above. Lightweight / quick drying walking trousers. Not jeans or anything similar to jeans. Fleece jacket / top. Wicking / quick drying ‘sports’ t-shirt or similar. As a base layer. Hat and gloves - at least 1 set per person. During the cooler months, please bring 2 sets per person. Hiking boots with ankle support - these should be well fitting and in good condition with plenty of tread depth. Food and water - a minimum of 1 litre per person. A small / medium sized backpack to carry essentials. Personal medical supplies - for example, if any participants are prescribed an inhaler for Asthma, this must be carried during the walk. What if we need to cancel? We will do our best to find another suitable date that’s convenient for you. Should this not be possible we will offer a full refund (minus a £50 administration fee) if you provide us with at least 30 days notice. Less than 30 days notice and we may observe the right to retain any deposit towards the activity. In the unlikely event we need to cancel an activity, an alternative date or full refund will be offered. |
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