Eastern 11

Experience the beauty of Eastern Fells like never before! Join our fantastic challenge and discover stunning mountains, a peaceful valley, and sparkling streams. Our knowledgeable mountain leader will keep the encouragement constant to push you to your limits! Conquering the Eastern 11 challenge is an accomplishment like no other. As you reach your goals and overcome challenges, you'll experience a profound sense of achievement on completion - and a few achey muscles!

Lace up your boots, embrace the thrill of the unknown, and embark on an unforgettable journey of strength, resilience, and triumph. This is a strenuous challenge and a long day in the mountains that should only be attempted if you consider yourself a fairly experienced hiker with a good level of fitness. As this event is a challenge, the time is capped at 9 hours.

STATS: 11 peaks - 5,500ft of ascent - 13 miles - 1 Ridge

Peaks Included: Birkhouse Moor, Helvellyn, Nethermost Pike, High Crag, Dollywagon Pike, Seat Sandal, Fairfield, Cofa Pike, St Sunday Crag, Birks, Arnison Crag

Meeting Instructions

The meeting point is in the main car park which is situated outside the fellbites café in Glenridding, which has public toilets and an information centre opposite (full address below). The meeting time is 8am with hope to set off for 8:15am. Once arrived, you will need to read and sign a waiver. Please bring some change for the parking machine.

Greenside Road
Glenridding
CA11 0PD

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FAQ's

BAD WEATHER?
In nearly all instances of bad weather, we will still continue the hike if there is poor visibility, heavy rain and wind. In cases where we have severe winds or thunderstorms forecasted, then I will either cancel the route (arrange for an alternative date) or offer an alternative route at a lower level. Safety is my main priority when hiking in the mountains and with the alternative route, we can still have a fantastic day!

WHAT TO EXPECT?
The Eastern 11 challenge has a feared reputation and is reserved for people with a good level of fitness and is used to hiking at least 12 miles over rough, rocky terrain. We will be moving at a relatively fast pace all day with minimal breaks and should take around 9 hours to complete. The Eastern 11 challenge is a mountain route with a mix of rocky terrain, grassy paths, steep ascents/descents, scrambling and Striding edge (which is a grade 1 scramble). If you have any medical conditions, please let me know beforehand.

CAN I ATTEND ON MY OWN?
Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?
As this is a timed event, it needs to be done within 9 hours, which is adequate for the majority of participants. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

ARE THERE TOILETS?
There are toilets at the meeting point, however we can't guarantee availability of opening times.

WHAT TO BRING
A typical kit list for a day hike would include:

• Backpack - around 30 litres
• Lunch
• Hot drink
• Water - at least 3L
• Lunch
• Snacks to keep you going
• Warm Hat & Gloves
• Midlayer - Fleece
• Waterproof Jacket
• Suitable hiking trousers - No joggers/jeans

• Waterproof overtrousers

• Suitable hiking boots

• Warm jacket (in case we stop) - a down jacket
• Sun protection (suncream & sunglasses)
• Any personal medication

SEE YOU THERE!