Uk & Ireland 5 Peaks + 1 Challenge
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
UK & IRELAND 5 PEAKS + 1 CHALLENGE Conquer the height of Kilimanjaro H i g h l i g h t s • 2 boots. 5 peaks + 1. 74kms. 5904 metres of ascent! • Conquer the 5 highest mountains in the UK & Ireland + 1 additional peak on this unique mountain trek to total 5895m – equivalent height of Kilimanjaro • Tackle Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil and Moel Siabod • Experience Scafell Pike, England, in the colours of a late afternoon sun • Witness the sunrise on Ben Nevis amongst the spectacular backdrop of Scottish Highlands • Summit Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland, under a star filled sky • Complete this challenge on the summit of Moel Siabod in North Wales having conquered a total of 5904 metres of ascent. www.yourcompany.com 1 WELCOME Fàilte, Croeso Overview Conquer the 5 highest mountains in the UK & Ireland + 1 to reach the height of Mt Kilimanjaro at 5895m. Tackle Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil and finish on the peak of Moel Siabod. This epic mountain challenge will see you covering 74kms and 5,904 metres of ascent. This thrilling 5 day adventure will create a lifetime of adventurous mountain memories. Teams will be accompanied by a fully experienced and qualified Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader/s throughout the challenge and transferred via private mini-bus with your own designated and experienced driver/s. Trekking with Adventurous Ewe means you not only will you experience this unique mountain with locally based Mountain Leaders, your summit achievements will be in support of the Snowdonia Society and Cool Earth. A big win-win and thank ewe. ewe. If you have any questions please get in touch by email: [email protected] or call 01492 588 069. We look forward to welcoming you to this epic mountain adventure on home ground. #ewecandoit www.yourcompany.com 2 TRIP SUMMARY Activity: Mountain trekking Group size: 9 – 12 people per minibus Duration: 5 days Level of difficulty: Trekking time: Approx 29 hours Tough Distance: Approx 74kms of trekking Dates: September 2021 Ascent: Approx 5904 metres Cost: Deposit: £95 per person Remaining balance: £850 per person Total cost: £945 per person www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/uk - i r e l a n d - 5 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / 3 TOTAL METRES OF TREKKING ASCENT: Snowdon 948m Scafell Pike 989m ROUTE MAP Ben Nevis 1352m Get ready for an adventure Slieve Donard 850m Carrantuohill 1038m Moel Siabod 727m TOTAL 5904m FIRST MOUNTAIN: FOURTH MOUNTAIN: Snowdon, North Wales Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland 1,085 metres – highest mountain in Wales 850 metres – highest mountain in Northern and England Ireland SECOND MOUNTAIN: FIFTH MOUNTAIN: Scafell Pike, England Carrauntoohil, Ireland 978 metres – highest mountain in England 1038 metres – highest mountain in Ireland THIRD MOUNTAIN: SIXTH MOUNTAIN: Ben Nevis, Scotland Moel Siabod – North Wales 1,344 metres – highest mountain in the 872 metres British Isles www.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/uk - i r e l a n d - 5 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / 4 ITINERARY Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil & Moel Siabod! DAY 1 The trek back down should take approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. On descending Ben Nevis, you’ll Arrival, preparation and accommodation rejoin your awaiting minibus where you will be transferred to your hostel accommodation • Arrive in Snowdonia the evening prior to the start of your trekking adventure where you can relax and recover and grab some well-earned overnight rest before • Trek briefing and overnight in a locally owned hostel on dorm room share basis. continuing the following day. DAY 2 DAY 4 Wales – Snowdon (1,085m) – 14kms Northern Ireland - Slieve Donard (850m) – 9kms After a hearty Welsh breakfast you’ll tackle the first peak of your 5 peaks challenge, It’s an early morning departure from Fort William to Cairn Ryan on the west coast for your ferry Snowdon, Yr Wyddfa in Welsh, - the highest mountain in Wales at 1,085m. crossing to Ireland and on to Slieve Donard. Starting your ascent of Slieve Donard in the late Your ascent will be via the Pyg track which rewards you with those classic Snowdon afternoon as the sun sets behind you is a spectacular way to tackle the fourth mountain of views. The ascent should take approximately 2.5 - 3 hours. Once on the summit you’ll your epic challenge. Your route takes you along a well defined path to the summit which have time for a photo and enjoy the views before starting your decent down the makes for a straightforward climb with the Mourne Wall acting as a guide. If the weather is on Llanberis Path arriving in Llanberis. Here you’ll board your awaiting minibus where you your side, the views from the summit are far reaching and even extend to the Isle of Man, the will be driven to the Lake District for your next mountain. Wicklow Mountains, Wales and Scotland. England – Scafell Pike (978m) – 11kms Republic of Ireland – Carrauntoohil (1039m) – 12kms The second summit of your 5 Peaks challenge, Scafell Pike, is the highest mountain in Then it’s a 5-hour night drive to arrive on the remote west coast of Ireland for your final England standing at 978m. Following a hot meal, the ascent begins from Wasdale Head, summit, Carrauntoohil at 1,039m and the highest mountain in Ireland. The landscape is a tranquil part of the Lake District, also known as the birthplace of British climbing. The stunning set among the beautiful MacGillycuddy Reeks in Co Kerry. Given Carrauntoohil’s trek starts with the afternoon glow highlighting the variety of rock formations before closeness to the Atlantic Ocean, the weather can be very changeable very fast, so you trekking by the glow of your head torch. The ascent and descent of Scafell Pike should should be prepared for wet, wind, cold and more. take approximately 4.5 hours. Once back at your minibus it’s time to relax as your driver The trek takes you along the more popular route, via Devil’s Ladder. Once on the summit you transfers you to Fort William. There will be a short stop on route to use the services and will have to enjoy the views before starting your decent, taking approximately 3 hours. You’ll you can pick up some additional food & drinks. then be transferred back to Dublin for a return ferry journey to North Wales. Overnight in Snowdonia. DAY 3 Scotland – Ben Nevis (1,344m) – 15kms DAY 5 The third and highest mountain on your 5 Peaks adventure, Ben Nevis at 1,344m, marks Wales – Moel Siabod (872m) – 10kms The final day of your epic mountain challenge will take your metres of ascent to a total of the midway point of your challenge. The trek begins on the main path from Glen Nevis. 5904 metres! This is 9 metres above the height of Mt Kilimanjaro standing at 5895 metres. A The path was originally built to service a meteorological observatory of which the well deserved celebratory lunch can then be enjoyed in the iconic Moel Siabod Café at the remains still stand at the summit. The walk to the summit takes approximately 3 hours base of the mountain. Well done on completing one of the toughest mountain challenges on and involves 1,370m of ascent. On summiting you will have the chance to enjoy the home ground. breath-taking views of the Scottish Highlands. Please note, Adventurous Ewe reserves the right to change the route or itinerary for safety adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/nationalwww.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com - 3 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/uk - i r e l a n d - 5 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / reasons should local conditions dictate. 5 TIMING SCHEDULE Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil & Moel Siabod! DATE TIME ACTIVITY Evening prior Evening Arrive in Llanberis, North Wales, prior to the start. of your trekking challenge for dinner, a trek briefing and a good night’s rest. Included: Overnight accommodation in a local hostel, dorm room share basis and trek briefing Dinner (at your own expense) Day 1 07.30 Breakfast 08.30 Meet your Adventurous Ewe Team - Mountain Leader/s and Driver/s. 09.00 Snowdon ascent – 1,085 metres and 14kms. Allow 4.5 - 5 hours 14.00 Minibus transfer to Wasdale Head, The Lake District, Cumbria, England. Allow 4.5 – 5 hours driving time. Hot meal stop in the Lake District 19.00 Scafell Pike ascent – 978 metres and 11kms. Allow 4 – 5 hours Midnight Depart Scafell Pike. Lite pasta meal served. Allow 5.5 – 6 hours driving time Day 2 06.00 Arrive Fort William. Lite breakfast served 07.00 Ben Nevis ascent – 1,344 metres and 15kms. Allow 5 – 6 hours. 13.00 Transfer to hostel with private room share. Afternoon to relax and prepare for the second leg. Overnight accommodation Day 3 06.30 Depart Fort William. Transfer to Carinryan – P&O Ferry crossing Cairnryan to Larne. Allow 4.5 hours driving 11.00 Arrive Cairnryan ferry port Midday Ferry departure and arrive in Larne, Northern Ireland at 14.00. Purchase own lunch onboard 15.00 Slieve Donard ascent – 850 metres and 10kms. Allow 5 - 6 hours 22.00 Depart Slieve Donard. Transfer to Carrantuohil. Allow 6 – 6.5 hours driving time with an hours break for dinner and services stop Day 4 04.30 Carrantuohil ascent – 1036m and 12km.