UK & 5 PEAKS + 1 CHALLENGE

Conquer the height of Kilimanjaro

Highlights

• 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 , , , , 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 ITINERARY Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil & Moel Siabod!

DAY 1 – Wednesday 15th September The trek back down should take approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. On descending Ben Nevis, you’ll Arrival, preparation and accommodation • Arrive in Snowdonia the evening prior to the start of your trekking adventure rejoin your awaiting minibus where you will be transferred to your hostel accommodation • Trek briefing and overnight in a locally owned hostel on dorm room share basis. where you can relax and recover and grab some well-earned overnight rest before continuing the following day. DAY 2 – Thursday 16th September DAY 4 – Saturday 18th September 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 DAY 5 – Sunday 19th September The second summit of your 5 Peaks challenge, Scafell Pike, is the highest mountain in – Carrauntoohil (1039m) – 12kms England standing at 978m. Following a hot meal, the ascent begins from Wasdale Head, Then it’s a 5-hour night drive to arrive on the remote west coast of Ireland for your final a tranquil part of the Lake District, also known as the birthplace of British climbing. The summit, Carrauntoohil at 1,039m and the highest mountain in Ireland. The landscape is trek starts with the afternoon glow highlighting the variety of rock formations before stunning set among the beautiful MacGillycuddy Reeks in Co Kerry. Given Carrauntoohil’s trekking by the glow of your head torch. The ascent and descent of Scafell Pike should closeness to the Atlantic Ocean, the weather can be very changeable very fast, so you take approximately 4.5 hours. Once back at your minibus it’s time to relax as your driver should be prepared for wet, wind, cold and more. transfers you to Fort William. There will be a short stop on route to use the services and The trek takes you along the more popular route, via Devil’s Ladder. Once on the summit you you can pick up some additional food & drinks. will have to enjoy the views before starting your decent, taking approximately 3 hours. You’ll then be transferred back to Dublin for a return ferry journey to North Wales. Overnight in DAY 3 – Friday 17th September Snowdonia. Scotland – Ben Nevis (1,344m) – 15kms The third and highest mountain on your 5 Peaks adventure, Ben Nevis at 1,344m, marks DAY 6 – Monday 20th September the midway point of your challenge. The trek begins on the main path from Glen Nevis. Wales – Moel Siabod (872m) – 10kms The path was originally built to service a meteorological observatory of which the The final day of your epic mountain challenge will take your metres of ascent to a total of remains still stand at the summit. The walk to the summit takes approximately 3 hours 5904 metres! This is 9 metres above the height of Mt Kilimanjaro standing at 5895 metres. A well deserved celebratory lunch can then be enjoyed in the iconic Moel Siabod Café at the and involves 1,370m of ascent. On summiting you will have the chance to enjoy the base of the mountain. Well done on completing one of the toughest mountain challenges on breath-taking views of the Scottish Highlands. home ground. Please note, Adventurous Ewe reserves the right to change the route or adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/nationalwww.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com - 3 - peaks- challenge/ itinerary for safety reasons should local conditions dictate. adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/uk- ireland- 5 - peaks- challenge/ 2 TIMING SCHEDULE Snowdon, Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis, Slieve Donard, Carrauntoohil & Moel Siabod! DATE TIME ACTIVITY Day 1 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 hotel, Twin room share basis and trek briefing Dinner (at your own expense) Day 2 07.00 Breakfast 08.00 Meet your Adventurous Ewe Team - Mountain Leader/s and Driver/s. 08.30 Snowdon ascent – 1,085 metres and 14kms. Allow 4 - 5 hours Lunch break in Llanberis 13.30 Minibus transfer to Wasdale Head, The Lake District, Cumbria, England. Allow 4.5 – 5 hours driving time. Hot meal stop in the Lake District 18.30 Scafell Pike ascent – 978 metres and 11kms. Allow 4 – 5 hours

10.30 – 11.00pm Depart Scafell Pike. Lite pasta meal served. Allow 5.5 – 6 hours driving time Day 3 04.30 Arrive Fort William. Lite breakfast served 05.00 Ben Nevis ascent – 1,344 metres and 15kms. Allow 5 – 6 hours.

11.00 Transfer to Kilmanock hotel with private room share. Evening to relax and prepare for the second leg. Overnight Park Hotel. 3.5hr Transfer. Allow time for a meal break in Fort William. Day 4 08.00 Depart Kilmarock. Transfer to Carinryan – Stenaline Ferry crossing Cairnryan to Belfast. Allow 1.5 hours driving

10.00 Arrive Cairnryan ferry port 11.30 Ferry departure and arrive in Belfast, Northern Ireland at 13.45. 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 5 04.30 Carrantuohil ascent – 1036m and 12km. Allow 6 – 7 hours. 11.30 Return transfer to Dublin ferry port. Allow 5 hours. Allow time for lunch. 20.30 Ferry to Holyhead North Wales Arriving 00.01 and overnight in Snowdonia. Arrive at the hotel 01.00am Day 6 09.00 Breakfast followed by Moel Siabod ascent. Allow 5.5 hours. Challenge complete having trekked to a total height of 5904m. Celebratory lunch in Moel Siabod Café prior to your return journey home.

This is a guideline to the timing schedule for your UK & Ireland 5 Peaks + 1 Challenge. Please note that this is a guideline only and we ask for your flexibility on this due to factors outside our control which may affect your schedule such as traffic, weather, ferry departures, ability of the group, etc. www.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/uk- ireland- 5 - peaks- challenge/ 3 We look forward to welcoming you on such an iconic mountain adventure.

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