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Events to Push Your Limits 2 Our Events Events to push your limits 2 Our Events We organise a range of Cycling physically and mentally London to Paris Challenge Central takes great pride in helping testing challenges. ordinary people do extraordinary things together. London to Amsterdam To us, challenges are about finishing what you Thailand Tour started, overcoming personal boundaries and enjoying the adventure with the camaraderie Trekking of others. National 3 Peaks Our mission is to share our love of challenges and help more people push their limits to achieve something special. Yorkshire 3 Peaks Welsh 3 Peaks The Welsh 3000s Snowdon Trek Kilimanjaro As well as our scheduled events, we also provide customised trips for groups, companies and charities. We can adapt all aspects of our adventures to suit the requirements of any group and we can also organise a number of other bespoke trekking and cycling challenges on request. ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS, TOGETHER 3 4 London to London to Paris Amsterdam Cycle from one of London’s best known landmarks to the most romantic city in the world, Cycle to Amsterdam, a true cosmopolitan Holland is a fairly luxurious affair with Paris. This 190-mile adventure can be achieved in only three days, travelling through melting pot, from one of London’s most restaurants, bars, a cinema and the all- some of the most beautiful French countryside on smooth-as-silk roads. A cyclist’s dream! historic landmarks on a 136-mile epic important free wifi onboard! Cabins Put yourself to the test with long days of cycling and strenuous hill-climbs – which makes adventure. All this can be achieved in less have en-suite showers, towels and that first sight of the Eiffel Tower even more rewarding. than 48 hours! bedding provided. Between these two bustling capitals, long Day 2 (53 miles) Itinerary: From here we continue to Beauvais, days of cycling await. You will follow a passing through several quaint French challenging route through some of the most Our ferry will arrive early morning at the Day 1 (65 miles) Hook of Holland. From here we embark The challenge starts from Trafalgar towns and villages, until we reach our beautiful countryside and coastal areas Square early morning. We will head out destination in the early afternoon. both countries have to offer. on a truly magnificent coastal ride before of the capital towards Brighton, travelling For the rest of the day we are free to stopping for the ultimate pancake brunch! through picturesque Sussex countryside. enjoy the town before the final push to Itinerary: Once refuelled (and substantially heavier!) Paris in the morning after much-needed Day 1 (83 miles) we push on for the final 30 miles to the From Brighton, we travel east along wonderful Amsterdam Art Square where rest in our accommodation for the night. The challenge starts from Trafalgar Square the coastline towards Newhaven, with the famous “I Amsterdam” sign is situated. stunning sea views and flanked by the early morning. We will head out of the Day 3 (50 miles) The London to Amsterdam Cycle is famous white cliffs. In the evening we will The last day of this challenge finds us capital towards the port in Harwich, supported by the Challenge Central team take you to a Newhaven pub situated near cycling into the heart of Paris. For our travelling through the lovely, meandering along the way, with our vehicle carrying to the port, where you can rest your legs, hard efforts over the past three days, we country roads of Essex. Whilst smooth any personal belongings you may need enjoy a hearty meal and freshen-up before are rewarded with simply gorgeous views roads will allow us to pick up the pace, the to Amsterdam. boarding the ferry. of the Champs Élysées with the Arc de terrain is both undulating and challenging – Day 2 (75 miles) Triomphe standing proudly in the distance. although we will have refreshment stops at You will also have the option for your bikes some of our favourite pubs along the way Arriving early hours in Dieppe, we will As we approach France’s most famous to be transported back to the UK following to the east coast of England. begin the toughest part of the challenge. landmark, the Eiffel Tower, we will cycle the challenge – allowing you to explore We head along the Avenue Verte cycle past the beautiful Victor Hugo fountain Our evening on the overnight ferry to Amsterdam in all of its glory! track in the morning twilight towards through to the Trocadero. Forges-les-Eaux, arriving just in time for a well-earned breakfast at a choice of With our challenge at an end in the early enchanting local cafés. afternoon, you can celebrate your cross- channel triumph in one of the many renowned Parisian bars and restaurants. The London to Paris Cycle is supported by the Challenge Central team along the way. You also have the option to have your bikes and belongings transported back to the UK following the challenge – leaving you free to enjoy the sights and sounds of this magnificent city at your own pace. ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS, TOGETHER 5 6 National 3 Peaks Yorkshire 3 Peaks Conquer the highest mountain in Scotland, England and Wales in just a single The Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge includes Itinerary: weekend. One of the ultimate tests of physical endurance, mental stamina and the successful summit of Pen-y-Ghent, Day 1 effective teamwork. Whernside and Ingleborough in the Participants are met by the Challenge glorious Yorkshire Dales. Overcome physical fatigue as we trek over 25 miles of rough, rocky terrain – Central leaders in the public car battling against unpredictable weather conditions throughout. Climbing Ben The challenge will take you over a range park opposite the Crown Hotel early Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon (ascending a total of almost 3500m) is a testing of terrain and walking for a total of morning where a full event brief will challenge but a highly rewarding adventure, which can be completed in either 24 miles. You will cover over 2000m be given. 24 or 36 hours with Challenge Central. (7064ft) of ascent and trek for 12 hours. The challenge begins promptly with the first of our mountains, Pen-y-Ghent. As we descend the mountain, the dawning Taking in the beauty whilst walking, Itinerary: (Based on 36-hour schedule) From one dramatic scenery to another, light will shock and awe as it illuminates the the challenge will leave you with a Day 1 mountain scenery around us. we continue to Whernside which on a To start the weekend, you will meet the great sense of achievement as you clear day will give you panoramic views Challenge Central leaders and socialise From here, we will be on our way to conquer the three highest mountains as far as the Lake District and beyond. with other participants over dinner. our final challenge and one of the in Yorkshire. most spectacular mountain ranges – Ben Nevis 1345m (4413ft) Finally, we arrive at our third mountain After the meal, we will travel through the Snowdonia, Wales. where we tackle our final obstacle, night to Scotland. 978m (3209ft) Ingleborough. Upon completion of the This climb up Snowdon has some of Scafell Pike Pen-y-Ghent 694m (2277ft) challenge, you are able to make your Day 2 the steepest ascents in the 3 Peaks Snowdon 1085m (3560ft) We arrive in the Glen Nevis Valley, where challenge, some of the most varied Whernside 736m (2415ft) onward journey home or back to your the challenge begins early to ascend the landscapes and stunning views across accommodation. 723m( 2372ft) highest mountain in Britain. The climb is the massif. You will find yourself walking on Ingleborough steep and strenuous, with breathtaking rocky terrain – where sheep roam freely views throughout. The upper section of throughout on your way to the summit. the trek, more often than not, is snow No doubt exhausted yet victorious in covered – adding to the challenge! completing the 3 Peaks challenge, we Towards the end of the day we regroup head for some well-earned food, drink and and recharge before shortly making our accommodation where we can also freshen- way to Scafell Pike in the Lake District to up, celebrate and get some much needed begin it all again. rest! Day 3 Day 4 Equipped with our head torches under the You did it! Over a hearty breakfast, moon and stars, we begin our ascent to challengers can reflect on their fantastic the summit of England’s highest mountain. achievement of having conquered “the big Navigate meandering paths marked by three”. We depart Wales early morning, cairns in this confusing landscape, which leaving with plenty of time to return home features an impressive backdrop of and share your accomplishment with friends rugged crags. and family. ORDINARY PEOPLE DOING EXTRAORDINARY THINGS, TOGETHER 7 8 Welsh 3 Peaks The Welsh 3000s The Welsh 3 Peaks challenge will see you trek the highest mountain in North, To conquer the Welsh 3000s challenge, you must complete the 15 highest Mid and South Wales. mountains in Wales (all over 3000ft) in just one weekend. Chosen for their locations across Wales rather than their height, you will trek The route is approximately 24 miles, but including walking to the start point and Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan in succession for a spectacular challenge. down from the finish, the total distance covered reaches more than 30 miles. Itinerary: This is the toughest trekking challenge Day 2 1085m (3560ft) we organise and therefore highly The Welsh 3000s challenge begins early Day 1 Snowdon recommend completing one of our with the first set of mountains, the The meeting point for the challenge is early 893m (2930ft) other mountain challenges before Snowdon Range.
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