Set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, the Three Peaks lie at the heart of an area of outstanding natural beauty and scientific interest. Join Black Girls Hike as we take on the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and summit the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
A detailed itinerary will be sent to all booked guests before the event, with all details needed to attend the weekend. There will also be a WhatsApp group set up prior the weekend to organise car share and get chatting.
Accommodation
We will be staying at The Old School Bunkhouse, a hostel situated near Ingleton in Yorkshire Dales limestone country, between Ingleborough and Whernside.
Packages are based on shared room accommodation, maximum occupancy 6.
How fit do I need to be?
At 24.5 miles and 1,500m of ascent this is going to be a tough walking challenge. To put it another way, you will be walking almost a marathon distance and climbing higher than Ben Nevis in under 12 hours. It’s an extremely tough and challenging day, both physically and mentally. The dropout rate can be as high as 25% which gives you an idea of how tough some people find it.
A good base level of fitness is esstential and and we highly recommend training properly for the challenge. However, it is always a good idea to consult with your doctor before engaging in any new physical activity, especially if you have any medical conditions or are recovering from an injury.
In the event of injury or fatigue, you can bail out after each peak, this requires ringing a taxi to collect you and take you back to The Old School Bunkhouse. This is funded by yourselves if this should happen and can cost up to £25, depending where abouts on the hike you are, so please remember to bring cash with you.
What do I need to bring with me?
FOR THE DAY OF CHALLENGE:
Walking boots: waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good ankle support
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and prevent blisters
Water bottle: Bring a large refillable 2 litre water bottle and at least 1 litres of water eg. Evian
Day Rucksack: something comfortable to wear, 20 litres+
Waterproof bags: keep spare clothing, electronics and anything else dry even if your rucksack leaks by using ziploc type food bags or outdoor activity waterproof bags.
Comfortable clothing: bring layers to let you adapt quickly to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer, mid layer and outer layer.
Leggings or trousers: breathable fabrics. On a warm day shorts are ok.
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry.
Snacks: bring nuts, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate, biscuits or dried fruit for example. Put them in an easy reach area.
Food: we will be providing 1 packed lunch but as we will be out for 12 hours it is advised to bring more food to sustain you during the challenge.
Hat or cap: stay warm in the winter and shaded in the summer
Sunscreen: can be useful even on cloudy day
OTHER
Comfortable and warm clothing for evenings at the accommodation
Towel, toiletries pajamas and the usual essentials you would normally take on trips away
Medication: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor aliments etc
What’s included
Accommodation: 2 nights at The Old School Bunkhouse
Meals: Delicious and nutricious vegan carribean food. Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, packed lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast
Mountain Leaders: 2 qualified mountain leaders leading the challenge
T-shirt: BGH x Yorkshire Three Peaks T-Shirt to wear during challenge and/or keep as memorabilia
Medal: BGH x Yorkshire Three Peaks Medal on completion of challenge
What’s not included
Additional Meals: Any extra food, meals or snacks not outlined in the itinerary.
Alcoholic beverages: Feel free to bring a bottle of your favourite wine or non-alcoholic beverage.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your booking
If you cancel your reservation, you will not be eligible for a refund unless we find someone to take your space. If we are unable to fill the space then we will not refund any of the money paid up to that point.
If we cancel your booking
We would not expect to have to make any changes to or cancel your booking, but sometimes problems out of our control may occur. If this does happen, we will contact you as soon as is reasonably practical and inform you of the cancellation or the change to your booking. If we cancel your Booking, we will refund you any fees you have already paid to us. However, we will not be liable to refund you for any fees you may have paid to any third party in connection with your holiday eg. fees for travel
CAN I COME TO BLACK GIRLS HIKE?
As the name suggests, this is a safe space for Black/Mixed Race cis and trans women and non-binary people of Black African and / or Caribbean descent who are comfortable in a space that centres the experiences of Black women. We are not a BAME, POC, BIPOC, WOC, Politically Black or Ally organisation.
By proceeding with your booking, you confirm that you have carefully read and fully understand our terms and conditions