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Landscape view from the top of Scafell Pike

Scafell Pike Sunrise Challenge

Sunday 15th June 2025

Climb the famous Scafell Pike in the moonlight and reach the summit as the sun rises.

Take on the Challenge and Climb Scafell Pike with us in 2025!

An inspirational view awaits if you choose to take on our Scafell Pike Challenge.

Climb the famous Scafell Pike under the moonlight and reach the summit as the sun rises.

  • Date: Sunday 15th June 2025
  • Location: Wasdale Head – Starting from the National Trust Car Park at Wastwater.
  • Distance: 6 miles in total, 3,244 feet.

The adventure begins with a moonlit ascent of Scafell Pike, led by an expert mountain guide from Sky Blue Adventures.

After reaching the summit of this epic walking challenge, take a moment to admire the breathtaking sunrise over the stunning Lake District, having conquered the highest mountain in England.

Scafell Pike challenge event details

Date: Saturday 14th June – Sunday 15th June 2025

​Event Schedule:

  • 01:30 – Meet with Sky Blue Adventure team at Wasdale Head Village Green
  • 02:00 – Commence climb on Scafell Pike
  • 05:00– Arrive at Summit and enjoy the sunrise views!
  • 05:30 – Start descent back to Wasdale Head
  • 08:00 – Arrive back at Wasdale Head Village Green

(Please note, timings are approximate and subject to change)

Return Coach transport will be provided from KEMP Hospice, more information on this is to follow.

Route: Starting from the National Trust Car Park at Wastwater, the route sets along and across Lingmell Beck, a steep but short accent to Brown Tongue. After, the path steadies to Lingmell Col. The final ascent has a clear path, that zig zags its way up the final 200m of ascent. The summit plateau is finally reached, join here with everyone else to bag England’s highest point, and an extensive view of the Lakeland Fells..

Entry Fee: The entry fee is £90 per person which covers a wide range of support and resources including:

  • Fundraising guidance from the dedicated KEMP team
  • Comprehensive training plan and tips
  • Support climbing Scafell Pike by experienced mountain leaders (with a maximum of 1 leader per 10 participants)
  • Limited spaces on return transport to and from Wasdale Head, departing from KEMP Hospice (First come, first served)
  • A breakfast sandwich with tea or coffee (if you wish to contribute a donation to help offset some of the expenses, it would be sincerely appreciated)

Support KEMP through sponsorship

Entry fees help us to cover the cost the event, but by raising sponsorship, you can help us to support more people in the local community. it may help you to know:

£150 raised

could help pay for a clinical nurse in our Day Hospice for a day.

£200 raised

Could pay for 10 complementary therapy sessions for a patient

£400 raised

Could pay for a child to receive eight bereavement counselling sessions.

£750 raised

Could pay for a Day Hospice Nurse for a week

Set up a Just Giving page so you can help raise sponsorship and share details of your amazing challenge with friends, family & colleagues. 

Register your place for the Scafell Pike at Sunrise Challenge:

Please note, if you require an invoice for your event registration please send your details via this form.

Details
Date
Sunday 15th June 2025
Location
Scafell Pike Mountain
Registration
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