3 Peaks Challenge - Team Shoreham

WE DID IT !!!!

2008-07-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

The VERY (Over 12 hours !) long journey home.

We're at the top of Ben Nevis - The highest mountain in Scotland !!!

2008-07-05T07:47:00.001-07:00

WE'VE DONE IT WE'VE COMPLETED THE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE !!

(Well there is still the small matter of getting back down again - but despite sore feet and painful swollen knees we all make it back down safetly)

Ben Nevis - Peak no 3

2008-07-05T07:45:00.000-07:00

Its
3.30 am - We take the Achinee footpath to Johns Wall corner the zig zag to the top. Once again the weather is wonderful, but its a long and arduous trek.
We are warned repeatedly to stay clear of the gullies near the top - We don't want to loose anyone !

The Summit of Scafell Pike !! The highest mountain in England

2008-07-04T12:45:00.001-07:00

At approx 4pm we get the the summit after scrambling over HUGE boulders - It really was a tough one and we have yet to get back down again !

Scafell Pike - Peak no 2

2008-07-04T12:44:00.001-07:00

Its Friday lunchtime and were ready for the off. We walk up Grains Ghyll to Great End then over Calf Cove along the ridge past Broad Crag. Even though this is the smallest of the 3 peaks it is known as being the most difficult ! Its a wonderful sunny day despite being in the wettest part of the UK !

We're at the top of Snowdon !!! The highest mountain in Wales

2008-07-04T12:42:00.000-07:00

Its only 3am !!! Next stop Scafell pike.

Snowdon - Peak no 1

2008-07-04T12:01:00.000-07:00

Its nearly midnight and time to get those headtorches on!

This is it now now going back !

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At Victoria coach station ready for the off !!
The bus was to be our home for the next few days

Training - 8th June

2008-06-10T05:14:00.001-07:00

More fundraising with the grannies attic sale - Shoreham House 31st May

2008-06-01T13:32:00.001-07:00

Otford Fete - Bank Holiday Monday 26th May

2008-05-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

No rest for the wicked.................... atfer training on Sunday we were back out on Monday fundraising at the Otford fete !!

Despite the persistant rain a great day was had by all raising money with Brucies 'Play your cards right, pick the prize lollipop and bucket collections !

A big thank you to Sue for organising the event ! Watch this spot for news on how much was made.

Training - Yes we do train in the rain too !

2008-05-26T10:19:00.000-07:00

Training on the North Downs Sunday 25th.

Who Are We ?

2008-05-21T11:40:00.000-07:00

Dave Birchall

I have been the Police Community Support Officer for the villages of Shoreham and Otford since December 2004. In that time i have organised a number of events for the youngsters in the villages along with members of the community and i also did a sponsored bike ride from Sevenoaks to Brighton to raise money for a Youth Club and Play area..I am however a complete mountain virgin who has not really walked seriously at all as i always preferred playing football..and I am also scared of heights so its fortunate that we will be climbing a couple of the mountains in the dark!!

Who Are We ?

2008-05-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

Paul Robertson

Paul has been the Kent County Council Community Warden for Shoreham and Otford for over a year. He enjoys the outdoor life but he is also a mountain novice so is very much looking forward to the challenge of the event and what is literally a step into the unknown for him.

Who Are We ?

2008-05-21T03:44:00.000-07:00

Clare Staunton

Clare Staunton is a mum to Paddy and Rory and a member of the Shoreham Village Pre-school committee.

Who Are We ?

2008-05-20T13:22:00.000-07:00

Sue Stephenson

I have lived in Shoreham for nearly 3 years..I have always been a big walker and used to always go on walking holidays. Ive climbed Snowdon and Scafell Pike before but never Ben Nevis..and never without a nice bath, hot meal and warm bed after each one so this will certainly be a challenge.

Who Are We ?

2008-05-19T13:05:00.000-07:00

Steve Birkin

Steve has lived in the village since the early 1970s. Keen runner, cyclist and walker. The oldest of the group and grandfather of 6.

Who Are We ?

2008-05-18T13:02:00.000-07:00

Lisa Brown

Lisa has lived in the village for 7 years and has a gorgeous 2 year old called Evie who attends the Pre-school. She used to do a lot of walking which includes walking in the Alps, Andes and the Himalaya

She does admit however that since getting pregnant shes very rusty and desperately needs the fortnightly training to get back into shape !

Peak 1 - Snowdon (1085m)

2008-05-16T10:37:00.000-07:00

We start in the land of the dragon with Snowdon the highest Mountain in Wales at 1085m.

We should be arriving at Snowdon in the early hours of Friday morning, hopefully on a clear night !

Estimated time to complete is 5 hours

Peak 2 - Scafell PIke

2008-05-15T07:01:00.000-07:00

We move onto Scafell pike the highest mountain in England in the beautiful Lake District (978m)
Its the the smallest of the 3 peaks but the ascent is short but sharp.
Average walking time is approx 5 hours.

Peak 3 - Ben Nevis (1344m)

2008-05-14T07:01:00.000-07:00

Last but not least - Ben Nevis at 1344m the highest mountain Scotland and the United Kingdom.

The walk will be a big one estimated at 7 hours.

I'm sure the thought of a beer and a decent meal will keep us motivated to the top !

SNOWDON

2007-07-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

Its round about midnight and time to get those headtorches out !!