We have done quite a few 3 peaks training walks so far, getting ready for the big day and will have completed all of the Yorkshire Three Peaks individually before the big walk on the 28th of August.

We started off walking Pen-Y-Ghent and have completed this twice with both Aaron and Ali.

• Pen-Y-Ghent
• Going Down Pen-Y-Ghent

The third practice walk was from Horton to Ingleborough and then back, on this one we had, Dave, Ali, Aaron, Lynn, Gemma, Nina and myself.

• On the way there
• At the top of Ingleborough

Great weather on the way there but really cloudy up on the top.

Last week I did Whernside, which I found quite tough, a good practice walk though.

• Whernside looking to Ingleborough
• Looking back towards Ribblehead
• Whernside on the way down

Great views from up there, I need to get a gallery page together featuring the best photos.

Looking forward to Whernside again this weekend, hope the weather stays good! A big thanks to everyone who is taking part

The first official 3 peaks practice walk will be on Saturday the 10th July, should be about 15 miles. If anyone is interested please let me know. I’ll be picking up a few people from Canal road at 9am, if you need a lift up there please let me know and I’ll sort out who’s driving and who can give people a lift.

We will be setting up training days as we work up to the sponsored Three Peaks Walk. These are pretty important and we need to make sure that the people who take part can walk long distances.

These can be arranged individually or if you are looking for someone to go with either contact me and I’ll add it to this section or see the Forum Post on the intranet (Farnell Employees only).  Ian Baxter and most recently Kelly Walker have already been up and completed some of the Peaks in the last few weeks.

Things to take:
Basic first aid kit
Extra boot laces
Water or Hydration Packs
Water Proofs
Energy Food/Food
Map
Compass
Phone

Correct Footwear – This has to be one of the most important things, good Walking Boots that fit properly and that have been worn in on practice walks.