Edale Skyline Challenge
Take to the hills to the skyline surrounding Edale!
Rewards include: pleasantly aching legs and a fantastic sense of achievement.
Take in the Dark Peak’s highest ridges, trails and summits. A classic circular route, it covers over 21 miles and ascends almost 1400m! The route is fantastically varied and takes you over rocky, grassy and flagstone trails. To make sure it is really an authentic experience, a little bit of the world-famous Peak District Bog is also thrown in for good measure.
The route starts and ends in Edale, convenient for both accommodation and celebratory dinners. During the course of the day, you will conquer Ringing Roger, Win Hill, Mar Tor and Brown Knoll, and enjoy postcard views of the picturesque Edale Valley. Undoubtedly, this challenge has everything you will need for a superb day out!
At a Glance
- Qualified Mountain Leader(s) certified in mountain first aid
- Professional event organisation
- Minimum age: 10+. No maximum age.
- Suitable for anybody with reasonable fitness and no experience needed
- Plenty of parking
- Runs 7-days a week, all year round
- Kit List
Prices and Booking
All our Edale Skyline Challenges are run as privately guided walks for you and your group.
£100 deposit reserves private events. Balance and participant numbers due 30-days before the event.
| Number of People | Price Per Person (without support vehicle) | Price Per Person (with support vehicle) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person (privately guided) | £358 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 2 people (privately guided) | £179 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 3 people (privately guided) | £119 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 4 people (privately guided) | £95 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 5 people (privately guided) | £79 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 6-10 people (privately guided) | £69 BOOK NOW | Not needed – see below BOOK NOW |
| 11-14 people (privately guided) | £69 BOOK NOW | £135 BOOK NOW |
| 15- 19 people (privately guided) | £69 BOOK NOW | £109 BOOK NOW |
| 20-30 people (privately guided) | £65 BOOK NOW | £99 BOOK NOW |
| 31-40 people (privately guided) | £65 BOOK NOW | £85 BOOK NOW |
| 41+ people (privately guided) | £65 BOOK NOW | £75 BOOK NOW |
Support Vehicles
We recommend and can provide support vehicles for large groups but for smaller groups it’s more economical and just as convenient to rely on the taxis and trains in the area. If a member of the party does not want to continue at any point there are a number of opportunities to exit the route and go back to the start after 2 miles (3km), 6 miles (10km), 10 miles (16km) or 17 miles (27km) using taxis (roughly £30) or a train (roughly £3).
You don’t need a support vehicle for a big group but it’s more convenient and provides a better service. The support vehicle is for picking up tired or injured walkers and taking them back to the start point. It can also carry any food and water you may want to put in it. You have the vehicle form the time you start in the morning, until the group have all successfully passed the last road crossing. Contact us for more details.
For large groups we can supply waterproofs and packed lunches so that you can simply turn up and enjoy the event. All of these things must be pre-arranged with us at least 2 weeks prior to the challenge.
Completing the Edale Skyline Challenge for charity?
Many people do this challenge to raise money for charity. If this is your plan, we’ll be with you all the way! The event will be privately run by us, so your charitable cause takes centre stage. Just let us know when you book your challenge. Most charities have sponsorship packs that will help support you – including offering a sponsorship form to track fundraising. If you don’t receive this, Lost Earth Adventures can send you one of our generic sponsorship forms. For more details, including fundraising tips, visit our charity challenges page.
Groups We Cater For
- Individuals, families, friends and groups of any size
- School and Youth Groups
- Stag and Hen Parties
- Team Building
- Charities
- Film and TV
- Military and cadet training
Why Book With Us?
- 950+ 5-Star Reviews
- We’re insured and AALA licensed
- Read our Safety Policy.
- Qualified instructors
- Industry leading instructor to client ratios
- Exceptionally high standards
- Certificate of Achievement (for an additional £3.50)
Want More Adventure?
Have you ever dreamed of climbing the UK’s highest peaks? Then read more about the National 3 Peaks Challenge!
If you wish to complete this challenge successfully we definitely recommend that you are reasonably fit and that you are able to carry a light daypack with you for the duration of the hike.
Accommodation
There are a wealth of accommodation options available in Edale and the surrounding area, from basic campsites to luxury cottages. For cosy rooms, hearty food, and an excellent selection of local ales, we can recommend the Old Nag’s Head in Edale. Ollerbrook Farm is also a great option for a warm welcome, providing camping, bunkhouse accommodation and self-catered cottages. There is also plenty of alternative accommodation in Edale, Hope, Castleton and the surrounding area to suit any budget.
The best place to look for accommodation is Booking.com or see here for some more accommodation ideas.