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In the heart of Cumbria sits the highest mountain in England. Your destination is its breathtaking and remote summit.
With our expert mountain guides in tow and your fellow hikers by your side, your adventure to the peak of Scafell Pike begins in the hamlet of Seathwaite in Borrowdale. From here you'll start your 3,029 foot ascent via Esk Hause and Broad Crag. As you reach the summit you'll behold its awe-inspiring views, which on a clear day stretch across to Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
This is a challenging trek with elements of scrambling in some areas. You'll spend your day taking in the views across the National Park and beyond, recording memories to share with loved ones and getting to know the locals, whose sheep are known to be the toughest in England!
It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
What to expect
Team Marie Curie want you to look and feel the part when you're exploring the great outdoors. So along with your welcome pack, which will contain lots of great fundraising advice and support, you'll get your breathable high-tech trekking T-Shirt to wear on the day.
You'll also receive advice on the kit you'll need to face the elements, and training to make sure you're in the best shape possible to go the distance.
You can look forward to support from our team of highly-trained mountain guides on the day. And in addition, our fantastic team of staff and volunteers will greet you with a warm welcome as you arrive. They'll also celebrate your success as you finish your challenge, with a post-trek reception and medal for every trekker to wear with pride.
You'll leave with stories to tell of your amazing adventure and the friends you made along the way, confident that you've helped Marie Curie offer vital care to people living with a terminal illness and their families.
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How the money you raise helps
£180 pays for someone with a terminal illness to attend the day therapy unit at the hospice.
£400 pays for someone to stay in a Marie Curie Hospice for 24 hours, so that they can receive the hands-on care they need in their final days.
£1,250 pays for a portable oxygen system that will relieve distressing symptoms, so a person doesn’t have to be confined to bed.
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Summit England: Scafell
"An experience I will never forget... Well-organised, great atmosphere... The guides were simply amazing."
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