"It was a great group of people from diverse backgrounds, and I think if you get the chance to do it, why would you not?" - Yorkshire Peaks 2024 participant
£5
Raised of our £3636 target
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Weeks until the challenge begins
24 miles
To walk for charity
What is the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge?
The Yorkshire Peaks Challenge is back! It is a 12-hour journey that will take you on an adventure across three of Yorkshires most beautiful mountains to raise money for the OU Students Educational Trust. As a group you will be guided through the walk with two fully qualified mountain leaders who will lead the way on what is a spectacular scenic adventure.
Taking place on Saturday, 21 June 2025, the longest daylight weekend of the year, the challenge is designed to raise money for the OU Students Educational Trust, a charity that provides OU students with grants that will support them to complete their studies. You can find out more about some of the students the trust has supported at OUSET stories. As a group, we are looking for all participants to raise £245 each to total of £3636, the cost of covering a module for an OU student in need. All funds raised through the JustGiving campaign will be used to help OU Students through OUSET's Grant Giving Activities.
What does the registration fee include?
To get involved in the challenge, we ask participants for an £85 registration fee that covers the following:
- A qualified Mountain leader, with full first aid outdoor certification to lead the group.
- Support vehicle for emergency use, plus half way check in with snacks and water top ups.
- Accommodation in Dales Lodge for 2 nights from Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June.
- Teams call with group and guide ahead of challenge for Q&A.
- Full participation pack with information on kit required, sponsorship pack, and preparation tips.
- Practice walks during the build up to the walk.
- Completion medals at the end of the walk.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Students Association?
The Open University Students Asssociation exists to make a positive difference to all OU students and is run by an elected student Leadership Team.
It houses clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities and support groups you can get involved with, plus much more.
Have an explore of the Association website to find out more!
What is OUSET?
The OU Students Educational Trust (OUSET) is a grant giving trust committed to providing students in severe hardship with access to funds that will help them successfully complete their studies.
What does the route entail?
The 12 hour route covers 24 miles across the three peaks of Ingleborough, Pen-y-Ghent and Whernside, making up approximately 1600m of ascent and descent.
What is included in the challenge cost?
The £85 place fee covers:
- A;qualified Mountain leader, with full first aid outdoor certification to lead the group.
- Support vehicle for emergency use, plus half way check in with snacks and water top ups.
- Accommodation in Dales Lodge for 2 nights from Friday 20 - Sunday 22 June.
- Teams call with group and guide ahead of challenge for Q&A.
- Full participation pack with information on kit required, sponsorship pack, and preparation tips.
- Practice walks during the build up to the walk.
- Completion medals at the end of the walk.
I'm signed up! How shall I start fundraising?
Once signed up, you will receive full guidelines on how to set up your Just Giving page and begin your fundraising journey!
I can't participate, how can I get involved?
You are able to donate to the Yorkshire Peaks challenge at any time until the 20 June! Simply follow the donation link to the Just Giving page.
Yorkshire Peaks Challenge 2024
The first team of amazing fundraisers to take on the Peaks set out on Saturday 31 August. The 9 explorers raised £2899 to allow OU students to continue their studies, and have made lasting connections with one another along the way.
"I found out a few days after completing the walk that I'd got a first, and I really want other people to have that feeling so I think anything we can do to support other people achieving that is really great." - Kathy, Yorkshire Peaks Challenge participant
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