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Title: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 20:39:24, 23/05/18
Has anyone done this? I’m hoping to do this sometime. I go to a brain injury group and 2 of staff there have done this last year with one admitting they don’t think I’d manage which has made me determined to prove them wrong. I know it will be tough but taking it steady I think I could manage.


Today I mentioned to man who doesn’t think I’d manage that me and few others would like to give them a go. He is always on the cautious side so wasn’t surprised when he started the first sentence with he would feel better if, but then was presently surprised when he said by doing some shorter walks up hills to work up to the3 peaks. Now I’m like thinking I don’t need to do the shorter walks, but it will be enjoyable doing them so I’m all for it.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Islandplodder on 21:21:25, 23/05/18
I think your man is right, you probably need to do some shorter practice hill walks first. The Yorkshire 3 peaks is a pretty challenging day, even for a regular hill walker.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:28:59, 23/05/18

It's a long, tough, challenging walk. Personally I would recommend you take your mate's advice and get some good training walks in on similar terrain. Start with a mile or 2 and work up to it. Get some biggish hills in too. I would aim to be comfortable with doing around 15 miles or more over similar ground before doing this.
I'm sure that many of those that do it every year do so with little to no training. I'm equally sure that many of those have an awful day out as a result.
A couple of years back, and mate and I were climbing up bracken bottom towards Pen y Ghent. We passed a young lass on a charity outing just as P-Y-G hove into view (maybe a mile in) Bl00dy hell! she exclaimed. "I hope we're not  going up that!!" She was clearly totally unprepared for what was ahead. I didn't have the heart to tell her that indeed she was "going up that".
All that said, it's a beautiful walk in stunning scenery. I hope you're successful with it, but please get some training in and above all don't underestimate it.
I'll also add the usual caveats here about appropriate clothing, plenty of food and drink and at least reasonable navigation skills.
I'm sure others will be along soon to add to this.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 21:48:28, 23/05/18
Thanks for replies. This is a rare occasion where I will gladly take the more cautious option. I know it will be tough as the man saying it’s best to do some shorter build up walks did 3 peaks last year and said he was tired for next 2 days after it and this is someone who is used to running marathons.


Today he said he knew I’d do it as he knows I would force myself just to prove him wrong but he’s not sure I’d manage it in daylight hours which makes sense as obviously I would go slower when starting to struggle.


I can do long distance walks but honestly that distance even on flat ground would probably be tough. As for taking water I know the man will make sure everyone has some. I’ve been on few short runs with him and he’s always insisted on taking water and pushing me to keep drinking even when I didn’t want any.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 22:15:21, 23/05/18
Do do it and do train for it.  But you don't have to do it right now, or next month. The 3 peaks will still be there next year. And the one after that, and the one aft.... etc... O0
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 14:49:06, 24/05/18
Do do it and do train for it.  But you don't have to do it right now, or next month. The 3 peaks will still be there next year. And the one after that, and the one aft.... etc... O0


True tho I’m not the most patient person. Honestly if the group I attend does plan some walks to build up to it I probably won’t be in rush to get it done as I will enjoy the training leading up to it.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: ninthace on 19:20:32, 24/05/18
Also bear in mind it takes some folk a fair time to complete it - depending on time of year, you could end up finishing it in the dark so be prepared for night navigation,
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Slowcoach on 09:43:23, 25/05/18
I have donr the Y3P 3 times. The trail these days is easy to follow on pretty good ground apart really from the descent of the second hill which is steep and poor underfoot. I last did the walk at the end of April with a group of 7. All were seasoned walkers but 3 had not done this sort of distance before. All got round in under 11 hours. I was the slowest as i was still recovering from a sprained ankle. We would have been quicker but without exaggeration there must have been 500 people on the hills plus the 3 pealks marathon so we were queuing to get up the scrambly bits.
So my advice it to avoid weekends.
As long as you take it steady and do not try to set a blistering pace in order to achieve a time i would give it a go.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: MichaelUK on 18:07:19, 27/05/18
I did it beginning of May, an overcast misty day. Each peak was shrouded in fog, couldn't see a thing. I agree the decent from Whernside is treacherous. Came in just under 9 hours, that was with 2 twenty minute breaks. Legs were shaking when I got to the top of Whernside! Also I didnt care for the scambling, rocks were wet and I dont have a head for heights. It was my 60th birthday challenge to myself.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:05:33, 27/05/18
I’m thinking I mite suggest doing the hardest ones to balance on first as my balance isn’t great, not sure if it gets worse as I get tired but mite as well be on safe side. Especially as the man who suggested doing shorter walks to build up will be feeling responsible for everyone.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Slowcoach on 19:27:43, 27/05/18
Ingleborough has the steepest climb more vertical than the others, so you may be able to do that first and start from chapel le dale.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 21:08:40, 27/05/18
Why not just do one for now and see how you get on? They're all terrific walks in their own right and there's loads of routes to choose from, particularly on Ingleborough.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Islandplodder on 09:54:38, 28/05/18

I have a bad head for heights, but when I got to the scrambly bit on Ingleborough I think I was past caring! 
I'm not sure whether that's a good thing or not!
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 09:23:35, 29/05/18
I think I will mention the doing one peak or 2 first as it could be a practice run. I know if we go with option of doing 1 or all 3 I’ll be wanting to do all 3 weather I would depends on how tough I find it. Well I should find out today or tomorrow if the man has sorted anything tho it’s going to be July if he does I think.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 20:10:24, 29/05/18

A good route for 1 is Pen y Ghent from Horton following the Y3P route. Continue on over Whitber Hill. Then instead of turning right on to the Pennine way for the rest of the walk, turn Left to return to Horton. That comes in at around 8 miles and will give you a flavour.
Or. For 2 you could do Whernside and Ingleborough from Ribblehead. Again follow the Y3P route over Whernside and on to Ingleborough, but then instead of going right at Swine Tail and back to Horton, go straight on to park fell along a mighty fine high level route and return to your car at Ribblehead. From memory that comes in at about 14 miles and is pretty challenging.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 15:26:30, 30/05/18
Thanks for replies. Should be starting training towards it in July. Staff at the group will be finding out who wants to join in and planning some training walks. The man today seems more confident in me managing it probably cos he knows I’ll manage the shorter walk then more chance doing 3 peaks.


As a surprise for him at end I’m planning to get people to sponsor me to do 3 peaks and raise money for the brain injury charity he set up and going to tell him at end.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 15:20:35, 26/06/18
Should be doing the 10 mile walk soon. Man organising it is still doubting I’ll manage the 3 peaks where ch is just making me want to do them even more. I suggested today doing a walk which would test how far I could manage but he said definite no to that probably cos he will want to keep an eye on everyone. 10 mile walk I know I need to manage easily and I think I will. Actually slightly annoying that he’s very doubtful I’ll manage it I know I will probably struggle towards end but I’m determined I will manage.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Mel on 17:02:23, 26/06/18

Did you ask him why he said no to today's walk?  Did he maybe have other commitments? 


I know other people have mentioned about bad weather making the walk difficult but good weather can make it difficult too.  The man organising it could have said no to a walk today simply because it is very hot. 


I struggled yesterday doing a 7 mile easy/gentle walk due to the heat.  I think I would have become seriously dehydrated and ill had I been doing the same distance in a more remote or mountainous area, despite carrying plenty of water and food.


Anyway, good luck with your challenge and I hope you do manage to get some practice walks in soon  O0
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:30:23, 26/06/18
It wasn’t today the walk he said no to. I suggested when we do the walk we could maybe have people carry on longer if they feel up to it. That’s what he said no to and it was like end of conversation. I’m guessing he said no cos he wants to keep an eye on everyone. Think he’s thinking more do walks in stages to lead up to 3 peaks but he doesn’t get much spare time so I’m worried he mite think that’s it after 1 walk. I’m going to talk to him again tomorrow about this and add a bit about encouraging everyone to set themselves targets and helping them achieve them just a little idea that should give me chance to see what his plans are for 3 peak without doing his head in.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 18:02:38, 27/06/18
The date is now set for the 10 mile walk. Was going to be next month and it happens my birthday falls on a Tuesday this year which is best day for them to do the walk. So slightly later than I’d have liked but the day that will mean most to me it will be the 24th July. After that we will discus further walks. Good thanks no quite a few people are wanting to join in so should be good day.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 08:29:32, 04/07/18
3 peaks seems further away now the man planning walks leading up to it has decided first walk going to be 6 mile rather than 10. Reason being cos a woman he worked with who was going to do the walk with us has now left leaving him with most of work to keep charity running. Disappointing but do have sympathy for him as he’s good mates with her and trying to keep everyone happy. I think he’s just being his usual cautious self wanting to make sure everyone is ok. He says we will still work up to more and up to now he has done everything he’s said so fingers crossed.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: dittzzy on 21:53:29, 05/07/18
Walked up Pen y Ghent today.  Boy it was hot!  We only did 6 1/2 miles, but the heat drains you and we went through all the water we thought we'd need and a bottle we added just in case.  10 miles in this heat is hard work.

All I can suggest is you take it easy and not be in such a rush.  All good things come in time.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 12:02:54, 07/07/18
I think main reason I’m keen to rush is cos I do like challenges and I’m one to jump straight in and try things. Also knowing how busy man who runs group is normally I’m wondering if he will have time to keep doing walks as well as starting a running club which I’ll be in. At minute he is putting more time in the group so could have time how long that will last I’ve no idea.


I have said if this goes to plan and we do keep doing walks to build up to 3 peaks chances are once we have done them I’ll want to carry on the walks maybe train for something else.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Mel on 13:01:55, 07/07/18
I think main reason I’m keen to rush is cos I do like challenges and I’m one to jump straight in and try things.


That's great. Lets hope the rest of the group are like that!  But if they're not then don’t forget that the chap who is organising it has to consider the safety and welfare, needs and abilities of the group as a whole and not just the impatience of one individual  O0

Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 16:07:23, 07/07/18
Yea I know and to be fair to him he doesn’t really know what everyone in group can manage so he does need to see how everyone manages. I do see his side of it having to keep everyone safe even if it does drive me mad we do get on well and have a laugh rather than let it make problems.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: wizz on 19:32:35, 07/07/18
I have walked it once and run the Three Peaks race. The race  can have varied weather conditions, a poor chap died after going the wrong way off Ingleborough due to fog and snow I believe. When I did it they had put marker tape on the top of Ingleborough but the day was very hot, a bit like today, 70 retired so I was told, runners were being attended to by medics. I wasn't affected to much suffice say that I was very agitated at the finish, didn't know whether to sit or stand, eat something sweet or savoury, it took me about half an hour to settle down.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 14:36:26, 10/07/18
The man organising the 5-6 mile hill walk has said he thinks I and others will struggle towards the end of it. He’s even said he mite struggle which considering he runs marathons regularly and has walked the 3 Yorkshire peaks twice and Scafell pike along with Mount Kilimanjaro I find it hard to believe. Well it’s becoming clearer that the only way we will agree is seeing how I get on with 6 mile then build it up. Good thing is there are a few of us going to start a running club as well so there should be more than just me ready to do longer walks.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: pdstsp on 17:10:58, 10/07/18
My advice would be to start off steady - walk within yourself, so that you can demonstrate that you are strong enough to cope easily with the shorter walk.  Once the organiser can see that you have the capability to go for longer distances he may be more amenable to letting you do longer challenges.  Good luck with your challenge - and let us know how you get on!


Paul
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:10:45, 10/07/18
I have always been used to walking a lot so really don’t see it as a challenge. I know going up hills and longer distance will be more challenging. I guess all we can do is see how I do get on with 5-6 miles uphills as we both have completely different ideas how I will manage.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 11:11:06, 23/07/18
Tomorrow is the day we go on the 5-6 mile hill walk then for meal for my birthday. Had time to think about this and still intend to manage 3 Yorkshire peaks eventually still expect tomorrow’s walk will be quite easy for me and most or everyone else. Ifanything I’m more determined to manage this and more, but a little change in my attitude may help before I was like I will manage and I’ll make it clear I’ve managed easily. Now I’m thinking the man organising the walk is wanting to know everyone will be ok and at minute it could be that for longer walks he needs to do on his own (no other staff with him) tomorrow there will be woman who works with him there but she isn’t used to long walks. So I’m thinking I will keep an eye on everyone and show I can be responsible as well so the man will feel more comfortable if he does need to do some walks with us alone. In past he has always been able to tell if I’ve been struggling and I’ve never denied it so he will likely be able to tell tomorrow. I will be surprised if I do struggle.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: pdstsp on 15:01:56, 23/07/18
Enjoy the walk - and I think your reasoning is spot on.  And very happy birthday for tomorrow - sounds a great way to spend it.  All the best.


Paul
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: rural roamer on 15:12:08, 23/07/18
Also show that you have been thinking about not only the walk itself but the conditions.  Not sure where you are walking tomorrow but I’m sure its likely to be pretty hot. So lots of water, sunhat, sunlotion! Next time there might be different conditions to consider.  Have fun!
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 16:07:01, 23/07/18
Will be walking in Brantingham near Hull. Never been before but looking forward to it. Yea been thinking I will mention needing to take water which is more for me to show I’m thinking of everyone as I know they will be taking some.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 16:12:49, 24/07/18
Well done just over 5 mile hill walk. Overall went well, but had 2 women struggle and go back with 2 of 3 staff. So for last half of walk it was just the man who organised it with 7 of us. I did try to keep an eye on everyone and checked people were ok. I was with a few in front as the 2 women decided they needed to go back. I did go back to check on them but was asked to stay with ones in front so did that. Was a man who seemed to struggle so kept checking on him and he did manage it.


At start we passed a hill that we hadn’t planned on going up so I mentioned we could go up it at end if anyone wanted to knowing I would want to. By the end I didn’t expect the man would remember or want to considering he was now on his own responsible for everyone, but he did and could see he was starting to relax as it was pretty much like we will go up this hill I think he’d probably mentioned it to the front few and they wanted to so rest of us just followed. I was glad to go up it but I think a few would have gladly not done it. I was at back keeping eye on people think it worked well as everyone was encouraging each other.


Next walk is the 10 mile one that had been planned before.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: pdstsp on 16:21:19, 24/07/18
Great stuff Kmo86 - sounds like you handled it well - hope you enjoyed it.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: IanyZen on 19:27:52, 24/07/18
Well done on your walk  O0
& Happy Birthday  :)


Also great that you keep an eye on everyone else - even though it's great challenge for you personally, it will be a team effort and the team will help everyone achieve that challenge. I bet the others are pleased you are with them.


I shall be guiding a small group of runners doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over Aug Bank Holiday - l've walked the route but not run it before, so like you I am apprehensive about everyone completing it safely and having an enjoyable time.


Preparation is key - don't forget to keep walking and exercising between your practice walks - try to build as much exercise, be it walking, climbing steps, carrying shopping bags into your daily life.
Swimming is fantastic exercise and lots of fun.


Good luck - it'll be worth it
Ian & Zen



Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Peter on 19:55:34, 24/07/18
Did you ask him why he said no to today's walk?  Did he maybe have other commitments? 


I know other people have mentioned about bad weather making the walk difficult but good weather can make it difficult too.  The man organising it could have said no to a walk today simply because it is very hot. 


I struggled yesterday doing a 7 mile easy/gentle walk due to the heat.  I think I would have become seriously dehydrated and ill had I been doing the same distance in a more remote or mountainous area, despite carrying plenty of water and food.


Anyway, good luck with your challenge and I hope you do manage to get some practice walks in soon  O0


Heat is the worst enemy on this walk. In fact any sunny day becomes an issue. It is over 10 hours (if quick) and up to 20 (if slow) , that is a long time without shade in full sun.
Personally the route is best on an overcast day.
It IS an endurance challenge, that is the point of the route. Walking any of the peaks on its own is an achievement for a newbie.
You DO need training, or at least your body does. Mentally it is challenging too. Focussing on doing the bit you are on and ignoring all that is left.
Where are you based?
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:59:35, 24/07/18
I do take my dog walks each day tho normally 30 min to an hour twice a day. I have never struggled with any amount of walking and I used to go for like 6 to 8 hour walks regular years back. Of course after so long my legs would ache but never anything more.


Today I asked man who planned the walk if he believed I would admit if I struggled as in past he has always been able to tell when I have struggled and I have never dented it. His answer was there is no chance at all of me saying I was struggling he thinks I could end up collapsing and still be saying I’m ok lol. I wouldn’t admit as soon as I struggle but would definitely admit it before going too far not that I’d know when that would be.


Will be interesting to see how far I manage before struggling and how long I can struggle before having to admit it. I would guess earliest would be 15 mile maybe 20 mile. But man who did today’s walk proved you can push yourself to do more and be ok.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 20:02:06, 24/07/18

Heat is the worst enemy on this walk. In fact any sunny day becomes an issue. It is over 10 hours (if quick) and up to 20 (if slow) , that is a long time without shade in full sun.
Personally the route is best on an overcast day.
It IS an endurance challenge, that is the point of the route. Walking any of the peaks on its own is an achievement for a newbie.
You DO need training, or at least your body does. Mentally it is challenging too. Focussing on doing the bit you are on and ignoring all that is left.
Where are you based?


I’m in Bridlington the group who organised the walk is in Hull.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 13:36:16, 31/07/18
Well it seems there is now more focus on doing these walks. I had been going to be part of a marathon relay team but now I’m not able to be so I am putting more attention into these walks and it seems like the man organising them has same idea. Next walk is 10 mile one near Sheffield on 13th September. After that I’m not sure and I know weather will be hit and miss after that so will mention still planning walks but see what weather is like on day which is what they did for first walk tho with it being summer it was expected to be warm and it was.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:19:56, 01/08/18
Question will doctors give written notes confirming someone is fit to do something? The man organising these walks has said everyone needs to get a doctors note confirming they are fit to do a 10 mile hill walk before we do it. This is just to make sure the charity can’t get in trouble if anyone takes ill which did happen on the first walk luckily the women were ok after a rest but I think it shook the man up as obviously he was responsible and that happened not very nice for him and today he admitted he had been worried but he dealt with it brilliantly.


I have only lived in my current area 2 years and even tho I have got a doctor they don’t know me as I’ve never needed to see them. Even the doctors I had before moving probably don’t know me that well as I never needed to see them. I know it’s going to be something everyone has trouble with if anyone does but I really don’t want this to stop me from doing the walk and I know it’s one thing that no amount of pestering is going to change tho as I say it’s going to be everyone with same problem so think they should find way round it if needed
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Hillhiker1 on 19:45:14, 01/08/18
The best person to ask is your doctor. Make an appointment, have a chat and see what he says.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 20:34:19, 04/08/18
Not keen on speaker by on phone and not even knowing my doctor not helping. Well I’m at the group on Tuesday so going to have word with them see if they would phone and explain it for me and see what is said. I’m expecting doctor to refuse as I’ve never seen them. Back up plan is my Fitbit which counts how many steps you do in a day. 24000 is around 10 mile and I have done over 40,000 a few times. Now I know it’s not going to be same as a 10 mile uphill but surely it’s something to show I should manage 10 mile easily enough. If not they can say what would prove I’d be ok and I’ll do it on my own so no one can get blame if anything goes wrong.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Mel on 23:03:09, 04/08/18

Question will doctors give written notes confirming someone is fit to do something?  


 
Yes, they will.  Sometimes there is a charge.   

 
By the way, "confirming someone is fit to do something" doesn't mean physically fit, it means medically fit, as in if you have any medical conditions (eg. diabetes, a pacemaker, recovering from surgery, etc. and any medication you may be taking which could affect your ability.

 
.... I’m expecting doctor to refuse as I’ve never seen them. Back up plan is my Fitbit which counts how many steps you do in a day. 24000 is around 10 mile and I have done over 40,000 a few times. Now I know it’s not going to be same as a 10 mile uphill but surely it’s something to show I should manage 10 mile easily enough....


A doctor doesn't need to see you or even know you.  He/she can look at your medical records for any pre-existing medical conditions or medications which may have an impact on your ability to do the walk.  Obviously, seeing them/you face to face and having a chat about your challenge walk is a sensible way forward.



Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 09:28:04, 05/08/18



Yes, they will.  Sometimes there is a charge. 


By the way, "confirming someone is fit to do something" doesn't mean physically fit, it means medically fit, as in if you have any medical conditions (eg. diabetes, a pacemaker, recovering from surgery, etc. and any medication you may be taking which could affect your ability.



A doctor doesn't need to see you or even know you.  He/she can look at your medical records for any pre-existing medical conditions or medications which may have an impact on your ability to do the walk.  Obviously, seeing them/you face to face and having a chat about your challenge walk is a sensible way forward.




That’s good to know mite be able to get one and it should cover me to do longer walks. Really hope it is as easy as this as I am determined to do this and other walks and I think the man organising them has heard enough about them lol. Got enough time to sort something so I can do them. Hopefully get it sorted on Tuesday so I can do the walk or at least get the staff to agree I won’t be stopped from doing it for any reason other than the obvious like if I had heart problems or something that would mean it was dangerous for me to do it. I know nothing like that will be the case so would be able to do it.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 12:26:24, 07/08/18
Doesn’t look like I will need doctors note now. The staff have spoken about it and realised people having drs note could effect benefits they get and drs don’t know what people are capable of. So they are having talk at end of this week to see what other way they can cover themselves from being blamed if anyone takes ill. Sounds like they will let anyone join in unless something comes up meaning someone wouldn’t be safe doing it which is what I hoped they would do.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Peter on 16:37:21, 16/08/18
Doesn’t look like I will need doctors note now. The staff have spoken about it and realised people having drs note could effect benefits they get and drs don’t know what people are capable of. So they are having talk at end of this week to see what other way they can cover themselves from being blamed if anyone takes ill. Sounds like they will let anyone join in unless something comes up meaning someone wouldn’t be safe doing it which is what I hoped they would do.




I can imagine that ticking the box saying 'I can't walk more than 50 metres' and then doing 26 miles and 1450 metres of actual ascent.. might be problematic..
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: tonyk on 16:54:31, 16/08/18
Doesn’t look like I will need doctors note now. The staff have spoken about it and realised people having drs note could effect benefits they get and drs don’t know what people are capable of. So they are having talk at end of this week to see what other way they can cover themselves from being blamed if anyone takes ill. Sounds like they will let anyone join in unless something comes up meaning someone wouldn’t be safe doing it which is what I hoped they would do.
Depends on why they are receiving the benefit.If it was for depression or other mental health issues doing a long walk could be seen as therapy.
 It might be an idea in any publicity material for the participants to wear ski masks and be referred to as Walker A,B,C etc.  ;)
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 12:45:43, 25/08/18
Some are on ESA and/or PIP in which case drs note could effect it. Due to this they changed it to just us and someone close to us parent, partner or someone signing just to confirm there is no health reason why we shouldn’t do the walk and agreeing we will stop and tell staff if we need to stop. So all set to do the walk end of next month. Expect everyone to manage as a few of ones who struggled or didn’t manage the 5 mile have dropped out.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 19:45:30, 19/09/18
Well all set to do 10 miler in hope valley next Thursday. Going to be long day with nearly half of time spent traveling over half for me. Looking forward to it tho, don’t think many are going I think about 6 people from the group 4 more which is all staff and friend of man who’s organising it who we know well. Going to be a 10 mile circuit so it is pretty much once we get half way we have to finish it. Expecting everyone to be ok there is one new one who didn’t do the 5 mile walk rest all did and managed 5 mile.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: jimbob on 20:52:39, 19/09/18
Hope the weather is good for you.
Title: Re: 3 Yorkshire peaks.
Post by: Kmo86 on 16:44:30, 26/09/18
Well all ready for tomorrow. Weather forecast good so should be good day. 11 of us going 6 from group 4 staff (really don’t see why they need that many but never mind I get on with them all) and the man who is organising it his mate will be first day out he’s come on with us. Will have like just over 5 hours there and man mentioned we mite go in a cavern as well think we will just do the walk and see what else there is to fill in any extra time.