The Great Ridge Trek
THE GREAT RIDGE TREK, PEAK DISTRICT - MEN'S ONLY TREK
In Aid of an Orphan Village build in Zanzibar
Join us for a rewarding journey across The Great Ridge in the Peak District, one of the UK’s most iconic and scenic routes. This trek offers stunning views, varied terrain, and a chance to enjoy the outdoors.
Distance: 11km (moderate trek with some steep sections)
Meeting Point: Bedford, exact location TBC
Dates: Saturday, 12 April 2025 (LIMITED SPACES)
Time: 9am - 3.30pm approx. (excluding travel time)
Registration Fee: £39 (includes transport, mountain guide, and breakfast)
Fundraising Target: £250 per participant
Charity: Al-Ansari Foundation
Essentials:
- Waterproof jacket
- Hiking boots (if they are new please wear into them)
- Warm layers (like a fleece) it can get cold and windy
- Water
- Lunch/snacks (Sandwiches, nuts, energy bar etc)
- Any personal medication
Optional for added comfort:
- Wooly hat
- Hiking trousers & socks
- Hiking gloves
- Hiking stick
- Hydro gels/granola bars
- Fruit
- Compeed plasters
- Lucozade sports
- Water bottle
Itinerary (Timings are approx):
06:00 Registration at Meeting point (Bedford Town Centre, Exact Location TBC)
10:30 Arrive at Peak District
11:00 Start trek
17:00 Complete
17:30 Depart Peak District
21:30 Arrive at Bedford