Every walker has to carry the following items:

• Compass or GPS *
• Map / s *
• Waterproof jacket (regardless of the weather forecast)
• Water / drink
• Light & spare battery
• 2 × glow sticks or a rear facing light
• Survival blanket
• Mobile phone and money for a call box (mobile reception is none existent in many parts of the course)

* If you are participating as part of a team these items can be shared.

No. But you are advised to. The order is the safest, shortest route. The opening times for the check points is based on this order and it is important that you reach these by the stated times.

No. You need to register in advance through this website.

Officially the event is over after 24 hours but no one is going to come out and stop you walking should you wish to continue. Please be aware that aid stations will close at a time to meet this 24 hour cutoff.

Please contact the race organisers as soon as possible to notify them that you are stopping. There will be a mini-bus shuttle service running from Honister Slate Mine to the base in Keswick for those who don’t wish to continue.

Find a point of reference, stop and replan your route. If you feel like walking for an hour in the wrong direction make sure you have the relevant map to find your way back!

Yes. There will be 5 aid stations providing water, energy products and other food.

No. It is up to the individual to navigate from peak to peak. If you don’t know how to use a compass or GPS and a map, do not enter the Satmap 10 Peaks.

Not many people have! But remember this is not for beginners, if you haven’t walked or run over long distances before then try something shorter first, and build up to it. And remember, practise your navigation, there is no point running faster than anyone else if you are going the wrong way!

This is a physically and mentally challenging event, no amount of preparation will guarantee that you cross the finish line but the more you do the better chance you have. Here are some pointers:

• Replicating the conditions as closely as possible is the ideal preparation but this isn’t always possible.
• In your long training sessions it’s time on your feet that is the most important thing regardless of whether you are walking or running.
• Ensure you are a competent navigator, even in the dark.
• Try out different energy drinks, or snacks to find out what works for you.

The Satmap 10 Peaks is an exceptionally demanding event, if you have any doubts please contact your GP.

Please check in at the event desk. This is very important as we need to know who is left on the course.

Of course! The idea is to raise as much money as possible for charity so if you want to dress as a chicken and juggle eggs all the way round that is fine by me!

*If you think you might get to Scafell Pike before 9.30 you should visit Scafell first and Scafell Pike on the way back towards Great Gable.

If the forecast is dangerously windy then the event will still take place but the route will not include any of the peaks. Instead competitors will need to navigate from the start to CP1, then on to CP4, CP5 and back to the finish.

Yes, this will take place at Swirls Car Park at 3.45am on 21st July.

Registration takes place at the Keswick Country House Hotel between 4.30pm and 7.30pm. If you aren’t able to make it by this time you will need to call in when on route. Contact numbers will be given out by email leading up to the event. Please note that only hotel guests will be permitted to park in the hotel car park.