We know that many of you have been eagerly awaiting the launch of our next TrekFest event, however after careful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision not to run TrekFest in 2022. The rapid growth in popularity of our UK events over the last 2 years, combined with the recent and very welcome return of overseas travel, means that as a post pandemic small team we need to focus on our scheduled open challenges over the next 12 months.

We know that this will be disappointing news for many of you, but we hope to see you all on a different adventure with us in 2022! Many of you will have found TrekFest through taking part in another Global Adventure Challenges event, but for those of you who have found us through TrekFest, now’s the time to get exploring our wider range of incredible events!

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TrekFest is the ultimate endurance challenge – a 25km or 50km hike through the rugged countryside of the Brecon Beacons or Peak District National Parks.

TrekFest The Beacons takes place on Saturday 6 July in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, with both routes taking on Pen-y-Fan, South Wales’ highest peak. Register now from just £60. This is the LAST CHANCE to save on TrekFest The Beacons, so make sure you register before midnight on Thursday 28th February!

TrekFest The Peaks takes place on Saturday 31 August in the stunning Peak District, with the 25km route following the beautiful Ladybower Reservoir and the 50km route taking you to the summit of Kinder Scout – the highest point in the Peak District. Register for just £55 if you sign up before midnight on Thursday 28th February!

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The Peak District is located in the heart of England, and is a popular holiday destination. The national park attracts thousands of walkers, hikers and mountain bikers every year. The Peak District is full of charming villages, full of character and surrounded by stunning scenery and diverse landscapes!

Top 10 Facts About the Peak District

1. The Peak District National Park is officially the first National Park in the UK, founded in 1951. The 1932 Kinder Mass Trespass, held in the park, was the milestone event which led to the increase in public access to such areas, and then the establishment of national parks.

2. The National Park spreads over five counties; Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester – covering an area of 555 sq miles (1,440km²).

3. Over 13.25 million people visit The Peak District every year.

4. There are no actual mountains in The Peak District, however the highest point is Kinder Scout at 636 meters.

5. 38,000 people live in the Peak District National Park.

6. The UK’s first long distance footpath, The Pennine Way, starts in The Peak District, near Edale. In total there are over 2,000km of public footpaths and over 100km of cycling trails in the National Park.

7. The Peak District is famous for its caves – with the deepest being over 400 meters below the ground. People still lived in the caves until 1910.

8. The “Peak District” name derives from peac, an Old English word meaning hill.

9. The national parks symbol is a millstone. Quarries have been operating here since prehistoric times and hundreds of millstones still lie scattered across the national park.

10. The Peak District is home to many filming locations including Pride and Prejudice, The Duchess, the BBC’s Jayne Eyre and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

How To Get There

It is possible to reach the national park by train, bus or car. The Peak District is in close proximity to Manchester, Sheffield and Derby – all of which are part of the National Rail Network, with links to a range of villages within the Peak District.

The National Express Coach (441) runs daily from London to Manchester, stopping off at Bakewell. Then the TransPeak bus service runs through the heart of the Peak District. For more information on reaching The Peak District by public transport, check out the Peak District National Park website.

If you are driving to the Peak District, the area is within close proximity to both the M1 and M6. There are 27 free car parks within the national park, managed by The Peak District National Park Authority. Check them out here.

What To Do

Whatever time of year it is, there are a range of different things you can get involved in. From festivals, events and visiting stately homes to hiking, cycling and other outdoor activities!

Our TrekFest The Peaks challenge takes place in Hope Valley on 31st August 2019. This endurance trek involves a weekend of adventure – take on either 25km, following part of the Ladybower reservoir, or 50km and summit Kinder Scout! Camping is available throughout the weekend, with a Friday night BBQ, inflatable pub and chill out tepee! TrekFest is the perfect way to experience the beauty of the Peak District, whilst taking on a charity challenge! For more information checkout TrekFest The Peaks.

Thanks so much to everyone who completed our post TrekFest challenge survey. We loved reading all of your comments – and hearing how we can make sure 2019 is the best TrekFest challenge ever!

Take a look at how our challengers rated TrekFest The Peaks 2018 …

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Would you like to experience our ultimate UK trekking challenge? Take on either 25km or 50km in The Peak District or Brecon Beacons National Park in 2019!

TrekFest 2018 was our most successful trekking challenge ever – it was a sell out year and a fantastic weekend of trekking!

We had well over 800 people take part in TrekFest in the beautiful Peak District. Taking on either the 25km or 50km challenge surrounded by stunning scenery and challenging climbs.

The whole weekend was a huge success – with our new and improved Event Village making a big impact. It was great to see so many people camping and making a full weekend out of it – along with a BBQ on the Friday night, the inflatable pub and chill out tepee – the Event Village was the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere on this epic trekking adventure!

Our awesome participants pushed themselves to their limits and achieved something incredible, all whilst making the miles count for their chosen charities! A huge well done to everyone who conquered TrekFest 2018!

Take a look at what our TrekFest 2018 challengers have to say …

Well done to everyone who took part in TrekFest 2018 – you are all heroes! Feeling inspired? Take on the challenge for yourself in 2019!

TrekFest The Peaks is just around the corner and here is everything you need to know about the UK’s ultimate trekking challenge!

The Event Village

The TrekFest event village is located at Hope Showground, Castleton (S33 8RZ). Registration will be open from 7pm until 9pm on Friday 31 August and then from 6am until 8:15am on Saturday 1 September. If you are taking part in the 50km challenge then you must register before 6:30am on the Saturday.

The event village is the perfect location to soak up the pre and post event atmosphere and will be open from 5pm on the Friday – so that those who are camping can bring their tents and get set up in our camping area. There will be toilet and shower facilities available as well as caterers and water points on the event site.

Make sure you join us for an awesome BBQ available on the Friday night as well as making the most of the inflatable pub, which will be open on the Friday and Saturday – the perfect place to meet your fellow trekkers and celebrate with them after completing your challenge! You will also be able to purchase breakfast on both the Saturday and Sunday morning – please note we only accept cash payments at the TrekFest Village.

Feel free to bring along your friends and family to support you on your trekking adventure and to cheer you on over that finish line! If your friends and family would like to join you camping for the weekend then a cost of £10 per person will apply (children 12 and under are free).

During Your Challenge

It’s challenge time! You will begin your trek at either 7am (50km trekkers) or 9am (25km trekkers) on Saturday 1 September – remember to make sure you have all the correct kit with you (and snacks to keep you fuelled along the way!)

You will be fully supported on your TrekFest adventure from start to finish – there will be marshalled checkpoints providing complimentary snacks and refreshments, support vehicles, mountain leaders and a hot meal half way through on the 50km route.

Remember – this is not a race; make sure you have rest stops when you need them and keep hydrated along the way! This said, please be mindful that there is a maximum time allowed to complete both routes; 17 hours 40 minutes (50km) and 8 hours 50 minutes (25km), and specific times you will need to reach the checkpoints by.

If you are taking part on your own – don’t worry, the camaraderie among our TrekFesters are second to none – supporting each other along the way and creating friendships that last a lifetime and not forgetting our awesome event crew who will be supporting you throughout!

Once You’ve Crossed the Finish Line!

As soon as you complete TrekFest 2018 you will receive a finishers medal and t-shirt, celebratory drink and a hot meal – and don’t forget to enjoy your post event massage! It is then time to relax and reflect back on your incredible achievement – enjoy time in the post event chill out zone or grab a pint at our inflatable pub! You will then need to vacate our event village by 10:30am on the Sunday.

TrekFest results will then go live in the participants area in the week following the event – and don’t forget to share your photos and experiences with us in your dedicated TrekFest 2018 Facebook Group.

All other information including kit lists, route previews and elevation profiles are available on the participant area on the website and feel free to give us a call on 01244676454 or email us at info@trekfest.org.uk if you have any further questions.

We hope you are as excited as we are about TrekFest 2018! Click below to see what past trekkers have to say about this awesome trekking challenge – and we will see you at the start line!

The TrekFest Village has all the facilities you need; toilets, hot showers, food and drink and a fantastic chill out zone. Once you sign up to TrekFest you will be on a fully supported journey from start to finish. Check out our infographic below to find out exactly what is included!