Description
The Lyke Wake Challenge
The Lyke Wake Walk is a 40-mile, 24 hour challenge trek through the highest and broadest section of the North York Moors National Park in North Yorkshire, England. This route commemorates the numerous corpses historically transported across the moors via old coffin paths and the ancient burial mounds encountered along the way. The name “Lyke Wake” refers to a “lyke” (a corpse) and the “wake” (the vigil held over the deceased).
Participants can expect a challenging yet rewarding trek, guided by experienced leaders who ensure safety and enjoyment.
Sign up now to take on this epic 40 mile challenge across the North Yorkshire Moors.
Upon signing up, you’ll receive a comprehensive PDF packed with all the event details, training plans, and essential information you need to prepare for this incredible adventure. This guide ensures you’re fully equipped and ready to make the most of your Lyke Wake Challenge.
Who Is This Event For?
This event is designed for individuals with a high level of fitness. We recommend engaging in regular exercise and walks to prepare adequately and maximize your enjoyment of this challenge. Participants will need to traverse over 40 miles of rugged terrain within a 24-hour period, making it essential to be in good physical condition.
What Is Included?
- Full guidance from our experienced team
- Support Vehicle
- Water top ups
- Snacks to top up your energy levels
You Will Need To Bring:
- Suitable walking boots (with ankle support)
- Appropriate clothing for the walk
- Waterproof Jacket and trousers
- Spare warm layer
- Hat and gloves
- Head torch and spare batteries (Can be hired from us for £4)
- Food, snacks and water (minimum 1.5 litre’s) for the walk
- Camera to capture the adventure (optional)
- Walking poles (optional)
Your Charity:
If you’re fundraising you’ll confirm which charity you’re supporting via the drop down menu above. Be careful to pick the correct one. Once registered your contact information will be passed to your chosen charity, they will be in touch to support you with your fundraising efforts.
Please Note:
The walk will take place in most weather but the leader will reserve final judgement on the day (in most cases) and maintains the right to abandon any walk if they feel the safety of themselves or any participant is at risk.
FAQ’S:
Under 18s taking part cannot sign themselves up – they must be signed up by someone over 18.
Once they’ve registered with us, it will take about 5-7 working days to add them onto our registration forms, and you can then sign up to your chosen challenge in aid of them.
Alternatively you can Self Fund your place and fundraise for them independently with no fundraising commitment.
Please note: the above is relevant for Charity Sponsorship or Mixed Funding places only. If you are entering as a Self Funder you can fundraise for any charity of your choice (only if you want to) & we do not need to be informed.
If you join as a Self Funder however, you have complete flexibility on who you fundraise for – with no targets or deadlines, and no cost to those charities.
