ActiveHiking & WalkingWorld’s largest hiking event series heads to the UKA large-scale long-distance hiking event series is heading to England, but would you pay to go walking?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
ActiveHiking & WalkingWorld’s largest hiking event series heads to the UKA large-scale long-distance hiking event series is heading to England, but would you pay to go walking?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
A large-scale long-distance hiking event series is heading to England, but would you pay to go walking?
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(Image credit: Highlander)
(Image credit: Highlander)
A group calledHighlander, which organises what it describes as the ‘world’s first global long-distance hiking event series’, is heading for Britain, with the announcement this week of two treks in Cumbria to take place later this year.
Highlander Lake Districtis due to take place 5-9 July. Two non-competitive challenges have been announced: The Pegasus Lake District is a 3-day 51km walk, and the Hercules Lake District is a 94km, 5-day trek. Entry prices start at £249 per person for the Pegasus and £379 for the Hercules.
(Image credit: Highlander)
(Image credit: Highlander)
You may well be asking why people would pay to go walking on publicly accessible paths, but the entry fee does get you a bit more than just a line on a map to follow and a place to pitch your tent, and Highlander are presenting the event as a kind of roaming festival. In the evenings, once walkers have reached they day’s destination, they can participate in a programme of activities, including yoga workshops and music.
The planned routes will take see participants explore several of the Lakes’ most iconic locations, including Scafell Pike (England’s tallest peak), Wastwater (the country’s deepest lake), plus Great Langdale, Borrowdale, Ullswater and Aira Force waterfall, and the Wainwright Fells of Fairfield, High Raise and Steel Fell.
(Image credit: Highlander)
(Image credit: Highlander)
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Founded in Croatia in 2017,Highlander host more than 30 eventsacross 25 different countries including Croatia, the United States, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Italy and Spain. The event in the UK has come about as a result of a partnership with Spartan, which began in 2021.
(Image credit: Highlander)
(Image credit: Highlander)
Highlander CEO, Jurica Barac, says: “We’re thrilled that Highlander is finally being introduced in the UK as we continue our mission to motivate people to enhance their mental and physical health through hiking adventures and unique experiences.”
“Highlander Lake District is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an Adventure of a Lifetime and a chance for participants to get out of their comfort zone and grow as individuals. Connecting with nature and conquering both physical and mental obstacles leaves participants with a feeling of accomplishment, enlightenment, and a new outlook on life.”
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