Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, Parents and Supporters took part the challenge, starting from Horton-in-Ribblesdale at 7am, hiking up Pen-y-Ghent followed by Whernside and finally Ingleborough before returning to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. The group covered an incredible 26 miles during the challenge, climbing a total of 1500m, the equivalent of 340 flights of stairs!
The challenge has so far raised over £2,600, all going toward helping young people at the Scout group go on unforgettable international adventures!
Scout Orla, aged 13 said: “Doing the Yorkshire Three Peaks was really cool! Once we got to the bottom of Ingleborough [the final one of the three peaks] we just kept going and never stopped.
"All the way up and all the way back down and back to the campsite to do it in under 12 hours. When we reached the railway station at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, we only had minutes left to do it, so we ran the final bit back to site, finishing with 20 seconds to go before the 12 hours were up.”
She added: “I was very tired but happy and very proud of myself once we’d completed the challenge. Amazing views and lovely weather helped, everyone was great, and it kept us all going!”
Being a Scout, whether you’re a young person or adult volunteer, is all about having new experiences and doing things you never thought possible, all whilst making friends and memories that will last a lifetime along the way.
It was an even more unforgettable experience for Scout Ethan O’Reilly, aged 13, who was presented his Chief Scouts Gold Award (the highest award a young person in the Scouts section can achieve) at the summit of Pen-Y-Ghent.
Completing the challenge was a fantastic achievement for all involved!