Bob's 3 Peaks Challenge

My good friend Bob Heaps called me up the other day and reduced me to tears. Why? Ok so I might be a big soft bloke, but the reason for my 'girls blouse' moment was that he had just offered to walk the fabled Yorkshire three peaks and would like the proceeds to go to Ataxia via my challenge. I was completely taken aback to be honest. Firstly, that he had been so generous and kind but also because I know the challenge he has undertaken is no easy feat. It really meant a lot to me.

Thanks to Jane Smith for this great logo

Bob and friends on our last mountain bike trip

When Bob saw the hill we had to climb the smile went south

Bob on a temperance rally.............gone wrong

Bob is an IT manager at HSBC and has arranged the challenge with work colleagues and hopes to set off in April.

The Three Peaks Challenge of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough is probably the original three peaks walk within the UK. The first recorded ascent of the three hills was in July 1887 by J.R. Wynne-Edwards and D.R. Smith in a time of 10 hours. The walk covers a distance of 37.5 km (23.3 mi) to 42 km (26.1 mi) (depending on route) circuit of all three peaks with nearly 1,600 m (5,249 ft) of ascent and descent. A challenge that many walkers aim for when undertaking the walk is to complete the walk in under 12 hours. 

 Pen-y-ghent

 Whernside with Ribblehead viaduct in the foreground

The summit of Ingleborough

I wish Bob and his colleagues well on their challenge. It will be tough going. I am very grateful for the tremendous offer to donate any proceeds to Ataxia. If you know Bob and would like to donate to my challenge please click on the the following link that will take you to my JustGiving page . Bob Heaps donation to my charity

If you would like to learn more about my Lands End to John O'Groats challenge and Ataxia, please take a few minutes to read my blog. From the home page you will see specific pages on why I am supporting Ataxia UKs fight against this terrible disorder. You may also wish to visit the Ataxia UK official website

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