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Organising recreational events

We have our own Events programme of guided walks and other events. However other organised recreational events such as the Three Peaks Challenge have become increasingly popular throughout the National Park to raise funds for charity or as a personal challenge.

Well-managed events reduce the risk of environmental impact or disruption to communities. So if you are planning an event, please contact us for advice and specialist local knowledge and use the ‘Checklist for organisers’.

All charity events, including the Three Peaks Challenge, should observe the Institute of Fundraising’s code of practice for ‘Outdoor Fundraising Events in the UK’ (opens in new window).

Checklist for organisers

If you are planning to organise a challenge, charity or training event this checklist will help ensure that it runs smoothly, your participants have a good time, and you will be welcomed back.

Please seek our advice. We want all organised recreational events, including yours, to be a success and sustainable.

1. Inform us well in advance - call 01539 724555 or e-mail hq@lakedistrict.gov.uk
2. If you are intending to advertise your event with signs or posters please contact us for details
3. Plan early and consult widely
4. Ask for permissions (for example landowner, highways authority, police)
5. Arrange appropriate insurance and contingency cover
6. Avoid inappropriate dates and times, and remote locations with poor access
7. Use public transport or shared vehicles
8. Keep to appropriate participant numbers and brief entrants thoroughly
9. Let your participants know this is a National Park with special qualities
10. Be aware of sensitive landscapes, habitats and archaeological sites
11. Respect the needs of landowners and the privacy of residents
12. Take heed of forestry and farming operations
13. Encourage everyone involved to stay locally and buy goods locally
14. Remove all signs of the event immediately afterwards
15. Acknowledge the co-operation you have received

Three Peaks Challenge - contacting rangers

If you're planning to climb Scafell Pike as part of the Three Peaks Challenge, please contact the relevant Ranger depending on your start point:

• Chris Berry for Wasdale Head on 01229 716091 or chris.berry@lakedistrict.gov.uk
• or Pete Barron for Seathwaite on 01768 871404 or pete.barron@lakedistrict.gov.uk

to discuss your event and any matters of particular local concern.

Please park carefully and use the loos!

We would be very grateful if Three Peak Challenge participants could park legally in Wasdale Head and use the new temporary toilets. This will help avoid gridlock and sanitation problems for the local community. Thanks!

Events on Caldbeck and Uldale Commons

Please read our Guidelines for Events Organisers on Caldbeck and Uldale Commons (opens Document Library)

Useful links

• Best of Both Worlds has tips about organising events (opens in new window)

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