Join us in the Lake District for our epic triple adventure challenge which will see you cycle, canoe and hike to the summit of Helvellyn all in one day. Get your team registered today!
About Pedal Paddle Peak: Lake District edition
Register your team today for our triple challenge of the year where you’ll ‘Pedal Paddle Peak’ your way through the beautiful Lake District on Saturday 5 July 2025.
In just one day, you and your team will cycle 34km, canoe 3km and embark on a 17km out-and-back hike to summit Helvellyn. 2025 marks the 10th edition of this race in the Lake District – don’t miss it!
Gather your team of two or four (friends, family or colleagues) and register now.
Team information
Teams of two
- Registration fee: £97.50 (full price)
- Minimum team sponsorship: £900 (£450 per person)
Teams of four
- Registration fee: £195 (full price)
- Minimum team sponsorship: £1,800 (£450 per person)
What is Pedal Paddle Peak?
The event is a challenging, but fun team-building triple challenge, where team members will complete all three elements together. On average, the event takes between 7-9 hours to complete. The longest element of the event is the mountain climb, which takes teams approx. 3-5 hours. We strongly advise training for the event and we can support you with this.
Pedal
Starting from the event hub in Glenridding, you and your team will take on this stunning 34km route for the cycle phase. You’ll pass the famous Aira Force Waterfall, skirt the southern edge of Little Mell Fell and then travel down the entire length of the Western Shore of Ullswater Lake, ready to transition for the next phase.
Paddle
From Glenridding Sailing Centre, you’ll give your legs a rest on this 3km course on the pristine waters of Ullswater Lake. Teams of two will use two-person sit on top kayaks, while teams of four will use two connected open canoes rafted together for stability. It’s all about teamwork on this phase!
Peak
You’ll change into your hiking gear, ready to climb England’s third highest peak, the magnificent Helvellyn. You’ll climb to the summit via the White Side and Lower Man of the mountain, tackling a 17km round trip on a marshalled and sign posted route where you’ll return to the finish to celebrate in style with your team with a BBQ on us!
Ten years of pedal paddle peak
A decade of adventure, teamwork, and unforgettable moments! Participants over the years share the magic of Pedal Paddle Peak and its incredible impact.
“What a great event”
Sue Barker CBE
Former television presenter and professional tennis player
“Memories made forever, and for such a great cause.”
Ben P
Pedal Paddle Peak 2024
“What a great experience, and a fantastic event!”
Anna H
Pedal Paddle Peak 2024
“Muscular Dystrophy UK – what a fabulous team, what a fabulous event, thank you all so much. We’ll be back!”
Ruth B
Pedal Paddle Peak 2021
“What a day! Our team were all buzzing after such an amazing, well organised event full of positive spirit!”
Paul S
Pedal Paddle Peak 2023
“The event was amazing – in particular the hike. Fantastic support all round and one of the best experiences of my life!”
Andrew N
Pedal Paddle Peak 2021
“The event was brilliant from start to finish. Well organised by such an enthusiastic and clearly passionate team of people. Such a good experience for such a great cause. Would recommend!”
Steve C
Pedal Paddle Peak 2023
“We laughed from start to finish! The event was brilliant, well organised and all staff were very friendly and helpful in the build up and throughout.”
K. Buckeridge
Pedal Paddle Peak 2022
“What a terrific experience! The whole event was so well organised and everyone was lovely. Our team had a brilliant time. So proud of us. If you’re thinking of doing it, go for it! Whatever your fitness level, you will love it.”
Catherine S
Pedal Paddle Peak 2023
“The location was a simply stunning and when you add to that the event itself, the first-class organisation, friendly and wonderful people running it all and the overall atmosphere that created, we couldn’t have had a better day. Just amazing – thank you.”
K. Gregory
Pedal Paddle Peak 2022
“A fantastic day all round – brilliantly organised. The team-working opportunity the event provides is really worthwhile. I got to know everyone in my team a bit better as a result and we’ll always have good memories to share. We enjoyed the experience that much that we’re already talking about options for next year!”
Scott V
Pedal Paddle Peak 2021
“I’ve taken part in a considerable number of events similar to this… and this has been the best by some distance. We genuinely couldn’t think of anything that could be done to improve this event. The quality of the communication in the run up, to the laying on the medal. Superb!”
David W
Pedal Paddle Peak 2024
“One of the best experiences on a charity event by far! From the build-up, the personal touch, knowledgeable friendly staff on the day made the whole event feel like a big family. You sometimes get lost in the masses of large events, whereas whilst this one was smaller, we really felt part of something much bigger and could connect to it.”
Sam P
Pedal Paddle Peak 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
- Tuesday 17 June – Online event safety briefing: Two weeks before the event, you and your team must attend an online safety briefing with our event partners and MDUK team to get a full overview of the event, all safety measures, and the chance to ask any questions.
- Friday 4 July – Event registration: Arrive at our event base to check in, receive your race pack and event t-shirt, and drop off your bags ready for the next morning. You’ll be given an allocated time slot for this closer to the day which will be between 5pm and 7.30pm.
- Saturday 5 July – Event day! Complete all three elements alongside your team in the beautiful Lake District. At the finish, you and your team will celebrate your achievements in style with a BBQ on us and a cold beverage!
- Tuesday 17 June – Online event safety briefing: Two weeks before the event, you and your team must attend an online safety briefing with our event partners and MDUK team to get a full overview of the event, all safety measures, and the chance to ask any questions.
- Friday 4 July – Event registration: Arrive at our event base to check in, receive your race pack and event t-shirt, and drop off your bags ready for the next morning. You’ll be given an allocated time slot for this closer to the day which will be between 5pm and 7.30pm.
- Saturday 5 July – Event day! Complete all three elements alongside your team in the beautiful Lake District. At the finish, you and your team will celebrate your achievements in style with a BBQ on us and a cold beverage!
The event usually takes teams between 6 – 9 hours to complete.
The event usually takes teams between 6 – 9 hours to complete.
- A full safety briefing two weeks before the event
- Locally sourced packed lunch
- Power snacks and water throughout the day
- Team GPS trackers
- Kayak / Canoe equipment (including paddles + life jackets)
- Bike mechanics on hand
- Bike racks and storage overnight (and between each challenge)
- The option to book a bike hire service for the event for a cost of £50pp
- Changeover stations and signage
- Qualified marshals and staff on route
- First aid support (just in case!)
- A trend-setting event t-shirt
- Finishers’ medal
- Team awards
- Celebratory complimentary BBQ at the finish
- Professional photos from the day (shared post-event)
- A full safety briefing two weeks before the event
- Locally sourced packed lunch
- Power snacks and water throughout the day
- Team GPS trackers
- Kayak / Canoe equipment (including paddles + life jackets)
- Bike mechanics on hand
- Bike racks and storage overnight (and between each challenge)
- The option to book a bike hire service for the event for a cost of £50pp
- Changeover stations and signage
- Qualified marshals and staff on route
- First aid support (just in case!)
- A trend-setting event t-shirt
- Finishers’ medal
- Team awards
- Celebratory complimentary BBQ at the finish
- Professional photos from the day (shared post-event)
- Accommodation – options and recommendations will be provided for you to choose from once your team have signed up. There’s plenty of choice in and around Penrith to suit all budget!
- Bikes – you must bring your own bike and helmet, unless you choose to book a hired bike for the additional cost of £50pp through our bike hire service.
- Dinner on Friday night.
- Travel to and from the Lake District.
- Accommodation – options and recommendations will be provided for you to choose from once your team have signed up. There’s plenty of choice in and around Penrith to suit all budget!
- Bikes – you must bring your own bike and helmet, unless you choose to book a hired bike for the additional cost of £50pp through our bike hire service.
- Dinner on Friday night.
- Travel to and from the Lake District.
Pedal Paddle Peak is open to everyone 16 and above. Please note that 16 and 17 year olds will need to be accompanied by an adult parent / guardian.
Pedal Paddle Peak is open to everyone 16 and above. Please note that 16 and 17 year olds will need to be accompanied by an adult parent / guardian.
You’ll start and finish at our event hub which is located in Glenridding. Full address and location details will be shared with you and your team when you sign up.
You’ll start and finish at our event hub which is located in Glenridding. Full address and location details will be shared with you and your team when you sign up.
You will need to bring your own bike onto the event (along with a helmet) unless you choose to add bike hire for an additional cost through our bike hire service.
The cycle route is all on road, so we recommend using either a road or hybrid bike. Being an on-road route, mountain bikes wouldn’t be our first recommendation; however, if this is what you’ve trained on and you feel confident on it, we’re happy for you to use one. The range of gears may help you with some of the hills.
You will need to bring your own bike onto the event (along with a helmet) unless you choose to add bike hire for an additional cost through our bike hire service.
The cycle route is all on road, so we recommend using either a road or hybrid bike. Being an on-road route, mountain bikes wouldn’t be our first recommendation; however, if this is what you’ve trained on and you feel confident on it, we’re happy for you to use one. The range of gears may help you with some of the hills.
Yes, you can! We’ll just need to exclude your team from the fastest finishers awards to make this fair to other teams taking part.
Yes, you can! We’ll just need to exclude your team from the fastest finishers awards to make this fair to other teams taking part.
Upon signing up to the event, our team will share all the information you need to book your bike hire. This is at a cost of £50pp, and will include:
- Two day hire (Friday and Saturday)
- Helmet
- Bike delivery and collection
- Support with any adjustments to the bike at registration
- Secure storage overnight
- Bike mechanic service throughout event day
Upon signing up to the event, our team will share all the information you need to book your bike hire. This is at a cost of £50pp, and will include:
- Two day hire (Friday and Saturday)
- Helmet
- Bike delivery and collection
- Support with any adjustments to the bike at registration
- Secure storage overnight
- Bike mechanic service throughout event day
It’s very much up to you and your team where you stay the night before the event. Upon registering we will share some of our recommendations in and around Penrith and Glenridding. There is something for everyone and all budget types!
It’s very much up to you and your team where you stay the night before the event. Upon registering we will share some of our recommendations in and around Penrith and Glenridding. There is something for everyone and all budget types!
Yes. You will have access to a training guide when you sign up within your welcome pack.
Yes. You will have access to a training guide when you sign up within your welcome pack.
It’s very unlikely that we’d need to completely cancel the event due to bad weather. Should weather interfere with the usual route, our event partners have already planned an alternative mountain route – and the route of the Paddle phase can be adjusted to suit most conditions.
Completing the challenge in harsh conditions just makes the funds you raise worth even more due to the effort involved.
It’s very unlikely that we’d need to completely cancel the event due to bad weather. Should weather interfere with the usual route, our event partners have already planned an alternative mountain route – and the route of the Paddle phase can be adjusted to suit most conditions.
Completing the challenge in harsh conditions just makes the funds you raise worth even more due to the effort involved.
Absolutely! Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
Absolutely! Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
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