Cumbrian Centurion Challenge 100
Since 1981 The Climbers Shop has hosted the log book for the Long Distance Walkers Association Cumbrian Centurion Challenge also known as The Trident Way.
A high level route for experienced walkers, the beauty is that so long as your take in the three (Trident) peaks of Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Scafell and cover 100 miles on the ground, using The Climbers Shop as your start & finish point, whatever route or timeframe you complete it is entirely up to you! If scrambling is your thing there are plenty of opportunities to make it a technical adventure, if not then there are plenty of footpaths that allow for keen walkers to complete the challenge around some of the most beautiful scenery the Lake District has to offer.
Only 121 people have taken on the challenge since 1981 with the first and youngest Centurion being a mere 9 years old! Don’t be fooled into thinking that this challenge is a doddle though – oh no! There are plenty of those original challengers who came back to sign their entry as abandoned with comments on the abysmal weather, getting lost, getting benighted and generally having a miserable time of it. The majority though, are charged with adrenalin and sheer delight at having risen to the challenge and completed their 100 mile Lakeland Three Peaks.
The majority of Centurions have completed the challenge as a five day backpacking trip but if you fancy something a little more relaxed you could opt to B&B or even walk sections over a weekend to complete it across a whole year if you wish. The choice is yours – simply pop into our Ambleside shop to sign in the book and record your route with some photos using #climbersshop60CCC to share on social media if you wish.
Once you have completed your 100 miles simply come back into our Ambleside shop to sign the book and receive your sew on cloth patch.
So, what are you waiting for? Use the evenings to get planning, put in some training, grab your pack and join The Climbers Shop community on the Cumbrian Centurion Challenge!
You will need the following Maps:
OS Landranger Active 89,90,96,97
OS Explorer 4,5,6,7
OS Explorer Active 4,5,6,7
Alternatively it is possible to squeeze almost all of a route onto the AA Central Lake District 2 map which is also available in a laminated version.
Please note: Attempting the Cumbrian Centurion Challenge 100 is entirely at your own risk. Please be aware and follow the country code and respect all requests to keep dogs on leads so they cannot harm livestock.