Take on the Lakes 2011

A 12-hour endurance challenge in the Lake District
Escape from the office to take on the elements and fully experience the great outdoors.  On this memorable adventure you will cycle a challenging route through the Grizedale forest, walk  ‘The Old Man of Coniston’, which forms the highest point in the Furness Fells, one of Lakeland's most famous peaks and canoe on Coniston Water.

For those teams already registered, please login in here for all your challenge information.

What is involved?

This is a tough multi-activity challenge.  It requires mental stamina, physical fitness and team spirit to complete these three distinct challenges in under 12 hours. Your challenge is to work as a part of a team to fundraise and complete the challenge – preparation and team work are essential for both. 

How much do we raise?

Your team will be four challengers and one support crew.  Working together, the first part of the challenge will be to achieve the minimum fundraising target of £3,500, with the top fundraising team winning the grand trophy at the event. The VSO team will support you in your fundraising.

Registration is just £100.

"It was one of the best things that we have done in our lives. We will cherish the memories forever" – Cameron Hale, HSBC

How to prepare?

Training for the event is vital and we recommend that your team train together by walking together and go off road on mountain bikes for several hours together as good practice for the challenge ahead. For those with a hectic work schedule, visit your local gym and plan a suitable training programme that will build the teams confidence and help get everyone into shape.

Where does the money go?

VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers. Our vision is a world without poverty in which people work together to fulfil their potential. We bring people together to share skills, creativity and learning to build a fairer world. The money raised will be used to support our work in over 40 of the world’s poorest countries.

How to sign up?

Please complete the registration form attached to this page and email gurvinder.gregson@vso.org.uk
To complete your registration please pay your £100 payment via the VSO donate page and please make sure you add 'Take on the Lakes Challenge 2011'.

Contact information

If you have any questions or would like to find out more information please contact the events team on:
Email: gurvinder.gregson@vso.org.uk
Phone: 020 8780 7314