Walking & Mountaineering Section.
Welcome to the FSSAA Walking & Mountaineering Section page, information about the up and coming events will appear here
along with contact details of the event organisers, downloadable entry forms, posters and images of those taking part.
The events are listed below in the order in which they occur during the calendar year.
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Glenmore Lodge, Mountain Skills week 2011,
Saturday 2nd April to Friday 8th April.
Located at the northern edge of the Cairngorm Mountains approximately 7 miles east of Aviemore, Glenmore Lodge is the national mountain training centre
for Scotland and has an enviable reputation as one of the premier mountain training centres in the world.
All of the facilities at the lodge are available to the Fire Service during this week at no extra cost.
These include, Indoor climbing wall, Swimming pool, Gym and Sauna. The accommodation is in well appointed twin bedded rooms.
Full board is included, the meals are a real highlight of the week! They include a full cooked breakfast to set you up for the day
on the hill, a packed lunch, afternoon tea and cake to enjoy upon your return to the lodge and an evening meal.
To download the booking form click here or to download more information about the
week click here or email the event organiser Steve Humm.
New images from the 2010 trip have beed added to the Walking Gallery (see link at bottom of page). To find out what they got up to this year click here.
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Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Walking Section.
14/25-Mile Dorset Coast Circular Walk,
Saturday 2nd May 2009
14/25-Mile Circular Walk on the Dorset Coast.
The event organised for this year is a route chosen to enable you to enjoy views from
St Aldhelm’s Head, Chapmans Pool, Kimmeridge Bay, Worbarrow Tout the Purbeck Ridge and Corfe Castle, then make your way back down to Worth Matravers.
On completion of this year’s event you will receive a memento of your achievement and a Pint or a drink of your choice at the Square and Compass.
Map reading and compass skills will be required, camping and B&B is available.
Click on the image on the left to download the event flyer or to download the entry form and additional information click here
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Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, Walking Section.
Chesil Challenge Walk
Sunday 16th May 2010.
Two magnificent circular routes to chose from! - 14 mile or 20 mile.
Starting and finishing at West Fleet Farm Camping Site less than a mile from the World Famous Chesil Beach.
This rewarding challenge event is open to all, so come along for the day or make a weekend of it in the this beautiful area of Dorset.
Click on the image on the left to download the event flyer or to download the entry form and additional information click here
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FSSAA - Six Shropshire Summits Challenge Walk
41st Annual Crossing
12th June 2010.
This ‘SPECIAL’ 40th Walk takes place on
13th June 2009 so don’t miss the chance to say
“I was there, I did it!”
Walk 36 miles in under 13 hours with 6500 ft of ascent over Six Shropshire Hills.
To down load the event flyer click here and click on the image on the left to download the event entry form and additional information or contact the event organiser
Paul Partridge.
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3 Peaks Challenge June 2011.
***'A' Challenge Event available***
***'B' Challenge Event available***
For mountain safety and the important journey between Peaks, a team accepting the
2011 3 Peaks Challenge, (by the Fire Service ‘Method’) must consist of a minimum
of four climbers/walkers, plus two separate drivers. The maximum number a team may
consist of is seven walkers and three support/drivers.
This must be with a reliable minibus for comfort.
Once a team has declared the number of walkers starting
on each peak, they must always stay close together and
keeping only to the designated routes, pass through a
series of check points. Larger groups tend to be slower,
but even at the pace of the slowest, the Challenge is achievable
within 24 hours and sensible pacing should add to the quality of the experience.
To download the 2010 3 Peaks Challenge results click here
To download the 2010 3 Peaks Directors Notes click here
To download the 2010 3 Peaks Awards & Trophys list click here
To download the 2011 3 Peaks entry form click here
To download the 2011 Team Leader Invitation doc. click here
To download the 2011 Challenge Method Award Flyer click here
Paul Abbott a Crew Commander at Southampton Airport has just set up the brand new 3 peaks challenge website; http://www.firefighters3peaks.co.uk/
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Download the 2010 National Walking Challenge Events list (updated 12th July 2010).
3 New events added!
For an up todate version of the FSSAA Walking & Mountaineering Section's 2010/11 National
Walking Challenge events list simply click on the Word icon. Further details of all events are
available from Section Sectretary; Ludo Macaulay, contact Ludo here.....
Walking and Mountaineering Section AGM Report 09;
National FSSAA UK Walking & Mountaineering Secretary Ludo Macauley has produced a summary of activity to the AGM. The report informs us of events undertaken during the year.
You can click here to download it.
Previous reports; 2007, 2008,
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Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service; Walking Section
Hadrians Hike Challenge Walk
Saturday 3rd July 2010.
14 or 25 miles. Start and Finish at the Twice Brewed Inn
situated on the B6318 (the Military Road) midway between Newcastle upon Tyne in the East and Carlisle in the West. The Inn is set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in England and stands in the shadows of Steel Rigg, without doubt one of the most dramatic parts of Hadrian's Wall. The Twice Brewed is close to all the main Roman sites - Vindolanda, Housteads and the Roman Military Museum.
Contact Roy Lewis on 0191 444 1152 or for further information
visit:www.hadrianhikechallengewalk.piczo.com
Click on the image on the left to download the information poster or click here to download the entry form.
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Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service; Walking Section
West Wight Wander
Sunday 12th July 2009.
13 or 25 miles from
Yarmouth Fire Station
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
Contact Jan King or Trish Wendes at
Fire Control for further information
01983 525 121 or visit: www.westwightwander.com
Click on the image on the left to download the information poster
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FSSAA - Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1
Circular Walks & Trail Marathon
Sunday 8th August 2010.
The Salisbury 5-4-3-2-1 walk, or trail run is an event suited to all the family, with a choice of distances from 5km
to the more demanding 42k/Marathon. The routes will be over footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads in the Salisbury
Wessex area. The walk/trail runs, will take you past a variety of sites of historical and scientific interest and through country
estates not usually open to the public.
Click on the image on the left to download an entry form which also contains additional information or
contact the event organiser Ludo Macaulay.
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**2010 Event Now Cancelled!**
London Fire Brigade.
Chiltern Challenge Walk
Sunday 20th September 2009.
A circular challenge walk starting & finishing at Ruislip Fire Station
Bury Street, Ruislip
Choice of two routes: 27 or 16 miles
For more details or entry forms contact
Antony or Rosemary Bucksey
Tel: 0208 866 9704.
Click on the image to the left to download an entry form or if you want additional information email the event
organiser Antony Bucksley.
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Lake District Challenge Walk.
23 mile - Ambleside Fire Station to Jubilee House,
14 mile - Patterdale Hotel to Jubilee House,
Saturday 11th September 2010.
**2010 entry Forms now available**
Both challenge walks take place in the English
Lake District. The long 23 mile walk starts at Ambleside Fire Station and walkers will climb; Fairfield 873m, St. Sunday Crag 841m, Place Fell 657m and High Dodd 501m before finishing at Jubilee House, Penrith.
The shorter 14 mile walk starts later in the day at the Patterdale Hotel and follows the route of the long walk over to Jubilee House.
The event is a collaboration between the North of England Fire & Rescue Services;
Durham & Darlington, Cleveland, Cumbria, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, the Fire Service Sports
& Athletics Association & the Fire Fighters Charity.
Click on the entry form to the left to download it or if you want additional information email the event
organiser Gary Bankhead.
if you use Memory Map you can download the routes here: 23 mile long walk or 14 mile short walk
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**Brand new event**
The Saints Way Challenge Walk
Saturday 11th September 2010.
The Saints' Way Walk crosses mid-Cornwall from Padstow to Fowey covering approximately 28 miles in total. The route for this year’s event will follow the route from Fowey to Padstow via Lanlivery. Finishing at St Petrocs’ Church, Church Street, Padstow. Click on the image on the left to down load the poster or click here to download the entry form. For more information or sponsor forms, please call Phil Hoare on: 01208 72312 or 07977 047595.
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**Brand New Event**
999 Commando Challenge.
Dartmoor - Okehampton Camp to Moorlands Bridge
Choose from: 12, 18, 24, or 30 Miles (= 20K, 30K, 40K, or 48K).
Saturday 25th September 2010.
The is a very demanding 30 mile, (48k) Ultra multi terrain challenge, including open moorland and exposed sections. This is designed as a team event and for safety reasons to be organised into teams/syndicates of 4 or more. The routes will be over footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads over Dartmoor National Park, from Okehampton Camp to Moorlands Bridge. The walks take you through areas not always open to the general public.
Click on the entry form to the left to download it or if you want to register online visit: Click here.
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The website of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service Mountaineering Club.
The site is intended to provide a forum for members of Fire and Ice Mountaineering Club to access and share information and experiences.
It is designed for the club to post reports, reviews and images of completed trips, and share details of planned trips so that members of
the club can access details from the organiser. Although this is very much a site for club participation, it is hoped that it will provide
club members and visitors alike with the inspiration to go out and experience something special with like-minded friends.’
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Walking in the Lake District?
Why not use Jubilee House as your base?
Enjoy a relaxing weekend at Jubilee, located
on the River Eamont, near Penrith. Set within
the beautiful Lake District, you can explore
its historic towns, numerous attractions and
wonderful scenery. The active visitor can walk,
climb or cycle the fells and fish in our own
stretch of river!
All proceeds from Weekend Breaks go to
the Fire Fighters Charity, to help rehabilitating fire service
personnel and their dependents.
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Oggie 8 Challenge
Are you and your friends ready to undertake a challenging event through the magnificent scenery of the Ogwen Valley whilst at the same time raising much needed funds for the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation?
Could you walk, or even run, over eight 3000ft peaks in one day, a distance of over 16 miles, taking in the Carneddau and Glyderau including Y Garn and Tryfan?
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View Durham & Darlington FRS Walking Section Newsletters,
Issues; 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08,
Fire fighters in Argentina, Cerro Aconcagua 6,962m. January 2007.
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