Edale Skyline Challenge – May 2027

Join FitFunActive for our next big outdoor adventure: the Edale Skyline Challenge. This year the event takes place in the beautiful Peak District from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 May 2027.

The weekend offers spectacular scenery and a fantastic group atmosphere. It’s also a chance to challenge yourself outdoors. Most importantly, we’ll work together to achieve something special.

Challenge Date: Saturday 22 May
Arrival Date: Friday 21 May
Departure Date: Sunday 23 May
Group Size: Up to 35 people
Distance: Approximately 20 miles / 32 km
Elevation Gain: Approximately 1,300 metres / 4,000+ ft
Expected Walking Time: Approximately 8–10 hours

What is the Edale Skyline Challenge?

The Edale Skyline is one of the UK’s most iconic long-distance walks. It takes you through the beautiful hills around Hope Valley in the Peak District National Park. In addition, the 20-mile (32 km) route includes around 1,300 metres of climbing. Along the way, you’ll pass famous landmarks such as Mam Tor, Lose Hill and Kinder Scout. Overall, it’s a challenging yet rewarding way to enjoy some of the Peak District’s best scenery. What’s more, you’ll have the support of experienced mountain leaders and encouragement from the group throughout the day.

The Edale Skyline Weekend

Travel to the Peak District

Travel to and from the Peak District is not included in the package. So everyone will need to arrange their own travel. However, we do tend to travel together. For example, in previous years, many people have travelled as a group, especially by train. So closer to the weekend we’ll share our travel plans with the group. Therefore, anyone who wants to travel with others will have the chance to do so. If you’re travelling by train, the nearest stations are Hope and Edale. You can reach them via Sheffield or Manchester.

Friday 21 May Arrival

We’ll meet at our accommodation in the Hope Valley area on Friday. Once everyone has arrived, there will be time to settle in and prepare for the next day. Before we begin the challenge, we’ll also have a final briefing. This will cover the route, timings, weather, kit and everything you need to know for Saturday.

Saturday 22 May Challenge Day

After breakfast, transport will take us from our accommodation to the start of the Edale Skyline route. We’ll then set off together for around 8–10 hours in the hills. Experienced mountain leaders will guide and support us throughout the day. Finally, transport will take us back to our accommodation at the end of the challenge. There will then be time to rest, recover and celebrate what we’ve achieved together.

Sunday 23 May Breakfast & Departure

After a well-earned night’s sleep, we’ll come together for breakfast on Sunday morning. It will also be a chance to celebrate what we’ve achieved, share stories from the challenge and enjoy some final time together as a group. Afterwards, we’ll check out and make our way home after a memorable weekend in the Peak District.

Edale Skyline Accommodation

The weekend includes two nights’ accommodation in the Hope Valley area, from Friday 21 May to Sunday 23 May 2027. Also, rooms are shared, with two people in each twin room. As part of the package, breakfast is included on both Saturday and Sunday morning. Closer to the weekend we’ll share full details about the accommodation, check-in and facilities.

FitFunActive Training

To help you arrive ready for the hills, we’re offering an optional 10-week FitFunActive training programme. The group sessions will take place at the FitFunActive studio every Monday at 6pm, starting on Monday 15 March 2027. The programme will build your strength, fitness and endurance for a long day in the hills. As a result, you’ll arrive better prepared for the challenge. It’s especially useful if it’s your first major hiking challenge or you’d like to train alongside others.

However, we understand that Monday at 6pm will not work for everyone. Instead, you can still prepare with us through our Small Group Personal Training sessions if you can’t attend. These offer more training times, and your programme can be tailored to help you prepare for the Edale Skyline Challenge. Prices for these sessions are different from the 10-week challenge package. Lastly, you can find out more about Small Group Personal Training here.

Edale Skyline Package Options

Challenge + Accommodation  £300 per person

Includes:

• 🏨 Two nights’ shared twin-room accommodation
• 🍳 Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday
• 🥾 Fully guided Edale Skyline trek with experienced mountain leaders
• 🚐 Return transfers between our Hope Valley accommodation and the Edale Skyline route
• ✅ Support throughout the weekend

Total price: £300 per person

Challenge + Accommodation + FitFunActive Training £400 per person

Includes everything in the £300 package, plus the complete 10-week FitFunActive training programme.

Total price: £400 per person

Edale Skyline Booking & Payment

Places are limited to a maximum of 35 participants.

To secure your place, please pay a £100 deposit by 31 January 2027. The deposit forms part of your total package price and is not an additional charge. After paying your deposit, the remaining balance will be:

• Challenge & Accommodation package: £300 – £100 deposit =  £200 balance due.
• Challenge, Accommodation & FitFunActive Training package: £400 – £100 deposit = £300 balance due.

You can pay the remaining balance in instalments or in full. However, you must pay your full balance by 31 March 2027. Bookings may close earlier if we reach the maximum of 35 participants.

How to Book

To book your place, please email:

info@fitfunactive.co.uk

State that you’d like to book a place on the Edale Skyline Challenge 2027, and we’ll send you the booking and payment information needed to pay your £100 deposit and secure your place.

Alternatively, you can call FitFunActive on:

0208 305 8163

Why Join Us?

The Edale Skyline is a chance to challenge yourself, step outside your comfort zone and see what you can achieve. At the same time, it’s an opportunity to leave everyday life behind and enjoy one of Britain’s most beautiful national parks. More importantly, you’ll share the experience with people working towards the same goal. Whether you join on your own, with friends or as part of the FitFunActive community, we’ll support one another throughout the weekend. Above all, we’ll enjoy the journey, celebrate the achievement and create some great memories together. We’d love you to be part of it.