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My daughter is keen to raise money for a local animal charity.
She wants to do something 'outdoorsy'.
She is nearly 12 and likes hillwalking.
I've suggested she does the National 3 peaks, solo, with me as the driver.
Has anyone let their child do similar ?

In reply to Skol:

Nope. But i'm sure can be the 1st. Excellent idea.

In reply to Skol:

no -can't you think of a different challenge?

In reply to malk:

But this will test her confidence, fitness and determination and hopefully give her some lifeskills. I will be there at the bottom and she has a mobile phone incase things go awry.
Coupled with that, she will raise money for animals!!!

In reply to Skol:

The hills will be fine. I just don't envy her the driving.

In reply to Phil1919:

Yeah. I've no real worries about her and the hills. She can drive a bit but won't let her on the main roads yet.

In reply to Skol:

I think she will probably end up hating you and won't step foot on the mountains again if you do the 3PC. Do something original.

In reply to higherclimbingwales:

You've got to understand kids mate. She is aware of the 3 peaks challenge and thinks its a good idea. She's been up Moel Famau three times today whilst I sat in the car waiting for her. If she decides to bin it after Snowdon, then what's to lose? I get to sit in the car and chill out, she raises money. If we make it as far as the Lakes then we can be on holiday by mistake?

In reply to Skol:

The 24hr 3 peaks challenge has rightfully had so much bad press in mountaineering and charity circles one has got to be living in a bubble not to have noticed. Very bad idea unless you do it over two days and avoid all the hassle to locals at night.

In reply to Offwidth:

I don't buy in to this 'local' stuff. They are tenants on National Trust land and I am a member! I'm more interested in the ethics of allowing an 11 year old girl to walk the hills alone?

In reply to Skol:

Right, I'm calling Troll. get back under your bridge.

In reply to higherclimbingwales:

It was pretty obvious from the start wasn't it.

In reply to Run_Ross_Run:
Only to people who take themselves too seriously?
She's good on the hill, why shouldn't I let her?

In reply to Skol:

It's not about her being good at being on the hills. maybe you should let her read the articles and blogs about this very 'challenge' so she can educate herself against doing it as it appears parental guidance on this matter is somewhat lacking.

In reply to Skol: do you have links to these ?

My 11 year old could not do this, my friends 12 year old would find it a easy and dull- big variation in abilities at this age. But hoping Shell develop some lifeskills - like what?

In reply to higherclimbingwales:


Mmmm. As opposed to what? She would be adding to local economies by purchasing food etc. If we are talking about vehicle emissions etc , then I reason that getting her to play for 24 hrs on an Xbox would be more damaging to the environment than me driving her to Scotland and back?( she doesn't have an Xbox, due to aviation emissions)
I'm proud of her for wanting to do it!

In reply to Skol:


Oh go on, let her, what harm can come from it? She's nearly 12!

In reply to Skol:

Will she be buying locally-sourced food from local independent shops?


I very much doubt it


As you should be. But maybe make US proud by explaining to her why it's not such a great thing.

Look at the Yorkshire Three Peaks, a more acceptable challenge. Or as others have said, get out from under that bridge

In reply to higherclimbingwales:


Not a very good troll, as Skol has replied to the thread several times.

In reply to Blue Straggler:

How is helping her to achieve this causing harm?
In the grand scheme of things, Tibetan children walk to school over bigger peaks with a Yak for a backup !

In reply to Skol:

I was referring to the driving. Read peoples' posts properly if you want to be taken seriously. Which I don't think is your real aim.


Have a lol

In reply to Blue Straggler:
Sorry , I didn't scroll up
On asda car park she can do a handbrake turn!

In reply to Skol:

The one in connahs quay?