Hi my name is carol, im planning on doing the 3 peaks for cancer research as my husband has just died last year and I've now decided its time to stop feeling sorry for myself and get on and do something about it - but i dont know where to start. i live in the lake district so hilll walking is very accessible...but can anyone help?

Hi Carol- its like talking to myself which i do a lot off..

First thing is buy yourself some good walking shoes, thats a ll i can add...but good luck.

Hi:

That's a great goal.  I did it myself a couple of years back, and it's a wonderful experience.

As you say, you have loads of great places to hike all around you - joining a local hiking/rambling club would be a good place to start.  You'd meet people who know the routes, the clothing, equipment etc, and probably some who've done the 3 peaks.

Outdoors stores (of which there are many in the lake district) usually have notice boards/info on local clubs.

Good luck!

what a great goal!  i've always wanted to do it but somehow keep putting it off.  good luck.