The Paddy Buckley Round can be completed clockwise or anticlockwise, CW being the preferred direction: the only rule is that you must summit every peak, in the correct order. We will guide you in either direction, but clockwise seems to make sense, breaking the challenge into five stages. There is no recognised start location, but sense seems to say either Llanberis or Capel Curig are the places to start. We will happily discuss all options with you and make the right decision for YOU.

Choosing a guided round with us is not an easy option: you will still need to call on every last ounce of determination and stamina that you possess, to become a Paddy Buckley 24 hour [or more] finisher. What we can do, is take the worries of planning, navigation and logistics right out of your hands, leaving you free to focus on the challenge itself. Not only do we have the skills in navigation and mountaincraft to look after you in the hills; we also have the experience of completing this epic round behind us. We know how it feels to be in your shoes, and we’re by your side every step of the way.

Your safety is our first concern, so before we set a date for your Paddy Buckley attempt, we want to make sure that you’re ready for the challenge ahead:

• Step 1: We’ll begin with an in-depth phone chat, where we’ll get to know your goals, running experience and expectations. At this point, we will begin to discuss timescales: we usually recommend that you allow yourself a year of preparation time (minimum: 6 months) to allow you time to train effectively for the challenge ahead.
• Step 2: We’ll ask you to join us for a full-day guided running assessment in Wales, where you can get a feel for the terrain and we can give you a realistic idea of your target completion time.
• Step 3: Following your assessment, we’ll set a provisional date for your round and can supply a personalised training plan to get you ready for the challenge ahead.
• Step 4: We will usually ask you to join us for at least one more day’s running in Wales 6 weeks before your planned Paddy Buckley date, if at all possible. This is for your benefit as well as ours, so we can make sure you’re ready. If all is well and you’re feeling strong, we will confirm the date of your Challenge. If at all possible, we strongly encourage you to book several further recce trips, ideally completing all of the legs at least once and practicing joining some of the legs together before the big day: that way, you'll get used to long days in the hills; gain experience on the terrain and build confidence in yourself, and we'll be able to see that you are in the right place, training-wise, and ready for your round.
• Step 5: D-Day: we’ll meet you at the start line 45 minutes before your scheduled start. We’ll make a few final checks ... and then we’re off!

The cost of your supported Paddy Buckley Round is £1200, payable in three installments: a £500 deposit is due at the time of making your booking (usually 6-12 months before your planned Challenge date); and the remainder is due 8 weeks prior to your round, then the final instalment is due the day before your round takes place. Our fee includes:

• In-depth telephone consultation
• 24 hours’ guiding, navigation and TLC by our team of guides on the day
• Unlimited support and expert advice (phone and email) in advance of your Challenge

• Full-day running assessment (compulsory): £200 At least one full-day’s running assessment is required, to enable us to gauge your readiness for the challenge ahead. Further guided running, route recces, training with poles or mountain skills days are available if desired.
• In-depth personal training plan prepared by our partners at Missing Link Coaching (optional): price on application
• Road support for your Challenge (optional): £650 This includes 2 drivers, fuel and transport, for 24 hours. We recommend that you provide your own road support team, to keep costs down. You will need two drivers, available for the full 24 hour period.

The terms and conditions below apply specifically to guided Paddy Buckley Rounds. Please see our full Terms and Conditions section for general booking information.

Deposits

Your deposit is non-refundable due to costs incurred at the time of booking.

Postponement and cancellation

If we decide that it’s essential to postpone your round due to bad weather conditions, we will give you as much notice as possible and reschedule for the next mutually agreeable date. Your deposit will be transferred to the new date.

If you need to postpone your Round due to injury, please give us as much notice as possible. Additional costs may be incurred.

If you decide to cancel your round for any reason, any deposit(s) paid to date are non- refundable.

Non-completion

We cannot guarantee that you will succeed in completing your goal, nor that you will do so in 24 hours, however do remember if you complete in 48 hours, its still a 'tick' and entry into the exclusive Paddy Buckley Club. We will do our utmost to enable you to do so, but ultimately it is up to you; your training; your mental preparation and your fitness. No discounts or refunds can be offered for non-completion.