3 Peaks Challenges
Challenges take from 12 hours to 24 hours, are for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 people. Challenges provide an opportunity to test your fitness, determination and endurance. These challenges usually require ascending multiple summits within defined time constraints.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks
The mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent are collectively known as the Three Peaks. The peaks, which form part of the Pennine range, encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in North Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route, and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. The Challenge is to complete the full route in under 12 hours.
Maximum group size - 20 people.
Technical Difficulty - Low
Fitness Level required - High
Duration - Up to 12 Hours
Cost - £ 70 pp
What's included:
- Fully guided event from start to end
- Qualified First aid trained UK Mountain Leaders
- Certificates on completion of the challenge
What's not included:
- Transport to and from the event
- Snacks including energy supplements or drinks
- Hiking boots or equipment
- Accommodation
Welsh 3 Peaks
The Welsh Three Peaks, is not your usual hiking challenge. It takes in 3 peaks from three different regions of wales. North Wales (Snowdon), mid -Wales (Cadair Idris) and south Wales (Pen y Fan). It includes a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km), an ascent of 2334 metres (7657ft) and all usually in less than 24-hours. That's more ascent than the Yorkshire Three Peaks but covering a shorter distance on foot.
Maximum group size - 20 people.
Technical difficulty - Low
Fitness level required - High
Duration - Up to 24 hours
Cost - £ 200 pp
National 3 Peaks - 24hr Challenge
The iconic National 3 Peaks, 24hr Challenge is not for the faint hearted. This gruelling test of mental and physical endurance incorporates the highest mountains in Scotland, England & Wales all within a 24hr period.
After a nights stay in a Scottish hotel and a hearty breakfast the challenge begins on the UK's highest mountain ( Ben Nevis 1345m / 4413ft) we usually allow around 5 hours to summit and return to the bus via the tourist route. From here we make our way to Cumbria and begin the ascent of Englands highest mountain (Scafell Pike 978m / 3209ft) from Wasdale head. With two peaks conquered we then head to north Wales where we ascend Snowdon and finish in the town of Llanberis.
The total walking distance of the National 3 Peaks Challenge is 23 miles (37km) with an ascent of 10,052 feet (3064 metres) with the aim of completing it within a 24hr window
Maximum group size - 20 people.
Technical Difficulty - Low
Fitness Level required - High
Duration - 24 Hours
Cost - £ 400 pp
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