Welcome to another website detailing the National 3 Peaks Challenge, a quick introduction to the ever popular walking challenge.
The 3 Peaks involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon, within 24 hours. Classically the challenge required both starting and finishing at sea level, although this version has gradually phased out, and the challenge is now generally seen as complete when reaching the car.
The 3 Peaks can be carried out in either direction, although many would opt to finish at Snowdon, due to it's accessibility.
* 17.00: depart Achintee to begin ascent of Ben Nevis
* 20.00: reach summit of Ben Nevis – 1,344m
* 22.00: complete descent – 10.25 miles in total – and drive 343 miles to Cumbria
* 04.30: arrive Wasdale Head, Lake District, and begin dawn ascent of Scafell Pike /p>
* 07.30: reach summit of Scafell Pike – 978m
* 08.30: complete descent – 7.25 miles in total – board minibus, drive 214 miles to North Wales
* 13.30: arrive Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park
* 15.30: reach summit of Snowdon– 1,085m
* 17.00: complete descent – nine miles in total
Driving time: 11 hrs 30 mins; Walking time: 12 hrs 30 mins; Distance covered: 583.5 miles Distance walked: 26.5 miles
Source: The Independent.
While this guide is developed, please see this 3 Peaks Challenge website, or the National Three Peaks organisation. If you like the National Three Peaks, you might also like the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and Four Peaks challenges, and perhaps the Welsh 3000s.
For those interested in other Walking Challenges, there is a new dedicated website.