National 3 Peaks in 3 Days

The walking pace for the National 3 Peaks in 3 days will be set by the guide. Although we are not on a strict deadline and can take things a little more leisurely we do need to keep to the schedule to a certain extent. This pace will be a moderate walk however breaks can be taken to take catch your breath, take pictures and enjoy the surroundings.

The National 3 Peaks Challenge includes 3 nights overnigt accommodation in Fort William, Cumbria and North Wales in twin rooms. A single supplemement is available if preferred subject to availability.

The National Three Peaks Challenge includes climbing the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 3 days, so it is reasonably challenging. However, If you are in reasonable shape or have past experience trekking, you should be fine. You don’t require any mountaineering experience for the 3 peaks challenge. We will set off at a pace which the guide feels is appropriate to hopefully suit the group.

A full list will be sent out in the triop notes howevere here are ome of the items you will need. 

Footwear

Walking Boots (with ankle support)

Hiking Socks

Rucksacks & Bags

Backpack (20-40 Litres)

Small bag with spare clothes that can be left on the bus during treks.

Recommended Clothing

Waterproof jacket

Waterproof trousers (hiking trousers)

Warm outer layer

Change of clothes

Hat and gloves

Trekking Equipment

Head Torch

Water container (min. 2 Litres)

Trekking snacks (cereal bars, dried fruit, nuts etc)

Dry bags (for keeping clothes dry)

Mobile Phone

Sunglasses (Optional)

Walking Poles (Optional)

Camera (Optional)

Small first aid kit with pain killers, plasters, antiseptic wipes and any required medication

Typically groups are no more than 10 people plus the guide

Included

• Qualified UK Mountain Leaders
• Transport throughout the challenge
• Pickup/drop off from agreed locations
• 3 Nights twin room accommodation (minimum 3* B&B) in Fort William, Cumbria and North Wales. Single supplment is available on request and subject to availability.

Excluded

• Travel costs to/from agreed pickup location.
• Bottled and boiled water
• Food and meals other than breakfast in the B&B's

The aim of the National 3 Peaks Challenge is to climb the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km) and the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft). Ben Nevis is the highest point reached at 1,344m

National 3 Peaks in 3 Days Challenge Itinerary 

Day 1

10:00 Pick up from Warrington  

15:00 Pick up from Glasgow (Station and/or Airport) 

18:30 Arrive at hotel + Briefing and Q&A session with guide  

Day 2

07:00 Breakfast 

08:00 Transfer to Ben Nevis start point 

08:15 Final preparation  

08:30 Start challenge (Begin Ben Nevis) 

12:00 Summit Ben Nevis 

15:30 Transfer to Lake District (transfer includes a45 minute maximum driver rest stop. This is a VOSA legal requirement) 

19:30 Arrive at Hotel  

Day 3

08:00 Transfer to Wasdale Head 

09:30 Begin Scafell Pike ascent 

12:00 Summit Scafell Pike 

14:00 Transfer to North Wales 

19:00 Arrive at Hotel  

Day 4

08:00 Transfer to Pen y pass 

08:30 Begin Snowdon ascent 

11:30 Summit Snowdon 

14:00 Complete challenge at Pen y pass 

14:15 Transfer to drop off point (Chester & Warrington Stations) 

The challenge also includes the driving distance of around 450 miles and takes an average of 10 hours to drive. This distance will however be done over teh course of the 3 days and will be split up into sections.

18, or 14 if accompanied by an adult.

After you have made your booking the team fro. mountaineerin Ltd will contact you to start the porces of gathering any further information needed for your trip and also give you an opportunity to ask any further questions. In addition a full itinereray will be provided.

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