National 3 Peaks in 3 Days

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 trip notes. However, here are some 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) Other - Mobile phone - Sunglasses (optional) - Walking poles (optional) - Camera (optional) - Small first aid kit with pain killers, plasters, antiseptic wipes and any required medication

Please see the inclusions section above.

Pick-up options are: Warrington - Leave your car 10:15 AM Warrington Bank Quay station - 10:30 AM Glasgow Central station - 3:00 PM Glasgow International Airport - 3:30 PM (flights should land to allow time to get to arrivals for 3:30 PM) Fort William - 6:00 PM Drop-off: The guides can drop you off at Chester or Warrington train stations on day 4 of your itinerary. Although we aim to complete the challenge on time, times can vary depending on the speed of the group. **We strongly advise if getting a train you either pay on the day or book an anytime ticket as we cannot guarantee drop-off times** Drop off options: Chester station Warrington Central station Warrington Bank Quay station Warrington - Return to your car Please choose your preferred pick-up location on your trip form after booking (it's on your dashboard).

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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.

Typically groups are no more than 10 people plus the guide

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. Here are the approx distances and elevations: Ben Nevis - Up and down the Tourist/Pony Track Ascent - 1300m approx Distance - 16km approx round trip Scfell Pike - Up and down the same route from Wasdale Ascent - 950m approx Distance - 10km approx round trip Snowdon - Up the PYG track and down the Llanberis path Ascent - 800m approx Distance - 11km approx round trip

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.

For 3 Peaks in 3 Days the only meals provided are breakfast at the hotels each morning, this is normally a continental and hot buffet. Evening meals can be purchased in the villages/towns we stay in each night or in the restaurants attached to the hotel venue. On occasion due to time constraints and changes to the itinerary it may be preferred to eat at 1 of the service stops that will be required. We can't always guarantee arrival times at the hotel each night until we set off so planning on occasion has to be done as we go. We ensure necessary stops are made for the group to purchase extra items for lunch etc each day

The National 3 Peaks Challenge includes 3 nights of overnight accommodation in Fort William, Cumbria and North Wales in twin rooms. A single supplement is available if preferred, subject to availability. This is an extra £100pppn, so £300 in total. This is payable directly to the local Host in cash.

Ben Nevis - From and returning to the Ben Nevis Visitors Centre via the Pony/Tourist Track Scafell Pike - From and returning to Wasdale Head via Brown Tongue and Lingmell Col Snowdon - From Pen y Pass via the PYG track, returning to Llanberis via the Llanberis Path. This is a linear route. Note: on occasion we do opt to use alternative routes for various reasons.