National Three Peaks Challenge

Event Snapshot:

Date: Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September
Meeting Time: 11:00
Estimated Finish Time: 16:00
Walk Distance: 26 miles
Walk Level (see below for details): Challenge

Cost: £325 with a Loyalty pass or £350 without one.

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Event Description:

The National 3 Peaks Challenge
Challenge yourself to climb the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales: Ben Nevis (1344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1085m) all within 24 hours. With 480 miles on the road, 3000 metres of ascent and 26 miles of trekking this is one long, challenging and rewarding day.

Our challenge starts on Friday with a leisurely journey through the Scottish Highlands to Fort William. After a meal and briefing we’ll enjoy a final night in comfort before starting our ascent of Ben Nevis at 0700h Saturday. Once down, we immediately depart Fort William for The Lake District where we’ll start our climb of Scafell Pike at approximately 1830h, we’ll then drive through the night to Snowdonia, aiming to be over the finish line by 0745h.

The event is fully guided by qualified mountain guides who will ensure your safety and give you the best chance of completing this challenge.

Walk Level:

Challenge: By the very nature of these walks they are going to be a challenge, most walks will be over 15 miles long.  However our long distance challenge walks are often via easy to navigate and well marked routes.  The difficulty here comes from the distance travelled instead of any specific technical or difficult terrain.  It is essential that you have well fitted and sturdy footwear.  We also highly recommend you purchase a pair of good quality walking socks (preferably wool based).  The staff here all rave about Icebreaker socks, good socks will be one of your best investments on a challange walk. 

Please note that the weather can affect the terrain under foot and it is essential that you check the weather forecast on the day and wear appropriate clothing.  We recommend that you check out a specific mountain weather service such The Met Office, Mountain Weather Forecast.

Fully Guided:

This event is fully guided meaning there is a LargeOutdoors leader with you throughout the day.  Everyone of our leaders is experienced in leading walks across all sorts of terrain along with being first aid qualified.  As a group we will carry first aid kits, emergency shelters and any additional group safety equipment deemed necessary for this event.  However, you are also responsible for ensuring your own safety and carrying all essential and sometimes compulsory safety equipment.  See our kit lists further down on the event details for more information.

What you get:

• The chance to complete the National 3 Three Peaks Challenge
• Transport from/to Manchester/The North West and throughout the event
• Clean, comfortable bunkhouse accommodation in Fort William
• Experienced, first aid trained guides accompanying you throughout the challenge
• Certificate of completion
• Training and nutrition plans
• Civil Liability Insurance
• Kit list and technical guidance prior to and during the event

Are Dogs Allowed? Unfortuntely dogs are not allowed on this event.

Challenge Training:

If you would like to train for this event why not come along to one of our Challenge Training events?

Kit Lists:

Knowing what kit to have with you is essential for having a safe trip with LargeOutdoors.  With this in mind we have compiled some kit lists to offer you some help and advice on what to pack.

If you are new to LargeOutdoors and outdoor pursuits in general please do not feel that you have to go out and purchase all of the kit on the list.  You would be better off attending some events and gaining the experience and talking to other members about what kind of kit you should purchase.  Then slowly purchase the kit that suits your preferred event/s, skills, body and budget. 

As a guide we have listed compulsory equipment that your leader will insist that you have before you continue with the activity below.  However you should always attempt to bring all items with you including warm clothes, hats and gloves etc.

Compulsory Kit: In addition to your personal kit you will need to carry a survival bag and a whistle on this walk.  These are compulsory, if you do not have either of these items with you, we will be unable to allow you to continue on the walk.  They can be purchased as part of the registration process below and we will bring them to the event for you.  After the event they are yours to take them home for your own personal use.

Don't forget: Just some of the key items not to forget on this event. 

• Warm Clothes
• Hat & Gloves
• Food & Drinks
• Towel
• Bedding
• Waterproofs
• Personal Toiletries
• Survival Bag and Whistle
• Torch and spare batteries

This is not an exhaustive list please refer to our full kit lists.

Not Included:

Travel to and from the meeting location, insurance, personal walking equipment. Evening meal on Friday.

Food and Drinks:

The majority of our locations are remote and far from local shops, the below information is provided as a guide to what food and drink you should think about bringing with you.

Breakfast: Breakfast on the Saturday morning is included. Depending on when the team complete the challenge we will have breakfast (or lunch!) at the foot of Snowdon.

Food and drink during the challenge: You will have the opportunity to shop for food at a supermarket on the Friday evening, and again at the service station break between Fort William and Scafell Pike. We will carry water on board the bus and you will have the chance to replenish prior to each mountain. We recommend that you carry 2 litres of water per mountain.

Booking and Paying:

Please book this event online using the form at the bottom of this page. We accept most major credit and debit cards online. However, If you would prefer to pay by BACS/Cheque please select the option for BACS or cheque below. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the LargeOutdoors office.

Meeting Location:

Venue Address: There will be various pick ups in the North West and at Glasgow Central Train station on the Friday but please note if you are picked up at Glasgow Central you will be dropped off in Manchester. Cost of the event does not include travel back to Glasgow.