National Three Peaks
The National 3 Peaks 24-hour challenge is a famous UK trekking challenge that involves walking up and down the 3 highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales all within 24 hours.
The challenge also includes the driving from Fort William, in the Scottish Highlands, to Wasdale Head, in the Lake District, and finally on to Llanberis, in Snowdonia. The driving distance is around 450 miles and takes an average of 10 hours to drive. This means that the ascent and descent of the 3 mountains (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon) must be completed within 14 hours or less, making this is no easy challenge.
We provide bespoke packages for groups of 6 or more people as well as Open Bus National 3 Peaks Challenge events for individuals who are interested in taking part in the challenge with others.
All of our National 3 Peaks events are guided on all 3 peaks by experienced mountain leaders to ensure that your trek is safe, fun and as easy as possible.
Our 3 peaks challenge packages also include pick up from a range of North West locations that can be agreed upon when booking as well as a transfer to a drop off point.
Prices from £330 per person
If you are interested in booking a private National 3 Peaks Challenge exclusively for your group please fill out the online enquiry form.
The starting point for Ben Nevis is the Visitors Centre where you can receive up to date information on the conditions at the summit of Ben Nevis. The route used to climb Ben Nevis is the Mountain Track.This is the best route for summiting Ben Nevis without the need for climbing equipment or extensive previous mountaineering experience.The Mountain Track might be the easiest route up Ben Nevis, but it is still a challenging ascent.
You will climb all the mountains of the National 3 Peaks Challenge with our qualified and first aid trainedUK mountain leaders to ensure that not only do you complete each summit, but you also stay safe during the climb.
The highest mountain in Scotland at 1345 M.
Scafell Pike is the smallest of the national 3 peaks, but this doesn’t make it an easy climb. Scafell Pike boasts a steep start which can test your weary legs after completing Ben Nevis with a seemingly never-ending incline.
The starting point for Scafell Pike is the Wasdale National Trust Car Park. The car park is next to a campsite that has a hot food/drinks trailer, information booth and toilets. This is the ideal location to start climbing Scafell Pike. The Wasdale route has a very steep start and a few rest stops might be needed when climbing Scafell Pike.
You will be guided up each mountain in the Three Peaks Challenge by our qualified mountain leaders who are also first aid trained. They will be on hand to ensure you follow the right route and keep you safe during the climb.
The highest mountain in England at 978 m
The Pyg track begins and ends at Pen-y-pass car park.
Our qualified and first aid trained UK mountain leaders will guide you climb each mountain during the Three Peaks Challenge, guaranteeing a safe, fun and fulfilling climb to each summit.
The highest mountain in Wales at 1085 m
National 3 Peaks Challenge Tour Package
Accommodation
The National 3 Peaks Challenge includes overnight accommodation in Fort William in a twin room in a local B&B.
This gives us the best start to the challenge in the morning.You will receive your Challenge Briefing in the B&B the night before the challenge begins, alongside a Q&A session.
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
•Qualified and First Aid trained UK Mountain Leaders
•Professional transport with drivers from Warrington / Manchester / Chester / Glasgow to Fort William and throughout the challenge
•Drop off at Chester or Warrington railway station after the challenge.
•1 Night twin room accommodation (minimum 3* B&B) in Fort William (single rooms available at a supplement)
•Professional group organisation by an experienced provider
•Certificates for all participants to prove you did it
•Fully insured events. We do however recommend you get personal trip insurance to cover everything else
•We comply with the Package Travel Regulations 1992 by providing financial protection for all bookings that constitute a package as a requirement by law. More details in the Financial Protection section of our booking conditions.
•Ongoing support from the Mountaineerin team from point of enquiry right through to thechallenge
•All participants receive a 15% Cotswold Outdoor discount voucher
•All challenges are delivered within the guidelines of the 3 peaks partnership and Institute for Fundraising.
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
•Travel costs to agreed pickup location.
•Travel costs from agreed drop off point.
•Personal trekking equipment
•Alcoholic and energy drinks
•Bottled and boiled water
•Personal snacks