The Challenge

The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, often within 24 hours. The peaks are Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scafell Pike in England, and Snowdon in Wales.

The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km), the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft) and the total driving distance is 462 miles.

Starting with Ben Nevis on the Sunday afternoon, we then move on to ascend Scafell Pike that evening and finish Snowdon on Monday morning. This is a tough event and people participating should have the necessary fitness. Those participating should be prepared to go without sleep and to be exposed to harsh weather and tough physical conditions. If your aim is to complete the event in 24 hours then we will need to complete Ben Nevis in 5.5 hours, Scafell Pike in 4.5 hours and Snowdon in 4 hours. The standard for measuring your official total time on the event is mountain time plus a fixed 10 hour drive time. The challenge is supported by qualified Mountain Leaders. Your Leaders have years of experience ascending these mountains in daylight, darkness and all weather conditions. They will do everything they can to get you through the challenge within 24 hours, ensuring a steady pace is kept to maintain the 24 hour cut off.

Transport

Our Driver and Mountain Leaders will pick you up from Fort William Train Station on Sunday morning. Our driver will transport the group between each peak and on completion of the event, they will then drop you off at Chester Train Station (Monday afternoon).

Accommodation

Accommodation the night prior to the event is not included. You can travel to Fort William the day prior and meet us at Fort William Train Station on Sunday morning. There’s plenty of affordable accommodation in Fort William, ranging from Premier Inn (approx. £65 for 3 person room) to comfortable B&B’s.

Inclusions

• Professional event organisation

• Qualified Mountain Leaders

• Kit, equipment and detailed weather brief before the start of the event.

• Transport between Fort William, Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Chester Train Station.

• Group first aid kit with qualified First Aider.

Exclusions

• Travel to Fort William and from Chester Train Station

• Accommodation the day prior to the event

• Meals

• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

• Personal equipment (e.g. walking boots, rucksack, waterproof jacket and trousers, torch, hat and gloves)

Environment

At Go Explore our ethos is to always respect the areas we work in. The company was set up by people who enjoy the mountains and respect the impact people climbing them have on the environment and local residents. When running our 3 Peak Challenges we adhere to the fundraising guidelines which were produced by the Institute of Fundraisers in line with the various authorities for the 3 Peaks. We mainly run small groups of between 8-10 people with experienced drivers and mountain leaders with them ensuring best behaviour on the mountain and not impacting on rescue services. We always stick to the official paths on the mountains so as not to cause any environmental damage to the mountains.

Please check out our FAQ section and if you have any further questions about any of our challenges, please feel free to get in touch.

Total trip price - £450 paid at £75 per month for 6 months.

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