The National Three Peaks Challenge 2010. NEW..! Join our Three Peaks Facebook Group..! The highest mountains in England (Scafell Pike: 978m), Scotland (Ben Nevis: 1344m) & Wales (Snowdon: 1085m) offer a great challenge for anyone hoping to climb them back to back - and even more so if trying to complete them all in 24 hours which is the most popular choice. Apart from the scaling of each mountain, you will need to transport yourself and your equipment from one hill to the next. This is usualy achieved by car, MPV or minibus, with some 450 miles of driving thrown in. Teams who are struggling for transport should check our 'Logistics' page for some transport and support options. For groups requiring a mountain guide, training and navigation days or event support, or just some help and advice with organising their own three peaks, please see our 'Event Support' page. Those wanting to try a more unique 3 Peaks attempt, the challenge has also been completed by cycling the course, uni-cycling each peak, running the entire distance, and each year there is a 3 Peak Yacht Race For Three Peaks Challenge history and archives - please click here..!. |
Environment and Community. As the National Three Peaks 24 Hour Challenge has grown more and more popular in recent years, a great amount of pressure has been put on to public footpaths, car parks and local services, communities and even some mountain rescue teams. This is especially true at Wasdale Head, so please read the information included on the "24 hour challenge" webpage to ensure that your event will be low impact with minimum disruption. The Three Peaks Challenge has attracted a some unhelpful media interest more recently - so please make sure that you are aware of the issues, and sensitive to the communities and areas which you will visit. Keep group sizes small, stay on made-up footpaths and tracks, park considerately and take all rubbish and litter away with you. "Leave only footprints, take only photographs" |
Experience and Safety. Before you embark upon your Three Peaks Challenge attempt, you will need to make sure that you and your group have the fitness, endurance, basic hiking knowledge or training and experience, and that you have the right equipment and clothing available so that your attempt will be a safe one. A challenge team member should have an average to good basic standard of both stamina and fitness. Your group leader should have relevant experience to spot mountain exposure amongst your team, and have a good understanding of navigation on the hills. It is possible to hire the services of a qualified mountain guide to lead you around the Three Peaks paths, especially if tackling Scafell Pike at night, and this should seriously be considered if your mountain walking experience is limited. A number of team training events will help you assess your fitness, ability and any new equipment before your challenge. How about the Yorkshire 3 Peaks in 12 hours? Start and finish at Horton-in-Ribbledale, this 25 mile challenge visits Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside & Ingleborough. |
So, you still fancy a Three Peaks Challenge..? Please start by reading through the information on the '24 hour challenge' page from the links on the top left. 3 Peaks area maps are posted onto the mountain pages, and driving and transport information are available too. If you can't find what you are looking for - ask a question on the forum, and you should get a prompt reply. The Three Peaks forum is active with many veteran Three Peaks members, and updated at regular intervals with the latest information. More information and charity challenge organiser details are available from webpages featured in the 'Links' and 'Event Listings' sections. |
Beacon Maps & Merseyventure Beacon Guides are supplying Merseyventure with specially commissioned maps and guides for the Open Three Peaks Challenge Series 2010 and for our Three Peaks Tours. Map sets and guides available at £14.95 Click here to visit Beacon Guides |
Welcome to the Three Peaks Challenge Information & Guide Find useful advice here from previous 3 Peaks Challenge teams. Other 3 Peaks and charity challenge websites are listed on the links page. Details of our own 'Open Challenge Series 2010 are available here! Events for Corporate Teams, Mad Dog Teams, Ramblers & Amblers, and Shift Workers..! |
Three Peaks Challenge |
Three Peaks Challenge Forum |
Open Challenge Series 2010 First Three Peaks Challenge event: The Spring Stroller 8th - 9th May 2010 ENTRIES NOW OPEN..! |
open three peaks challenge events and adventure races for fundraising and charity
in 2008 and 2009 |
Ben Nevis from Corpach Locks |
Scafell Pike via Brackenclose |
Open Challenge Series 2010 Events Open Three Peaks Challenge events for teams - no charity fundraising committment required. Low entry fees, and discount for return or second teams. Click above for details. Three Peaks Training Weekends - March/April 2010 Yorkshire Three Peaks - Various 2010 Dates 3 Peaks Spring Stroller - 8/9 May 2010 Corporate Team Challenge - 25/26 June 2010 Die Hard Trilogy - 4/5 September 2010 Merseyventure Bespoke & Charity Challenges Details of our bespoke challenge service for charities and groups. |