National Three Peaks Challenge

The 3 Peaks Challenge is a serious test of strength, stamina and determination. To climb the 3 tallest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours is a life changing adventure that will test the metal of any participant. 

The challenge will see successful participants climb These peaks are Ben Nevis 1344m, Scafell Pike 978m and Snowdon 1085m. We complete them in that order in 24 hours, although unlike other company's who will halt the challenge if participants fail to keep to the ideal timings, you will still climb all 3 peaks over the weekend so long as you remain fit and healthy and still have the desire to continue. 

24 hours is a brilliant achievement, but it is an equal achievement to finish the 3 peaks in one continuous attempt, as a team, and still have time to enjoy the amazing scenery and views.

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Trip Information

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Price Rate: £400
Charity Rate: £800
Grading: B (more info)
No of People: 8+

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Itinerary

• Day 1 – Participants are to meet at Chester services or Chester train station unless prior arrangements have been made at 10am Friday. 
  (an additional collection will be made at 3pm at Glasgow Airport if required)
  After driving to our Fort William or Kinlochleven accommodation a full challenge briefing will take place following evening meal (not included).

• Day 2 – An early breakfast will be followed by an early 7am start on the 5hr 15min climb of the UK's highest peak, Ben nevis.
  Following a successful attempt on Ben Nevis, participants will be driven to Seathwaite in Cumbria (6hrs) to start an early evening climb of the UK's highest peak, Scafell Pike. (5hr 30min)

• Day 3 – After successfully climbing Scafell Pike, participants will make the short journey (4hrs)  to Wales for the challenges final objective, 'Snowdon'. The attempt on Snowdon will be made regardless of timings, (within reason) therby allowing all participants the satisfaction of climbing all 3 challenge peaks in one single push.

  Sample Timings of group - 19/20 June 2010

  Depart Ben Nevis Inn 7am Sat summit Ben Nevis 9.35 am Down to bus 1125am (4hrs 25mins)

  Depart Ben Nevis 1135am  arrive Seathwaite 5. 45pm Depart Seathwaite 5. 50pm summit Scafell Pike 8.20pm back down 10.40pm (4hrs 50) all in daylight.

  Arrive Pen y Pass 2.55am and depart for Snowdon 3am Summit Snowdon 4.55am and down 6.36am (3hrs 36 minutes)

  Total 23 hrs 36 minutes.

Whats Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aid.
• Quality Bunkhouse or cabin accommodation including breakfast prior to the challenge
• Comfortable dedicated transport and professional driver throughout the challenge
• Certificates on completion
• cooked breakfast following the event

Not Included

• Transport to and from collection point (a 17 seater professionally driven coach will be used per team so as to allow for the safe storage of on-board baggage and comfortable transit)
• Meals other than stated (time will be made to purchase these on route)
• Clothing and Equipment

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Other Information

Participants should prepare for this challenge accordingly and ensure that they fully understand the rigours involved.

Time will be made for participants to purchase food and drink before and during the challenge but Participants are strongly advised to follow the advice which will be given on the Imp Adventures administration letter and to stock up prior to the challenge.

Ben Nevis, height: 1,344m 4,409 feet

Scafell Pike, height: 978m 3,210 feet

Snowdon, height: 1,085m 3,560 feet

Road mileage: 450 - 500 miles

Total ascent and descent: 2,900m 9,800 feet

Distance to be walked:  Approx. 44 km 27 miles