Welsh 3000's Challenge

In order to complete the Welsh 3000's Challenge you are required to have been at the top of all 15 of the mountains over 3000ft in Wales within the space of 24 hours, without using any form of mechanical transport. The peaks are: 

Snowdon

Crib y Ddysgl

Crib Goch

Elidir Fawr

Y Garn

Glyder Fawr

Glyder Fach

Tryfan

Pen yr Ole Wen

Carnedd Dafydd

Carnedd Llewelyn

Yr Elen

Foel Grach

Garned Uchaff

Foel Fras

Imp Adventures recognises this traditional challenge but deems it impractical for most mixed groups and instead opts to cover the challenge over two long days instead, thereby giving every participant the satisfaction of completing the route albeit at a slightly (and I mean slightly), more sedate pace. This schedule also allows for a far more enjoyable and rewarding challenge that does not take anything away from the hill-walking ethos and tranquility of the Welsh mountains.

The length is about 25 miles, and most hill walkers should easily manage the challenge over a normal weekend.

How difficult is it?

You don't need to be a fell runner. Many people walk this, However, it's not easy – it's a big step up from something like the “Three Peaks Challenge”.

It's very rocky, and both uphill and downhill sections are demanding. Navigation can also be problematic without previous knowledge of this area of Snowdonia. Additionally, one mountain, 'Crib Goch', is very exposed and requires a good head for heights.

This isn't something that everybody can handle. But if you're an experienced hill walker with a good head for heights and a sound resolve you should be able to complete the challenge over two long and tiring days. Imp Adventures will take the hassle out of the challenge and try and ensure that everybody succeeds and has a rewarding and enjoyable experience, if a very tiring one!

Trip Information

Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £350                   (inc transport from Lincoln + B&B)

Charity Rate: £700
Grading: B (more info)
No of People: 8

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Itinerary

• Day 1 – Arrive in Snowdonia, meet at bunkhouse with full challenge briefing prior to evening meal in local establishment.
• Day 2 – Early breakfast in bunkhouse prior to completing half of challenge before nightfall. Evening meal will be taken in local establishment.
• Day 3 – After breakfast the remaining 3000's will be completed. Participants are able to book further nights accommodation if they so wish, especially if the weekend has been challenging.
• The walk will be started by climbing to the top of Snowdon from Llanberis, and then descending Garnedd Ugain and Crib Goch - a very exciting and potentially dangerous ridge walk.
• From here we will descend to the left of Crib Goch towards the two campsites. At this point we will meet up with our support vehicle and stock up with water etc before heading to Nant Peris to climb Elidir Fawr, followed by Y Garn, the Glyders and Tryfan. Again at the end of this stretch, we will meet our support vehicle which will return us to our bunkhouse.
• The following day we will begin the Carneddi walk, bagging Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Yr Elen, Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach, Garnedd Uchaf and Foel-fras - the Welsh 3000's Challenge is marked complete when you reach the marker on the peak of Foel-fras.

Whats Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider and familiar with the Snowdonia National park.
• Two nights quality bunkhouse accommodation including breakfasts
• Support / admin vehicle stood by in case of injury or illness.

Not Included

• Transport to and from Snowdonia national park (pick-ups from Bangor rail station can be arranged)
• Meals other than stated
• Clothing and Equipment

Other Information

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in a quality bunkhouse in the Llanberis area with breakfasts included. Lunch items can be purchased at local supermarket and prepared in the bunkhouse.

Equipment

Normal summer hill walking clothing and equipment will be required as per the kit list on Imp Adventures website.

Transport

Transport around the National Park will be by private minibus. Participants are to make their own way to the designated bunkhouse