National Three Peaks 24 hour Challenge

Three Peaks, Three Counties, 3,407 metres!

Location

Ben Nevis – Scotland, Scafell Pike – Lake District, Mount Snowdon - Wales

Date

Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 September 2012     

Register your interest

Entry fee: £45 (non-refundable)
Required minimum sponsorship: £500

The challenge

Looking to join a team to complete the National Three Peaks Challenge this year? Taking in the three highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales, the challenge is to complete all three within 24 hours! The challenge is a superb test of mind, body and spirit!

We provide the transport, a fully qualified guide and the best bacon roll in the lakes, you provide the rest!

Starting in Fort William, the first challenge is the brooding mass of Ben Nevis. On completion you will head directly to the Lake District for phase two, Scafell Pike -completed in the dark! On completion you head off for the final leg, up the steep slopes of Snowdon in Wales.

This event is perfect for individuals or smaller groups to join together as a team and complete the National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours.

Itinerary

Saturday

• 11am - Meet in Glen Nevis for a safety brief and kit check
• 12pm - Start ascent of Ben Nevis
• 5pm - Return to vehicles for drive to the Lakes
• 11pm - Arrive Wasdale Head. Start ascent of Scafell Pike

Sunday

• 3.30am - Return to vehicle for breakfast and drive to Snowdonia
• 8am – Arrive Llanberis Pass and start ascent of Snowdon
• 11.59am - Finish!

Please note that these timings are approximate. Teams will walk at the pace of the slowest person and for this reason the timings above cannot be guaranteed.

Includes

• breakfast at Wasdale Head
• a fully qualified guide
• shared team transport from start to finish

Excludes

• accommodation before, during or after the event
• food
• travel to Scotland and onward travel from Wales at the finish
• transfers before or after the event.

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