Feel the glory of summiting the highest three peaks in England, Scotland, and Wales all in 24 hours
Just turn up for a hassle-free adventure - let us handle the planning, logistics, and driving
Great option for fundraising / charity challenge
UK
2 days (24 hr challenge)
Open bus
People
Not included
Moderate
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It's time for a challenge!
The National Three Peaks challenge just has to be the best known mountain challenge in the UK. Climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – all in under 24hrs. Taking in 23 miles of total walking distance and a total ascent of 3,064m, you'll see the best of the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District and Snowdonia National Park and make memories to last a lifetime.
There’ll be two members of staff on this trip: A driver and a guide. This will allow the driver to rest whilst you're climbing the peaks, so you’ll be as safe on the drive as you will be on the mountains.
You’ll be picked up at Glasgow or Liverpool train station in the afternoon where you'll be driven to the start point of Fort William (feel free to meet your group there too if it works better for you) where you'll have the chance to get a good night's rest and get to know your fellow hikers and guide.
Accommodation is not included in the price but we may be able to help you arrange this. We'll take you to a local supermarket to stock up on supplies - we'd recommend choosing high carb snacks like sarnies and pasta.
The challenge begins!
We'll board the bus and head for The Ben with our new adventure pals. We'll be guided up to the top of the UK's highest Mountain, passing waterfalls, lakes and possibly walking through snow before summiting one of the most beautiful plateaus in Scotland, with unmissable views. That is, on a clear day... which doesn't often happen in Scotland but we can make a silent prayer to the weather gods!
Once you're back down, high on life and ready for a rest, you'll return to the bus to be shuttled off to Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Use this time to stock up on some good, dense food -followed by a rest. Top tip: don't eat all your sandwiches 5 minutes before getting off the bus, that'll lead to some serious indigestion and no one needs that.
Arriving in the evening, we'll head up to summit Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, via the Wasdale Head route, a steep but short trail that'll get us to the summit. You'll need your head torch! The tiredness will start to kick in at this point so we'll keep morale high as we descend with plenty of snacks and good bants. We'll likely fall straight asleep in the bus on the way to Wales, ready for our final peak of Snowdon.
A crack of dawn summit will have us on top of Wales' highest mountain - Snowdon - and down in time for brekkie. You'll be a bit sleep deprived at this point so watch your footing and try to enjoy it as you're so nearly there. Once you reach that trig point on top of Snowdon and take your summit selfie, give yourself a whopper pat on the back - just the descent to go and you made it! National Three Peaks Challenge- tick. Time to get down to a huge mug of coffee or a beer - your choice.
The whole National 3 Peaks Challenge, including the driving, should be completed within 24 hours. With about 10 hours driving, you've only got 14 left to complete all three mountains - no easy feat and a worthy challenge.
After your last summit, you'll be transferred to Liverpool train station to make your way back home; weary-limbed, ready for a hot bath but with a huge glow of achievement!
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Optional
To be left in the vehicle
The minibus picks up from the following locations;
The minibus drops off at the following locations after the challenge
Drop-off times are usually between 11am and 2pm depending on the traffic but we can't guarantee a time. We recommend buying an open ticket for the return journey.
The challenge involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in under 24 hours. That's twenty three miles of walking and 3,064m of ascent. We won't lie, it's quite a toughie but well within the capabilities of anyone who's willing to put the training in. Thousands successfully complete it each year so as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness with some hill walking experience under your belt you'll be fine.
It's a hiking challenge so you don't need any technical skills.
We operate an open bus - this allows us to keep costs as low as possible.
We can also provide custom packages for groups of 6 people or more. Get in touch if you'd like a quote.
We can run multiple groups on each date. The size of the bus we use depends on the size of the group, but if there are only a few of you the cost might be more per person.
Pick ups are:
Drop offs are:
You'll need a good level of fitness for the National Three Peaks Challenge. You should be willing and able to walk the distances set out in the itinerary. You don't need to be a super experienced hiker, but some training in the months leading up to the challenge will go a long way. Check out our National Three Peaks Challenge training guide for some advice. This will be the biggest hike ever attempted for many on the trip. We'll be there to support you every step of the way.
The better prepared you are the more likely you'll be to enjoy it! We'll give you some pointers once you've booked but hill walking, cycling and even swimming are all great activities to boost fitness and endurance.
Check out our National Three Peaks training guide.
Sure thing! We'll send you a health questionnaire before the trip so e can check how we can support you through the challenge.
Just give us a call if you'd like to discuss any extra support you feel you might need.
Due to the nature of this challenge, this isn't a leisurely walk. The pace will be set by our guide and in order to beat the challenge within the time limit. this will need to be a fairly brisk 4km per hour.
Breaks on the mountain will be short, and will mainly be to grab a quick drink or snack, or to catch our breath. If you're struggling the guide may need to discuss options with you.
Some of the paths are rocky in places and the summit of Scafell Pike is a bit of a boulder fest, but there's no actual climbing or scrambling needed.
We'll send out a full kit list on the day but well-worn in hiking boots, a decent rucksack with a rain cover, good waterproofs, basic first aid kit, lots of layers, water and snacks (energy bars, fruit etc) are a good starting point.
Unfortunately we can't accommodate dogs as much as we'd love to say we could due to the nature of the challenge.
The hotel can provide breakfast for a wide range of dietary needs and preferences - just let us know your needs and we'll make sure they can accommodate. Bring snacks with you for the mountains and the drive in between. You should find plenty of options at service stations too.
Yes - you'll be able to leave your clothes etc on the minibus while you're hiking so all you'll need to carry on the peaks is a day sack with the things you'll need for that climb.
It always differs but the average is somewhere between 25 - 55 with a few either side. But remember age is just a number so this shouldn't be too much of a focus for you.
You tell us! When you're done, we'd love to hear what you thought of each one. Each present their own personal challenge. and with challenge comes reward! Ben Nevis is probably the most technical and gnarly of all three mountains, whereas Scafell Pike is trickier underfoot and has spectacular views of the rest of the Lake District (unless it's dark!). Snowdon is simply iconic and a lovely walk from start to finish.
For Ben Nevis, we use the pony (tourist) zig zag path from the Visitor's Centre
For Scafell Pike, we use the path from Wasdale Head
For Snowdon we use the PYG track for the ascent (the minibus drops us at Pen y Pass car park) and the Llanberis path for the descent, finishing in Llanberis
Again, this is a matter of opinion. Ben Nevis is first up and is a straightforward but lengthy climb.
The route up Scafell Pike is the shortest but is very steep with a bit of a boulder field near the summit. It's usually done at least partially in the dark.
Snowdon is long, but not particularly difficult. Remember you'll be sleep deprived and climbing it with tired muscles.
The paths certainly get more eroded than the UK's lesser known mountains. You might be interested in knowing about the organisations that help preserve the mountain paths you'll be using. Donating to local community-led initiatives such as Fix the Fells (Lake District), Mend our Mountains (National) and the Nevis Landscape Partnership (Glen Nevis) would be a brilliant way to thank those responsible for maintaining the paths, as well as ensuring they remain intact for future generations. All challenges are also delivered within the guidelines of the 3 peaks partnership and Institute for Fundraising Guidelines.
This trip operates as a small group of no more than ten people, which leaves less of an impact and also increases your chance of completing the challenge.
Unfortunately we can't guarantee what time you'll be dropped off as this all depends on traffic conditions etc. We will do our best to keep to suggested times but we recommend buying an open ticket just in case.
Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.
Part of the fun of the challenge for a lot of groups is to aim to complete it in 24 hours. Experts say you should leave:
These obviously change based on things like speed of the group, traffic and weather
Hmm, that's a toughie! The Yorkshire Three Peaks involves climbing three of Yorkshire's highest mountains - Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y Ghent - in under 12 hours. It involves 24 miles of walking and 1,600m of ascent and unlike the National Three Peaks it's walked in one continuous route so you're on your feet all day.
The National Three Peaks involves a similar distance but a whopping 3,064m of ascent. You do get to rest between Mountains, but the sleep deprivation has an effect. Our money's on the National Three Peaks being the tougher challenge although the Yorkshire Three Peaks is ideal for training - take a peek at our Yorkshire Three Peaks trip.
There'll be one guide per group of eight. This doesn't mean everyone has to turn back if there's a problem. Most drop outs happen nearer the bottom of the mountain and are mostly due to lack of fitness so can be managed fairly easily.
Of course! A shiny medal will be presented to you after the challenge for serious bragging rights!
Yes, our guiding partners are insured for all the activities they offer.
We'd advise you to also get some personal insurance to cover you for injury or any personal loss or damage.
We don't offer further discounts as the price is already very competitive and great value for money.
We use a bus with a dedicated driver for the whole challenge so you can concentrate on the physical stuff.
The total driving distance is 450 miles so you'll be on the bus for around ten hours, but don't worry - you'll have plenty of space to get comfy.
Absolutely! We created the National 3 Peaks Challenge trip so that like-minded people could group together without having to sort the long-winded logistics of who would do all the driving. More than half of our guests book on solo, it's one of the main reasons people choose to book with Call to Adventure. We have lots of people booking in 1s, 2s, and 3s so you'll be in good company. The guides are also great at ensuring everyone feels part of the team.
This is a really great opportunity to meet other mountain lovers and who knows, after the 24 hours you might have just bonded for life!
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Conquer Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – all in under 24hrs
location
UK
length:
2 days (24 hr challenge)
ANNUAL leave needed:
0 days off work
fitness:
Moderate
Start:
Fort William
# of people PER TRIP:
Open bus
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accomodation:
Not included
PRICE (from)
DEPOSIT
Feel the glory of summiting the highest three peaks in England, Scotland, and Wales all in 24 hours
Just turn up for a hassle-free adventure - let us handle the planning, logistics, and driving
Great option for fundraising / charity challenge
coming soon
It's time for a challenge!
The National Three Peaks challenge just has to be the best known mountain challenge in the UK. Climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – all in under 24hrs. Taking in 23 miles of total walking distance and a total ascent of 3,064m, you'll see the best of the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District and Snowdonia National Park and make memories to last a lifetime.
There’ll be two members of staff on this trip: A driver and a guide. This will allow the driver to rest whilst you're climbing the peaks, so you’ll be as safe on the drive as you will be on the mountains.
You’ll be picked up at Glasgow or Liverpool train station in the afternoon where you'll be driven to the start point of Fort William (feel free to meet your group there too if it works better for you) where you'll have the chance to get a good night's rest and get to know your fellow hikers and guide.
Accommodation is not included in the price but we may be able to help you arrange this. We'll take you to a local supermarket to stock up on supplies - we'd recommend choosing high carb snacks like sarnies and pasta.
The challenge begins!
We'll board the bus and head for The Ben with our new adventure pals. We'll be guided up to the top of the UK's highest Mountain, passing waterfalls, lakes and possibly walking through snow before summiting one of the most beautiful plateaus in Scotland, with unmissable views. That is, on a clear day... which doesn't often happen in Scotland but we can make a silent prayer to the weather gods!
Once you're back down, high on life and ready for a rest, you'll return to the bus to be shuttled off to Scafell Pike in the Lake District. Use this time to stock up on some good, dense food -followed by a rest. Top tip: don't eat all your sandwiches 5 minutes before getting off the bus, that'll lead to some serious indigestion and no one needs that.
Arriving in the evening, we'll head up to summit Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, via the Wasdale Head route, a steep but short trail that'll get us to the summit. You'll need your head torch! The tiredness will start to kick in at this point so we'll keep morale high as we descend with plenty of snacks and good bants. We'll likely fall straight asleep in the bus on the way to Wales, ready for our final peak of Snowdon.
A crack of dawn summit will have us on top of Wales' highest mountain - Snowdon - and down in time for brekkie. You'll be a bit sleep deprived at this point so watch your footing and try to enjoy it as you're so nearly there. Once you reach that trig point on top of Snowdon and take your summit selfie, give yourself a whopper pat on the back - just the descent to go and you made it! National Three Peaks Challenge- tick. Time to get down to a huge mug of coffee or a beer - your choice.
The whole National 3 Peaks Challenge, including the driving, should be completed within 24 hours. With about 10 hours driving, you've only got 14 left to complete all three mountains - no easy feat and a worthy challenge.
After your last summit, you'll be transferred to Liverpool train station to make your way back home; weary-limbed, ready for a hot bath but with a huge glow of achievement!
coming soon
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Optional
To be left in the vehicle
coming soon
The challenge involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in under 24 hours. That's twenty three miles of walking and 3,064m of ascent. We won't lie, it's quite a toughie but well within the capabilities of anyone who's willing to put the training in. Thousands successfully complete it each year so as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness with some hill walking experience under your belt you'll be fine.
It's a hiking challenge so you don't need any technical skills.
We operate an open bus - this allows us to keep costs as low as possible.
We can also provide custom packages for groups of 6 people or more. Get in touch if you'd like a quote.
We can run multiple groups on each date. The size of the bus we use depends on the size of the group, but if there are only a few of you the cost might be more per person.
Pick ups are:
Drop offs are:
You'll need a good level of fitness for the National Three Peaks Challenge. You should be willing and able to walk the distances set out in the itinerary. You don't need to be a super experienced hiker, but some training in the months leading up to the challenge will go a long way. Check out our National Three Peaks Challenge training guide for some advice. This will be the biggest hike ever attempted for many on the trip. We'll be there to support you every step of the way.
The better prepared you are the more likely you'll be to enjoy it! We'll give you some pointers once you've booked but hill walking, cycling and even swimming are all great activities to boost fitness and endurance.
Check out our National Three Peaks training guide.
Sure thing! We'll send you a health questionnaire before the trip so e can check how we can support you through the challenge.
Just give us a call if you'd like to discuss any extra support you feel you might need.
Due to the nature of this challenge, this isn't a leisurely walk. The pace will be set by our guide and in order to beat the challenge within the time limit. this will need to be a fairly brisk 4km per hour.
Breaks on the mountain will be short, and will mainly be to grab a quick drink or snack, or to catch our breath. If you're struggling the guide may need to discuss options with you.
Some of the paths are rocky in places and the summit of Scafell Pike is a bit of a boulder fest, but there's no actual climbing or scrambling needed.
We'll send out a full kit list on the day but well-worn in hiking boots, a decent rucksack with a rain cover, good waterproofs, basic first aid kit, lots of layers, water and snacks (energy bars, fruit etc) are a good starting point.
Unfortunately we can't accommodate dogs as much as we'd love to say we could due to the nature of the challenge.
The hotel can provide breakfast for a wide range of dietary needs and preferences - just let us know your needs and we'll make sure they can accommodate. Bring snacks with you for the mountains and the drive in between. You should find plenty of options at service stations too.
Yes - you'll be able to leave your clothes etc on the minibus while you're hiking so all you'll need to carry on the peaks is a day sack with the things you'll need for that climb.
It always differs but the average is somewhere between 25 - 55 with a few either side. But remember age is just a number so this shouldn't be too much of a focus for you.
You tell us! When you're done, we'd love to hear what you thought of each one. Each present their own personal challenge. and with challenge comes reward! Ben Nevis is probably the most technical and gnarly of all three mountains, whereas Scafell Pike is trickier underfoot and has spectacular views of the rest of the Lake District (unless it's dark!). Snowdon is simply iconic and a lovely walk from start to finish.
For Ben Nevis, we use the pony (tourist) zig zag path from the Visitor's Centre
For Scafell Pike, we use the path from Wasdale Head
For Snowdon we use the PYG track for the ascent (the minibus drops us at Pen y Pass car park) and the Llanberis path for the descent, finishing in Llanberis
Again, this is a matter of opinion. Ben Nevis is first up and is a straightforward but lengthy climb.
The route up Scafell Pike is the shortest but is very steep with a bit of a boulder field near the summit. It's usually done at least partially in the dark.
Snowdon is long, but not particularly difficult. Remember you'll be sleep deprived and climbing it with tired muscles.
The paths certainly get more eroded than the UK's lesser known mountains. You might be interested in knowing about the organisations that help preserve the mountain paths you'll be using. Donating to local community-led initiatives such as Fix the Fells (Lake District), Mend our Mountains (National) and the Nevis Landscape Partnership (Glen Nevis) would be a brilliant way to thank those responsible for maintaining the paths, as well as ensuring they remain intact for future generations. All challenges are also delivered within the guidelines of the 3 peaks partnership and Institute for Fundraising Guidelines.
This trip operates as a small group of no more than ten people, which leaves less of an impact and also increases your chance of completing the challenge.
Unfortunately we can't guarantee what time you'll be dropped off as this all depends on traffic conditions etc. We will do our best to keep to suggested times but we recommend buying an open ticket just in case.
Yes, all our trips are for people of 18 years of age and older.
Part of the fun of the challenge for a lot of groups is to aim to complete it in 24 hours. Experts say you should leave:
These obviously change based on things like speed of the group, traffic and weather
Hmm, that's a toughie! The Yorkshire Three Peaks involves climbing three of Yorkshire's highest mountains - Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen y Ghent - in under 12 hours. It involves 24 miles of walking and 1,600m of ascent and unlike the National Three Peaks it's walked in one continuous route so you're on your feet all day.
The National Three Peaks involves a similar distance but a whopping 3,064m of ascent. You do get to rest between Mountains, but the sleep deprivation has an effect. Our money's on the National Three Peaks being the tougher challenge although the Yorkshire Three Peaks is ideal for training - take a peek at our Yorkshire Three Peaks trip.
There'll be one guide per group of eight. This doesn't mean everyone has to turn back if there's a problem. Most drop outs happen nearer the bottom of the mountain and are mostly due to lack of fitness so can be managed fairly easily.
Of course! A shiny medal will be presented to you after the challenge for serious bragging rights!
Yes, our guiding partners are insured for all the activities they offer.
We'd advise you to also get some personal insurance to cover you for injury or any personal loss or damage.
We don't offer further discounts as the price is already very competitive and great value for money.
We use a bus with a dedicated driver for the whole challenge so you can concentrate on the physical stuff.
The total driving distance is 450 miles so you'll be on the bus for around ten hours, but don't worry - you'll have plenty of space to get comfy.
Absolutely! We created the National 3 Peaks Challenge trip so that like-minded people could group together without having to sort the long-winded logistics of who would do all the driving. More than half of our guests book on solo, it's one of the main reasons people choose to book with Call to Adventure. We have lots of people booking in 1s, 2s, and 3s so you'll be in good company. The guides are also great at ensuring everyone feels part of the team.
This is a really great opportunity to meet other mountain lovers and who knows, after the 24 hours you might have just bonded for life!
Get in touch with any questions
price
£349
DEPOSIT
£ 70.00 GBP (Deposit)