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Three Peaks Challenges


The 3 peaks challenge events attract thousands of hill walkers to summit the highest peaks in the UK. Many of them also raising funds for their favourite charity at the same time.
The two major challenges are the national 3 peaks challenge of Ben Nevis in Scotland, Snowdon in Wales and Scafell Pike in England and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge includes walking or racing over the peaks of Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
Find out more information about the individual organised challenges from the list below.


3 Peaks charity challenges... 
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Registration fee Registration fee Minimum sponsorship Minimum sponsorship you will need to raise
Walking in North Yorkshire Moors, North Yorkshire, UK - 40 miles Registration fee £55 Minimum sponsorship £150
If you’re up for a serious walking challenge the Lyke Wake Walk, on Saturday 5 June, is for you. It’s a demanding 40 mile crossing from Ravenscar to Osmotherley.
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Walking in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, UK - 25 miles Registration fee £0 Minimum sponsorship £150
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is our flagship fundraising event and each year walkers support Heart Research UK by covering the 25 mile course. The event will take place on Sat 10 June 2010.
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Hill walking in Ben Nevis, Highland, UK - 3 days Registration fee £95 Minimum sponsorship £950
Your Three Peaks Challenge takes on the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales all within 24hours. The trek covers 40kms and involves 2,984m of ascent and descent.
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Hill walking in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire, UK - 26 miles Registration fee £10 Minimum sponsorship £100
Join Marie Curie Cancer Care for one of our most challenging walks - 26 miles across the three peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough.
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Trekking in Ben Nevis, Highland, UK - 26 miles Registration fee £75 Minimum sponsorship £450
Ben Nevis in the Highlands, Mount Snowdon in North Wales and Scafell Pike in the Lake District.
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Hill walking in Ben Nevis, Highland, UK - 3 days Registration fee £90 Minimum sponsorship £480
Ascend each of the 3 highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) over one glorious weekend.
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Hill walking in Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, UK - 26 miles Registration fee £30 Minimum sponsorship £500
Saturday 17 July 2010 You can help us take back lives for leukaemia by entering this amazing challenge. Your aim will be to summit the 3 highest peaks in the scenic Yorkshire Dales in 12hrs.
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Hill walking in Ben Nevis, Highland, UK - 24 hours Registration fee £250 Minimum sponsorship £5000
You can help us take back lives from leukaemia by entering this amazing challenge. 22 May, 26 June, 31 July, 21 Aug, 25 Sept 2010
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Voucher code: FF5OFF
Expires: 06/08/2010