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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
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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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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