National Three Peaks Challenge

National Three Peaks Challenge

Three countries; three highest mountains; one incredible challenge. Explore 3 Peaks challenges here!

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The National Three Peaks Challenge is Britain's most popular hiking challenge and involves climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. The traditional approach is to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon inside 24 hours but there are many different ways to complete the challenge - discover a range of charity challenges and adventures here!

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National Three Peaks Challenge

Take on the UK's toughest walking challenge with the help of experienced Mountain Guides!

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  • 6 Sep 2022
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National Three Peaks Challenges

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Considered Britain's toughest outdoor challenge, take on the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales on an incredible, professional hike with Mountain Guides and a high success rate.
  • 2 nights from £485
Fort William, Highland, UK

National Three Peaks Challenge

Considered Britain's toughest outdoor challenge, take on the highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales on an incredible, professional hike with Mountain Guides and a high success rate.

  • 2 days hiking

National Three Peaks charity events

Take on this incredible challenge as part of a charity team, raising money for a good cause and gaining expert support at the same time.

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Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales to help raise money to support disabled young people.
  • Fri 29 Sep - Sun 1 Oct
  • FREE
Fort William, Highland, UK

National Three Peaks Challenge | AFK

Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales to help raise money to support disabled young people.

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Explore Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in these charity events and independent challenges! Sign up to our newsletter to stay in the loop.

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Climb Scafell Pike and conquer the highest peak in England, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.
  • Sat 24 Sep 2022
  • £15-£75
Seascale, Cumbria, UK

Climb 1 for Type 1 - Scafell Pike

Climb Scafell Pike and conquer the highest peak in England, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.

  • Challenge walk
Climb Snowdon and conquer the highest peak in Wales, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.
  • Sat 24 Sep 2022
  • £15-£75
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Climb 1 for Type 1 – Snowdon

Climb Snowdon and conquer the highest peak in Wales, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.

  • Challenge walk
Climb Ben Nevis and conquer the highest peak in the British Isles, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.
  • Sat 24 Sep 2022
  • £15-£75
Fort William, Highland, UK

Climb 1 for Type 1 – Ben Nevis

Climb Ben Nevis and conquer the highest peak in the British Isles, all in the name of type 1 diabetes research.

  • Challenge walk
Hike to the top of Scafell Pike at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 May
  • £40-£169
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike at Night | Macmillan Cancer Support

Hike to the top of Scafell Pike at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.

  • Hike
Hike to the top of Ben Nevis at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.
  • Sat 1 - Sun 2 Jul
  • £40-£169
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis at Night | Macmillan Cancer Support

Hike to the top of Ben Nevis at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.

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Hike to the top of Snowdon at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.
  • Sat 2 - Sun 3 Sep
  • £40-£169
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Defeat the Peak | Snowdon at Night | Macmillan Cancer Support

Hike to the top of Snowdon at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.

  • Hike
Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.
  • Sat 20 May
  • £25-£55
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Climb | Cats Protection

Join the group of cat lovers to take on Wales’ highest peak for a safe and supportive experience where you'll achieve something amazing and help cats and kittens in the UK.

  • Hike
Explore more for little paws! Cats aren't the only cool climbers - us humans are pretty good too! Conquer Scotland's highest peak to raise vital funds for our feline friends.
  • Sat 24 Jun
  • £25-£55
Fort William, Highland, UK

Ben Nevis Climb | Cats Protection

Explore more for little paws! Cats aren't the only cool climbers - us humans are pretty good too! Conquer Scotland's highest peak to raise vital funds for our feline friends.

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Head to the Lake District and take on the challenge of conquering England's highest mountain with a group of cat lovers to raise vital funds to help cats and kittens in the UK.
  • Sat 15 Jul
  • £25-£55
Seascale, Cumbria, UK

Scafell Pike Trek | Cats Protection

Head to the Lake District and take on the challenge of conquering England's highest mountain with a group of cat lovers to raise vital funds to help cats and kittens in the UK.

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Take on a new hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £40
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Classic Snowdon Climb

Take on a new hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.

  • Hike
Take on a new, multi-peak hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £40
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdonia for Science | Multi-Peak Trek

Take on a new, multi-peak hiking challenge this summer! Escape the day-to-day, spend time with friends and family or go on a solo adventure and help fund life-changing research to save people's lives.

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Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.
  • Sat 17 Jun
  • £40
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Mount Snowdon Sunrise Hike | The Passage

Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Yr Wyddfa, in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.

  • Hike

Come and join the team of National Autistic Society supporters all hiking to the top of Wales' highest mountain this summer with Mountain Leaders and that all-important medal at the end!
  • Sat 12 Aug
  • £30
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Challenge | National Autistic Society

Come and join the team of National Autistic Society supporters all hiking to the top of Wales' highest mountain this summer with Mountain Leaders and that all-important medal at the end!

  • Hike
Bike it. Hike it. Paddle it. Give it a go! Focus on improving mental health this summer on a triple challenge exclusive to Rethink Mental Illness.
  • Fri 18 - Sat 19 Aug
  • £55
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Triple Challenge | Rethink Mental Illness

Bike it. Hike it. Paddle it. Give it a go! Focus on improving mental health this summer on a triple challenge exclusive to Rethink Mental Illness.

  • Sprint adventure race