CHALLENGE SUMMARY
Take on the classic Three Peaks challenge, in reverse order - leaving the highest mountain til last! This fantastic challenge in aid of WellChild takes you up the three highest mountains of three countries but starting in Wales and finishing in Scotland with England in the middle.
By doing this you’ll build up to the highest mountain in the UK as your grand finale! You'll then stay overnight in a hotel in Fort William for a celebratory meal, drinks and socialise with new found friends, swapping stories of a fantastic weekend.
- Summit Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in just 36 hours
- The classic National Three Peaks Challenge - in reverse order!
- Transport, accommodation, leaders and more are all included
- In aid of WellChild, the national charity for sick children
Soloists, couples, groups of friends, family and colleagues
The majority of people will sign up by themselves and meet people on the challenge - so don't worry if you're on your own. An ideal challenge for your workplace.
Good fitness required
For the best chance of completing the challenge, enjoying it and avoiding injury you will need to follow the training schedule provided in the welcome pack (click 'Find out more'). If you are already fit there are plenty of tips specific to trekking.
Three mountains in one weekend
FRIDAY
- Highest mountain in Wales - Snowdon (1,085m)
- Highest mountain in England - Scafell Pike (977m)
Get picked up by the coach at various pick up points. Reaching Snowdon at around 10am; it's a relatively simple walk but has steep sections which tests your legs. After two hours you summit the mountain and enjoy spectacular views across the Welsh countryside.
Next is Scafell Pike, arriving at 9pm for a night-time summit. With a mixture of paths, boulder fields and scree, it's the smallest mountain of the three but the hardest terrain. However seeing the sunrise as you descend from the mountain is truly magical and worth all your hard work.
SATURDAY
- Highest mountain in Scotland - Ben Nevis (1,344m)
We arrive at Ben Nevis around 1pm and begin long steady climb which remains roughly at the same gradient throughout. The views can be spectacular and as we reach the summit there’s the opportunity for a team photo and snack.
Then it's off to our accommodation for the night; everyone meets in the bar to celebrate, share stories, show off blisters and enjoy the three course celebratory meal!
SUNDAY
After a long nights sleep we meet for a full English Breakfast before presenting each individual their challenge certificate. After a team photo it’s back to our coach to travel home.
Summer 2020
Make the most of the long days by signing up to this summer hiking challenge.
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Committed to the best quality of care for every child
WellChild is the UK's national charity for sick children and is committed to ensuring that every child in the UK, no matter what their situation, location or diagnosis, has the very best quality of care.
"It was ace!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Three Peaks challenge. The organisation was amazing. I have laughed a lot, eaten a lot and climbed three mountains. WellChild do a great job. I have made a lot of new friends. It was ace!"
Fully organised challenge
- One night’s hostel accommodation
- Transport throughout the challenge
- Parking at Cheltenham, Bristol & Moseley
- Full safety team
- Group first aid
- All meals (except dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning where we stop at service stations)
- Three Peaks Challenge finishers T-shirt
- Medal
- Vitalsox compression walking socks
- First class support
- Training plans, fundraising tips, advice, merchandise and first class support from the WellChild Events Team
- Exclusive discounts
- Post challenge celebration including three course meal
What's not included
- Two meals at service station stops
- Snacks
- Personal insurance
- Transport to the pickup locations
Three pick ups
There are three pickups Friday morning:
- 0500hrs Bristol
- 0545hrs Cheltenham
- 0715hrs Wolverhampton
For full detailed itinerary please click 'Find out more'.
100% sponsorship to WellChild
For this Three Peaks Challenge, you cover the costs yourself then pledge to raise £350 sponsorship. This means that 100% of your sponsorship goes to the charity.