Rethink Mental Illness Snowdon Triple Challenge

Snowdonia National Park, Snowdonia, UK

17 km Mountain biking 15 km Hill walking 4 km Kayaking

Help provide a better life for people with mental illness by taking on the ultimate Snowdonia challenge as you cycle, hike and kayak through rugged landscape.

CHALLENGE SUMMARY

Discover hidden pockets of Snowdonia as you cycle around the base of Snowdon, hike to the summit of Wales' highest peak and kayak along the waters of a stunning glacial formed lake - all in just one action filled day!

It’s a perfect weekend away in the heart of one of the UK’s finest adventure playgrounds. You don’t have to be a pro at cycling or kayaking, just have an adventurous spirit which will see you conquer this 24.5 mile route in the epic Snowdonia wilderness.

Rethink Mental Illness Triple Challenge highlights

• The ultimate Snowdonian challenge in just one day
• Tackle all terrains as you explore the heart of the Welsh wilderness
• Conquer the summit of Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales at 1,085m
• Experience the beauty and the brawn of the legendary Welsh landscape
• One night’s accommodation and bike & kayak hire are all included
• Help provide a better life for people with mental illness

"An unforgettable experience!"

"The Snowdon Challenge was an unforgettable experience! Everybody absolutely loved it and is still on a high, we have the feeling we can take on the world. Thank you so much for all you have done, your guidance and support were outstanding."  Susan Hall 

"Thank you for a great experience, we are all extremely proud of ourselves and couldn’t have done it without you! We have smashed our target and we are looking to do more charity events towards the end of the year to continue with our success."  Gemma Dakin

Adventure weekend itinerary

Day 1
In the early evening, you'll arrive in Llanberis in the heart Snowdonia where you will receiving a full event briefing and the chance to meet your team of leaders and support crew. Pick up from Bangor train station is available on request.

Day 2
Your challenge starts on two wheels, as you cycle 17km along quiet and undulating country roads following the shores of Llyn Padarn and passing through the slate quarries of Snowdonia National Park.

At Llyn Cwellyn, we swap our bikes for boots and begin the 7km ascent of Snowdon via the Snowdon Ranger Path which is thought to be the easiest of the six main routes to the summit.

Once on the summit of Snowdon, we can hopefully enjoy the stunning views. On a clear day you can see four kingdoms, 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands! We then descend 8km via the Llanberis path which is the longest but most gradual path on the mountain.

We arrive back in Llanberis for the final leg of the challenge as we canoe 4km along Llyn Padarn finishing at the lagoons, where you will be greeted at the finish line with a well deserved celebratory glass of bubbly. 

What's included

• One night’s hotel accommodation prior to the challenge day (twin share basis)
• Meet the team and full event briefing the night prior to your challenge
• Qualified Cycle & Mountain Leaders and Kayak Instructors
• Kayaks, paddles and buoyancy aids
• Kayak instruction
• Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
• Entrance permission to national park & lake
• Breakfast on the morning of the challenge
• Snacks, water and packed lunch during your challenge
• Luggage and bike transfer from cycling & trekking transition point
• Celebratory fizz and a hot snack on completion of your challenge
• All challenge management before, during and post event