The 3 Peaks Challenge is the classic hill walking challenge where climbers attempt to summit on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours!
The Three Peaks will take you to some of the most stunning areas of the UK and whilst it will be tough going as you aim to get to the top you will be rewarded with stunning views that will take your breath away. The 3 Peaks will see you visit the gorgeous glens and mountains of the highlands, the beautiful Lake District and the rugged mountains of North Wales.
The Three Peaks starts in Ben Nevis where from sea level you will climb to the highest mountain in the UK - there’s even a good chance you'll have to cross a band of snow near the top to hit the summit. It’s a long way to go, but if you are lucky and have a clear day you’ll not want to come back down in a hurry!
However you must and you will before you make your way to the Lake District to tackle Scafell Pike. To keep the challenge interesting you will climb Scafell Pike from Seathwaite and take a slightly longer path, but much more interesting route up the mountain than the classic Wasdale path offers.
The final mountain is Snowdon and it’s a challenging and interesting route to the top, but you'll be pleased to hear shorter than the other two mountains. Time it right and you will be hitting the summit just as sunset is upon you. With the ember of the day and the glow of completing the challenge you will skip back to Pen-y-Pas with a palpable sense of achievement after completing the 3 Peaks Challenge.
After the challenge its back to Betws-y-Coed for a well deserved celebration meal and a few drinks as you regale in the stories of the last whirlwind of a day.
Note for Students
This event is for Falk-Egg students at Loughborough University who are raising funds for Breast Cancer Campaign, if you are a student from another hall or another University, please get in touch for details of the event.
The event has been specifically designed for students to keep the cost down and make the sponsorship target achievable. Have a look at our Q&A for more information on the event.
You will be provided with camping accommodation instead of hostels to keep the cost down and the adventure high! To take part you will need to provide your own transport and packed lunches on the mountains.
Deposit - Is payable by all participants when initially booking the event. It is then up to the participant to choose which one of the three payment strategies they would like to choose.
Minimum Sponsorship - The participant raises the specified minimum amount through sponsorship. The cost of the event is then paid by the charity out of the the sponsorship money raised.
