The trek covers 42kms, and includes 3000m of ascent and descent. Find a preplanned route for each peak plus essential safety info. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in. The mountain track is the regular national three peaks route up ben nevis. Taking os mapping at 50k scale we expand the mapping to produce 20k scale maps of the three challenge peaks, ben nevis, scafell pike and snowdon. It is perfectly achievable for fit walkers with good stamina. There are route descriptions and os maps showing suggested mountain bike routes around each of the peaks too. Os explorer national three peaks challenge map set ordnance. Most people attempt to complete it in 12 hours, starting and finishing in hortoninribblesdale. The three peaks challenge web site says two schools of thought exist on how to start and finish the challenge, one touching the sea and the other from the car parks at the base of the mountains.
It involves about 37km of walking, just over 3000m of ascent and descent and 460 miles of driving. This guide can be used to complete the national three peaks in. Waterproof, tearproof and 100% recyclable 820mm by 420mm double sided map sheet. Downloads national 3 peaks and yorkshire 3 peaks challenge maps. A complete guide to completing the national three peaks challenge. The ultimate guide to completing the national three peaks challange enjoy the ebook risk free.
Three peaks challenge national three peaks challenge. Starting with ben nevis before heading south for scafell pike and then finishing at snowdon. The yorkshire three peaks challenge, and the national three peaks challenge, are to make up some of the uk elements of my quest to complete an adventure challenge on foot, by bike, or by canoe, in every eu country travelling around in my campervan. Os explorer maps 392 for ben nevis, explorer ol6 for scafell pike, and explorer ol17 for snowdonyr wyddfa are suitable or you might want to try harvey maps or the beacon guide maps which are available via beacon guide maps. For android the recommended app is lotus maps each app is available for free, but the pro versions offer the ability to download maps for offline use. National 3 peaks challenge 3 peaks in many formats feast your eyes on these possibilities some you know and some you probably dont. The national three peaks challenge involves climbing the highest mountains in scotland, england and wales ben. Jul 28, 2017 on the app you will find descriptions and os 1. Walkers climb each peak in turn, and are driven from the foot of one mountain to the next. The driving sections must be done within the speed limits. The national three peaks challenge driving route is 462 miles long, and takes around ten hours in total, in good traffic the first. The most basic need is a detailed map of each of the mountains, with a 1.
A fun packed scramble down the ghyll, packed with slides, dives and a few great jumps duration. Tough, light, waterproof maps with clear, detailed and easy to read mapping. Pike is to start from the national trust lakehead car park in wasdale ny 182 075. Part narrative and part practical guide, the author explores the training that walkers need to do. The course is guided by qualified mountain leaders and there will be a driver with you all of the way. National three peaks challenge with adventure peaks. The classic challenge walk, taking in the peaks of penyghent 2,278ft, whernside 2,416ft and ingleborough 2,376ft above ribblesdale and involving over 5,000ft of ascent. Right click and save as here, to download our ben nevis route for gps devices.
Os national three peaks challenge maps three peaks. Looking for a great trail in national park of the belluno dolomites, veneto. National three peaks challenge 24 hours to tackle three mountains. The perfect map collection for the three peaks challenge. The national three peaks challenge is an event in which participants attempt to climb the highest mountains of england, scotland and wales within 24 hours. The challenge to walk the 3 highest peaks of scotland, england and wales is one of the ultimate goals of many people. Three peaks challenge os explorer map scafell pike, ben nevis. Feb 10, 2012 undertaking the national three peaks walk has become a hugely popular challenge. The ultimate guide to completing the national three peaks. Everything is covered from equipment, accommodation, maps, routes and car parking. Adventure peaks were great support and assistance to my team to complete the 3 peaks challange. Best maps and guidebooks for the national 3 peaks august 9, 2018 planning and timings for the national three peaks december 7, 2017 typical road timings for the national 3 peaks november 29, 2017. Yorkshire three peaks north yorkshire, england alltrails.
Jun 03, 2019 a to z national three peaks adventure map. Climb ben nevis, scafell and snowdon up and down in under 24 hours. The yorkshire three peaks is a completely separate challenge, which climbs three hills in the yorkshire dales national park penyghent, whernside and ingleborough in one 24mile walk. Paths on scafell pike are marked on the os explorer ol 6 map, south western lakes on amazon. Whether either is more official than the other i do not know, though the site does say that the latter is the usual route. The national three peaks challenge takes place across the greatest peaks. The national 3 peaks challenge the uks most popular mountain challenge event. In addition we have packed the app with geolocated places of interest. The maps are available to download inapp or via our webshop. It is frequently used to raise money for charitable organisations. There are photographs to familiarise yourself with each of the mountains accompanied.
The three peaks challenge is an attempt to climb the highest peaks in scotland, england, and wales in one go. The national three peaks challenge is summitting the three highest mountains in scotland, england and wales within 24 hours traditionally, the national three peaks is done in the following order ben nevis in scotland first, then scafell pike in the lake district and last snowdon in north snowdonia the hike to ben nevis 1,345 m 4,411 ft is done via the mountain path, also known. The three peaks challenge is the most iconic walk in the yorkshire dales taking in the three highest mountains in the area. While scafell pike has several paths, most three peaks challengers will begin at wasdale head, to the north of wast water. The national 3 peaks taking up the challenge, steve williams. Welcome to our national three peaks challenge home page.
The national three peaks challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of scotland, england and wales, often within 24 hours. National three peaks driving route three peaks challenge. Thee national three peaks are ben nevis in scotland, scafell pike in england, and snowdon in wales. These peaks are ben nevis in scotland, scafell pike in england, and snowdon in wales. The national three peaks challenge is an attempt to climb the highest peaks in scotland, england and wales in 24 hours. Buy three peaks challenge os explorer map scafell pike, ben nevis and.
National three peaks challenge 23hrs 21mins duration. Five good friends from the midlands give it there best shot. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. Best maps and guidebooks for the national 3 peaks walk. Most three peaks challenge groups either use the llanberis path from llanberis or the pygminers tracks from pen y pass. The national three peaks challenge consists of climbing the tallest mountains in scotland ben nevis, england scafell pike and wales snowdon in less than 24 hours.
These are a booklet format map which have the advantage of being compact an smaller than a regular os map, and thats enough for all of the national 3 peak walks. The national three peaks challenge is a demanding endurance challenge in which participants attempt to climb the highest mountains in each of great britains three countries, ben nevis in scotland, scafell pike in england and snowdon in wales, all within a limited period of time, most often just 24 hours. Ben nevis beinn nibheis 1,345 m or 4,4 ft, the highest. National three peaks challenge high peak adventure. Best trails in national park of the belluno dolomites. Why the cmd is not so good for the three peaks challenge. Best maps and guidebooks for the national 3 peaks walk up. The national three peaks map set covers the top summits in stunning colour detail, with every track and path clearly marked to help you complete your challenge. Os explorer national three peaks challenge map set. These are a new option, and one thats a definite alternative to regular maps. Click the downloads tab above for detailed information on these routes. National 3 peaks route up ben nevis walk up the three peaks. The infamous national challenge event climbing spread over 3 days. About the national three peaks challenge the national three peaks challenge takes in the highest mountains in scotland, england and wales, often in 24 hours.
Download our latest app iphone version android version and help us keep the three peaks network of paths in tip top condition. The national three peaks challenge is a personal challenge not a race. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk. Most documents will only take a few seconds to download and any larger documents should take no longer than a minute or so on a standard broadband connection.
Climbing the three highest peaks in the home nations. We normally complete them in that order, but it is possible to go the other way. Its a pretty tough physical and organisational challenge and is often attempted to raise fund for charity. Be prepared for the hike to take 14 hours due to steep climbs and the long distances between the peaks. Strong, well fitting, walking boots are essential on all three peaks. Best maps and guidebooks for the national 3 peaks walk up the. With all ol maps in this set you will receive a code for use on your ios or android smartphone or tablet. Jun 21, 2016 national three peaks challenge 1819 june 2016. Cbh 3 peaks challenge map hike the highlands festival.
Sheet 392 ben nevis and fort william, ol6 the english lakes. Click the downloads tab above for detailed information on these routes both the llanberis path and pygminers tracks are challenging mountain routes and youll need a map and compass to navigate more information on the maps tab above. Available with ben nevis, scafell pike and snowdon cover images, each version includes os maps of all three mountains and a basic road map. Ordnance surveys own three peaks challenge map pack, including detailed os explorer level maps of each mountain. Three peaks yorkshire for ios free download and software. Thousands of people have walked these mountains and you can be one of the many who will fulfil a lifelong ambition to walk the national 3 peaks. Both the llanberis path and pygminers tracks are challenging mountain routes and youll need a map and compass to navigate more information on the. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk up. What you choose to take to eat and drink is probably more down to personal preference and how much you are prepared to carry individual considerations. National 3 peaks route up scafell pike walk up the three peaks.
Three peaks walk yorkshire ldwa long distance paths. Scafell pike maps and routes three peaks challenge. This trail covers the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough which form part of the pennine range. Many challengers are motivated by a wish to raise money for a charitable cause. The three peaks challenge is to climb the highest mountains of scotland, england and wales in 24 hours, including travelling. If you have your own variant it may be worth calling us to discuss. This ebook will see you through the national three peaks challenge without a hitch. Route planning is paramount to ensuring a successful challenge, and its not as. The guide has stepbystep instructions on how to climb each mountain with photographs. Sep 12, 2018 best maps and guidebooks for the national 3 peaks august 9, 2018 planning and timings for the national three peaks december 7, 2017 typical road timings for the national 3 peaks november 29, 2017. If youre completing the national three peaks challenge then youll need to be using the best map for the job.
Undertaking the national three peaks walk has become a hugely popular challenge. If you are not happy with the ebook, you can receive a 100% refund within 7 days. By giving the group space to go at their own confortable pace adventrure peaks provided ease of mind for travel and negotiating maps plus the all important cuppa soup at the end of each climb. Markers for each of the welsh three peaks challenge peaks snowdon, cadair idris, and pen y fan. The total walking distance is 23 miles 37km and the total ascent is 3064 metres 10,052ft twice the ascent of the yorkshire three peaks, over a similar total walking distance. The national 3 peaks taking up the challenge, steve williams the national 3 peaks taking up the challenge is steve williams inspirational discovery walking guide to planning, preparing and completing the 3 peaks challenge of climbing ben nevis, snowdon and scafell pike in 24 hours. Full diary private events activity days rock climbing. Choosing the wasdale path for the scafell pike leg of your 3 peaks challenge is the sensible option. A safe and approved walking route for each peak a quick guide to the history of each peak h. We offer the classic well known 24 hour event, but also evnts overseas, and a few uk alternatives. Whether either is more official than the other i do not know, though the site does say that the latter is. The three 3 peaks challenge is without doubt one of our most popular treks and one of the toughest at the same time. What you take to wear will depend to a certain extent upon when you go, and what the weather is forecast to do.
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