Do something different this summer ... take on the 24-hour 3 Peaks Challenge!

Climb the highest mountains in the UK all in 24hours. Our tried and tested formula will give you a great chance of success in this legendary challenge. The 24-hours includes the walking and driving time, but we use our experience and equipment to make sure you are in the best condition for each of the mountains.

Due to an expanded programme of French Adventure Weekends this weekend trip is now only available as a 3 Peaks Challenge Self-guide.

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THE ITINERARY

Thursday
Depart London and drive to northern England. A long drive; you will arrive at our destination late at night (hopefully in time for last orders!). We stay overnight at a comfortable and friendly village hostel.

Friday
Start the day with views of the Yorkshire Dales and a hearty cooked breakfast, then continue the scenic drive north towards Ben Nevis. We pass by the shores of Loch Lomond and through the majestic Glen Coe valley, towards the foot of Ben Nevis and the town of Fort William. There is an opportunity to explore the town and make last minute preparations for the challenge.

At around 5pm, we will start the event and begin the 1344m ascent of Ben Nevis. The walk up and down takes around 5 – 6 hours and will have you arriving at the mini-buses just after dark at about 11pm. Next comes the drive through the night, returning to England and onto the Lake District.

Saturday
It’s an early start, departing to climb Scafell Pike in the dark. A beautiful walk rewarded by watching dawn break over England as you make your way to the summit. The round walk is about 4 hours and needs concentration on the navigation near the top. Next comes the drive to Wales for the final leg of the challenge - Mount Snowdon.

Starting at about 1pm you will have 4-hours to complete the 24-hour challenge. Taking the direct approach, the Pyg Track climbs steeply to reach the summit at 1,085m. Take-in the breathtaking views and bask in the glory of completion. The challenge can finish at the top, or you can include the descent to base for the full acheivement – and a well-deserved cold beer or cup of tea!

You can then drive to your bunkhouse base and give everyone the chance to rest, re-hydrate and clean up before heading to the local pub for a big celebratory 3-course dinner and party evening. You can all sport your new “I did the 3 Peaks” T-shirt which is provided. There’s sure to be a few tales to swap and some aching legs to tend, but the sense of satisfaction and achievement will provide a great buzz!

Sunday
Relax! Enjoy a cooked breakfast which could be followed by a little gentle walk to ease the legs back into it! Then start your return to London and ensure you have plenty of stops to stretch the legs.

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THE BUNKHOUSE ACCOMMODATION

The Bunkhouse provides a comfortable level of accommodation for groups with multi-share rooms each with their own en-suite toilet and shower rooms. The traditional Welsh stone barns have been carefully converted to provide spacious accommodation, the patio area is perfect for unwinding and the new barbeque house is a great feature which proves popular with all of our groups!

It is centrally heated throughout and all bedding is provided in clean, wide and stable bunk beds (towels not provided). There are 4 sleeping rooms, with a total capacity of 28 – in rooms of 4, 6, 8 and 10.

There is a large, fully-equipped kitchen where we provide breakfast and dinner – and other facilities include a drying room, gardens and the barbeque house which we use to enjoy an open fire in the specially designed and very sociable little chalet … the perfect venue for a few drinks at the end of a hard day of activities!