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Fri 20 Jul - Sun 22 Jul 2018

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Day 1, Fri 20 Jul 2018

Travel to Fort William

The day begins at 10.30am as the group finally meets at Chester train Station. Following a warm welcome, we head off by road to Fort William in Scotland. We will stop off in a local Scottish Highland town where you will have the opportunity to buy dinner, before we check-in to our hostel in Glen Nevis, Fort William, right at the base of Ben Nevis. We will conduct the challenge safety briefing and then it will be time to turn in for the night ahead of tomorrow’s early start for our big adventure.

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Day 2, Sat 21 Jul 2018

Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike

It’s a super early start (approx 5.30am), as we have a quick but hearty breakfast and head off to tackle the first of the three peaks.

Standing at the western end of the Grampian Mountains, Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and is formed from the collapsed dome of an ancient volcano. The trail up to the summit begins on the eastern side of Glen Nevis, from where we follow a steep path up to the saddle of Lochan Meall an t-Suidhe (570m). From here we then begin a zigzag ascent up the western flank of Ben Nevis to the summit. There are only ten miles to cover, but they will be challenging and will take some six hours to do. Be sure to stay mindful and aware at all times as the path is uneven and slippery in parts.

The pay-off at the top is immense. On a clear day, the views can stretch for 120 miles across the Torridon Hills, Ben Lomond and out towards County Antrim in Northern Ireland.

Please note: All groups must leave Glen Nevis by 1pm.

Once back at the bottom, we’ll rest our feet as we transfer by minibus southwards towards Wasdale in the Lake District. We will stop at a service station en route for you to purchase a dinner of your choice before we arrive at Wasdale Head for our ascent of Scafell Pike (978m). Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and consists of a steep ascent involving some easy scrambling in places. After a quick celebration photo at the summit, we’ll descend in darkness before trying to catch some sleep on the drive to Snowdonia.

Please note: All groups must leave Wasdale Head by midnight.

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Day 3, Sun 22 Jul 2018

Snowdon

Hopefully you will have had time to recharge for another early start. Time is at a premium, however, as the final peak still awaits us. Driving on to Pen y Pass at the high end of the Lanberis Pass, we follow a rocky trail along the Pyg Track to the top of Snowdonia National Park in Wales.

Teamwork and determination are all important as we forge our way onwards and upwards to conquer this final challenge. Snowdon and its surrounding peaks have been described as true examples of alpine typography and from our elevated viewpoint you can take in the surrounding lakes and cwms and, weather permitting, some of the most extensive views in the British Isles. On a clear day you can see four kingdoms, 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands!

Resting at the top for some group photos and impromptu celebrations, we head back to our minibus for the drive back to Chester.

Please note: All groups must leave Llanberis by 12pm.

There is no accommodation arranged for the final evening, so you may wish to consider booking an extra night’s accommodation to rest after the challenge. If you are returning home by train please make sure you have booked an open ticket, as timings will depend very much on the group’s speed and ability.

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Important information

Please Note: Whilst it is possible to complete our National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours, we cannot guarantee this. Our itinerary is designed to give everyone the best chance to complete the challenge whilst adhering to the governments stipulated driver hour regulations.

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, the strength of the group, or other unforeseen circumstances. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances though, your challenge leader will have the final say.

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