The National Three Peaks - 24 Hour Challenge - 26th & 27th June 2026

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, including driving time between the three mountains. 
 
Walkers climb each peak in turn, and are driven from the foot of one mountain to the next. 
 
The total walking distance is 23 miles (37km) and the total ascent is 3064 metres (10,052ft).
 
WHAT'S INCLUDED
 
One night accommodation in Fort William on Thursday 25th June. (Breakfast is not included).
Mountain Leader.
Drivers.
Official medal.
 
Training - walkers must attend three organised training days in the lead up to the challenge. These will take place on Dartmoor in December (2025), the Brecon Beacons in February (2026) and Snowdonia in April (2026).  
 
This training is compulsory, walkers will not be allowed to participate unless they have attended all three days.  The cost for each training day is £20pp.
 
The time in between these dates is for individuals to consolodate their training by repeating the routes in their own time.
 
If the mountain leaders agree that further training is required, then another day in the mountains will take place. 
 
If, after this test day, the leaders think an individual won't meet the required level of mountain fitness in time for the challenge, Peaks and Trails reserve the right to cancel that individual's place at the full cost to that person. 
 
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
 
All food, drinks and snacks.
Personal kit and clothing. Goretex waterproof jacket / trousers and sturdy waterproof boots are compulsory. 
Cost of minibus and fuel which will be divided up between participants at the end. This usually costs around £150pp. 
 
50% deposits are non refundable from the time of booking. 
 
ITINERARY
 
Thursday 25th June:
 
05:00 - Depart Barnstaple for Fort William in Scotland
18:00 - Check into accommodation
19:00 - Evening meal & final briefing
21:00 - Kit checks & bed
 
Friday 26th June:
 
04:00 - Reveille
05:00 - Start Ben Nevis
10:00 - Travel to The Lake District 
17:00 - Start Scafell Pike
21:00 - Travel to Snowdonia
 
Saturday 27th June:
 
02:00 - Start Snowdon 
04:30 - Complete challenge
Present medals
Breakfast
Depart and return by approx 17:00 on Saturday
 
All timings are approximate and may be changed on the day.
 
SEE YOU ON THE MOUNTAINS!