How difficult is the 3 peaks challenge?

It’s pretty hard, although the experience tends to vary greatly between different people. Sleep deprivation plays a part here, affecting some people more than others, particularly with awkward sleeping conditions. With an appropriate fitness plan beforehand, it will be much easier.

How do you prepare for the 3 Peaks Challenge?

Training for the National Three Peaks

  1. Train on hills. Start off with short training walks on smaller hills at least three months before your challenge, then build up the length, height and difficulty as you get closer to your challenge date.
  2. Train in the gym.
  3. Train with a backpack.

What is a good time for 3 Peaks Challenge?

In order to avoid traffic, the common pitfall of the Three Peaks Challenge, it is sensible to begin at midday, finishing Ben Nevis by around 5pm, allowing for a late evening drive to Wasdale Head to climb Scafell Pike. Scafell Pike is then climbed in the dark, followed by Snowdon in the morning.

Is it possible to do the 3 peaks in 24 hours?

You only have 24 hours total, including driving time. And the distance between the 3 mountains is about 480 miles or 772 kilometrers. That means about 12 hours or so driving, leaving you with just 12 hours to get up and down all 3 peaks!

How much walking is the 3 peaks challenge?

23 miles
The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales, often within 24 hours. 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.

Can you do three peaks alone?

Tackling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mt Snowdon in 24 hours is arguably the very best adventure challenge possible on these isles. Anyone partial to the call of the wild should be familiar with Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge. You may have even completed it yourself.