How to do the Three Peaks Challenge for charity
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How to do the Three Peaks Challenge for charity

A successful charity Three Peaks Challenge balances fundraising, safety and logistics. Use this guide to decide the right format for your team, map out fundraising milestones and understand how the day runs so supporters and donors know exactly what their contributions enable.

Build a clear plan: pick the route, set a fundraising target with Gift Aid in mind, brief your team on kit and pacing, and keep supporters updated before and after the event.

Choose the right format

Select the itinerary that matches your group’s experience and fundraising goals. Open dates are ideal for mixed groups and smaller teams; private or corporate trips give you full control over dates and branding.

Open National Three Peaks Challenge

£450 per person

Including a deposit of £90 to reserve places

Join other fundraisers on set dates with mountain leaders, transport and timing managed for you. Suitable for teams who want the classic 24-hour format with logistics handled.

National Three Peaks overview
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Three Peaks Challenge in Three Days

£720 per person

Including a deposit of £150 to reserve places & accommodation

Tackle Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon on separate days with hotel stops. This steadier pace suits teams who want to maximise fundraising without the overnight push.

Three-day itinerary overview
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Fundraising plan

Set a target early and explain how donations will be used. Share updates with supporters as training progresses and when the challenge finishes.

  • Pick a realistic goal per participant and include Gift Aid uplift so donors see the true value.
  • Decide on a donation platform and set milestones: launch, mid-point check-in, and final push week.
  • Create a short story for your cause and pair it with photos from training hikes to keep supporters engaged.
  • Invite the charity to provide a briefing or branded materials for team comms and social posts.

If your charity has minimum pledge requirements, confirm them before booking so your team understands the fundraising commitment alongside the event cost.

Timeline to event day

  1. Book your date and confirm how many places you need for your charity team.
  2. Share a kit list and training plan; schedule at least one long hill day four to six weeks out.
  3. Collect medical and dietary info for your group so leaders can plan rest stops and support.
  4. Send travel details and cut-off times a week before the challenge, plus your donation page link.

Safety and logistics

  • We provide qualified mountain leaders, transport between peaks, and tracking to keep teams on schedule.
  • Carry personal essentials: waterproofs, warm layers, head torch, snacks, 2L+ water capacity and blister care.
  • Brief supporters that mobile signal is limited; set expectations for when you can share updates.
  • Plan rest and driver rotations after the challenge—fatigue management is part of keeping everyone safe.

On the day: what to expect

  • Check-in, kit review and safety briefing before starting Ben Nevis.
  • Timed transitions between peaks with scheduled food and comfort stops.
  • Summit photos and progress updates you can share once coverage allows.
  • Finish at Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) with hot drinks, debrief and onward transport.

Want to run a branded or charity-exclusive date? Contact us about private or corporate itineraries so we can align support vehicles, leaders and messaging with your campaign.