Three Peaks Challenge from Edinburgh

Planning your Three Peaks Challenge from Edinburgh? Scotland's capital offers excellent access to Fort William via Stirling and the Highlands.

Joining a Guided Challenge

On our guided events, you make your own way to Fort William where the challenge begins. We provide all transport between mountains and finish in North Wales with a transfer to Chester station.

Getting to Fort William

By Train

Travel via Glasgow with a change onto the scenic West Highland Line:

• Edinburgh Waverley → Glasgow Queen Street: ~50 minutes
• Glasgow Queen Street → Fort William: ~4 hours
• Total journey: ~5 hours with connection

By Car

Two main route options:

• Via Stirling (recommended): M9 → A84 → A82 through Glencoe (130 miles / 2.5-3 hours)
• Via Glasgow: M8 → A82 along Loch Lomond (140 miles / 3 hours)

Getting Home from Chester

Our guided events finish with a transfer to Chester station. From Chester, trains to Edinburgh take approximately 3.5-4 hours via Crewe or Preston.

Self-Organised Challenge

Organising your own Three Peaks? Edinburgh's position means a manageable drive to Fort William, though you'll have a longer return from Snowdon.

Total Driving

• Edinburgh → Fort William: 130 miles / 2.5-3 hours
• Challenge route: 470 miles / 10-11 hours (between climbs)
• Snowdon → Edinburgh: 310 miles / 5.5-6 hours
• Total round trip: ~910 miles

Route to Fort William

Via Stirling (recommended):

1. M9 west from Edinburgh to Stirling
2. A84 through Callander to Crianlarich
3. A82 through Glencoe to Fort William

Your Location Advantage

• Second closest major city to Fort William
• Scenic Highland route through Glencoe
• Edinburgh Airport offers connections for team members flying in

Planning Your Schedule

• Day 1: Drive to Fort William (morning), start challenge
• Day 2: Complete challenge, rest in North Wales
• Day 3: Drive home from Snowdon

Full self-organised planning guide →