Open National Three Peaks Challenge

The Open event is the perfect way for small groups and individuals to take part in the Challenge. On these dates, we group together individuals and small groups of a similar level of fitness, to complete the challenge together, with the help of our mountain guides and support staff.

On these Open events, we travel and walk in groups of about ten — made up of existing individuals and small groups of similar levels of fitness. Groups are led on each mountain by our guides. We follow the 24-hour target itinerary below, and most often we'll complete the challenge within 24-hours.

£399 per person, including a deposit of £80 required to reserve places

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Please refer to our National Three Peaks event kit list for mandatory requirements.

Saturday start
Tuesday start

7am Saturday	Meet your guides and group by Fort William station. How to get to Fort William?
8am Saturday	Begin the Challenge at Ben Nevis, walking the Pony Track, aiming for a five hour climb.
1pm Saturday	Complete Ben Nevis and travel by minibus to Scafell Pike (six hour drive).
7pm Saturday	Arrive at Scafell Pike and begin the climb from Wasdale Head, walking for around four hours.
11pm Saturday	Complete Scafell Pike. Hot breakfast provided before driving to Snowdon (four hour drive).
3am Sunday	Arrive at Snowdon and begin climb of around five hours. We'll ascend on the Pyg Track, and come down the Llanberis path, arriving next to the Mountain Railway office and cafe.
8am Sunday	Complete the Three Peaks Challenge!
Sunday late morning	Transfers provided to Chester for trains home. We suggest booking open tickets without a fixed time, or booking for 2pm onwards in case of delays.

7am Tuesday	Meet your guides and group by Fort William station. How to get to Fort William?
8am Tuesday	Begin the Challenge at Ben Nevis, aiming for a five hour climb.
1pm Tuesday	Complete Ben Nevis and travel by minibus to Scafell Pike (six hour drive).
7pm Tuesday	Arrive at Scafell Pike and begin the climb, walking for around four hours.
11pm Tuesday	Complete Scafell Pike. Hot breakfast provided before driving to Snowdon (four hour drive).
3am Wednesday	Arrive at Snowdon and begin climb of around five hours.
8am Wednesday	Complete the Three Peaks Challenge!
Wednesday late morning	Transfers provided to Chester for trains home.

Included

Mountain Leaders to guide you
Minibus transport from Fort William Railway Station, between the mountains, and to Chester afterwards
Water top-ups throughout
Challenge registration
Certificates of achievement

Not Included

Accommodation the night before the event begins isn't included - please see our recommended accommodation in Fort William. Please also see our guidance on travelling to Fort William.
Excludes food (hot water can be provided for ready-made meals)

Travel to Fort William

We suggest travel to Fort William by train via Glasgow — there are three daily services, the latest leaving Glasgow Airport at 16:50, arriving into Fort William at 22:09

Please note that while we will aim to complete the Challenge within 24-hours, we can be delayed by weather, traffic and other elements, and our focus is on the safety of all involved.

Open National Three Peaks Challenge dates

For booking enquiries, please contact us or email bookings@threepeakschallenge.uk. Please get in touch if you would like to join the waiting list for a fully booked event.

Date	Availability	Price	Bookings
Saturday, 20^th May 2023	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Tuesday, 23^rd May 2023	Event full
Saturday, 3^rd June 2023	4 places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Tuesday, 6^th June 2023	Event full
Saturday, 17^th June 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 20^th June 2023	Event full
Saturday, 1^st July 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 4^th July 2023	Event full
Saturday, 22^nd July 2023	1 place available	£399 per person	Book Now
Tuesday, 25^th July 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 8^th August 2023	Event full
Saturday, 19^th August 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 22^nd August 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 29^th August 2023	Event full
Saturday, 2^nd September 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 5^th September 2023	2 places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 16^th September 2023	1 place available	£399 per person	Book Now
Tuesday, 19^th September 2023	10 places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 23^rd September 2023	Event full
Tuesday, 26^th September 2023	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 7^th October 2023	6 places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 14^th October 2023	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 18^th May 2024	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 25^th May 2024	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now
Saturday, 8^th June 2024	10+ places available	£399 per person	Book Now

Please see this page for more dates in 2024.