National Three Peaks Challenge
Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon
23 miles
3,064m ascent
24 hours
No minimum group size • Book solo or as a team
Plan your own
Plan your own National Three Peaks with route guidance, travel timings, accommodation notes and safety advice. Ideal for self-organised teams who want flexibility without guided support.
The National Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales 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. The total driving distance is 462 miles.
Use this page as the main National overview. If you need a specific answer, jump to the booking options, route guide, timings, difficulty guide, kit checklist, cost breakdown, training guide, or National FAQ.
How to take part in the National Three Peaks Challenge
There are two ways to take on the National Three Peaks. On a guided challenge, you'll have experienced mountain leaders, transport between peaks, and support throughout the night - letting you focus on the walking. Alternatively, you can plan your own challenge with your own team and vehicles.
Plan-your-own registration
Teams planning their own challenge can optionally register their challenge, to receive certificates and guidance on organising a safe and responsible challenge.
The three mountains are:
- Snowdon, in Wales (1085m)
- Scafell Pike, in England (978m)
- Ben Nevis, in Scotland (1345m)
A popular misconception is that the three mountains that form the challenge are the three tallest on the British mainland. Rather, they are the tallest mountains within each representative country: Scafell Pike is the tallest in England; Snowdon, the tallest in Wales and Ben Nevis the tallest in Scotland – over one hundred peaks in Scotland are higher than Scafell Pike, and 56 higher than Snowdon.