Plan your own Three Peaks event
Use this planning hub to compare formats and organise a safe self-managed challenge.
Compare route demands, driving logistics and preparation requirements across all four formats, then use the linked guides to plan timings, kit and safety.
Prefer a guided event?
Our guided challenges include professional leaders, transport and full support.
View guided eventsPlanning checklists
Planning checklists
Use these focused guides alongside the route downloads.
Choose your challenge
Essential planning resources
Training
Prepare properly for your challenge with structured training advice, whatever your current fitness level.
Registration
Optional registration provides certificates, safety guidance and fundraising support. £6 per person.
Key considerations
Drivers
The National and Welsh challenges require dedicated drivers who won't be walking. After climbing mountains, your team will be too exhausted to drive safely. This is non-negotiable.
If you can't recruit dedicated drivers, consider a guided event where transport is provided.
Group Size
We recommend groups of 4-30 people. Smaller groups are harder to support safely; larger groups become unwieldy on the hills and at car parks.
If you have fewer than four people, our guided events let you join other individuals and small groups.
When to Go
May to September offers the best conditions for all challenges. Longer daylight hours and generally better weather make planning easier and the experience more enjoyable.
Winter attempts on the mountain challenges require specialist skills and equipment.
Safety
Be prepared to abandon your challenge if conditions deteriorate. Check weather forecasts from the Met Office mountain weather service before setting out.
If your group lacks navigation experience in poor visibility, consider hiring a mountain leader or joining a guided event.
Not sure which challenge?
Compare the challenges by difficulty, distance, logistics and cost to find the right one for your group.
Need help?
Questions about routes, timing or logistics? Get in touch and we'll help you plan.