Eryri
Welsh 3 Peaks
The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge is a fantastic mountain adventure taking on the highest mountains in North, Mid and South Wales — Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan.
Duration
1-2 days
Location
Eryri
Difficulty
Varied
Highest Point
1085m
Price
£299
The Adventure
Trip Overview
The challenge begins in Eryri with an ascent of Yr Wyddfa (1,085m), the highest mountain in Wales. From here, we travel south to Cadair Idris, where a second substantial mountain journey takes us into one of the most impressive landscapes in southern Eryri.
After completing Cadair Idris, we continue south into the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) for the final ascent of Pen y Fan (886m), the highest mountain in South Wales.
Together, the three mountains involve approximately 27 km / 17 miles of walking and around 2,300 metres of ascent, alongside the road journey through Wales connecting each mountain.
It is a superb endurance challenge, combining three very different mountain environments and providing a memorable journey through some of the finest landscapes Wales has to offer.
Mountains: Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris & Pen y Fan
Walking Distance: Approx. 27 km / 17 miles
Total Ascent: Approx. 2,300 m
Highest Point: Yr Wyddfa – 1,085 m
Difficulty: Very Challenging
Location: North, Mid & South Wales
Fitness & Experience
Is This Adventure Right for You?
A very good level of fitness and endurance is required for the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge. Although none of the standard routes require technical scrambling, completing three separate mountain ascents with travelling between them creates a long and physically demanding challenge.
Participants should be comfortable with sustained uphill walking, long descents and moving efficiently over rocky, steep and uneven mountain terrain. Depending on the schedule and time of year, sections of the challenge may also be completed in darkness.
Previous hillwalking experience is strongly recommended, along with appropriate preparation and training in the weeks leading up to the event.
Throughout the challenge, AZOW will manage the mountain sections, group pacing and safety, allowing you to concentrate on completing each mountain and enjoying the journey from North to South Wales.
Professional Guidance
Enjoy the mountains with experienced guidance and route choices adapted to the day.
Small Groups
A more personal mountain experience with time to enjoy the route, scenery and journey.
Flexible Adventure
Plans can be adjusted around conditions, ability, experience and your goals.
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