WELSH 3 PEAKS
Tackle the perfect gateway endurance challenge: summit and descend the three most iconic peaks in Wales – Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Cadair Idris, and Pen y Fan – in a single day, traversing the length of the country from north to south.Start pre-dawn at Pen y Pass for the rugged and scenic Pyg Track ascent to Snowdon's summit, with dramatic views over Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn. Drive south to Tŷ Nant for the classic Pony Path up Cadair Idris, enjoying its dramatic northern face. Finish with the direct 'motorway' route to Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog.This demanding test combines physical endurance, mental resilience, and logistical navigation – an ideal stepping stone for the National 3 Peaks Challenge or 24-hour mountain events. Expect long hours, varied terrain, weather changes, and a huge sense of achievement upon completing all three.
Sunday 19th July 2026
Total Walking Distance:
26.8 kmTotal Ascent:
1926 mDriving Time Between Peaks:
~4 hoursExpected Completion:
11-13 hoursIndividual Breakdown:
Snowdon via Llanberis:
11 km / 723 m ascentCadair Idris via Pony:
9.4 km / 710 m ascentPen y Fan via Motorway:
6.4 km / 493 m ascent
INCLUDED:
Professional guiding and leadership throughout the full challenge
Kit lists, pre-event kit check, and preparation assistance
Welcome & challenge info pack
Education on each peak, routes, and Welsh mountain features
Certification of Achievement upon successful completion
Full support, safety management, and pacing
NOT INCLUDED:
Car parking fees (~£21.50 total across sites)
Food and drinks
Travel to and from
Accommodation
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
This is an arduous, full-day undertaking testing physical endurance, stamina, and psychological resilience across long walking hours, multiple ascents/descents, and driving transitions. It is not suitable for beginners or those without prior experience of long mountain days or multi-peak challenges.We strongly recommend contacting us in advance for suitability checking and preparation advice. We conduct final weather/condition checks before start; if unsafe (e.g., extreme heat, storms, fatigue risk), we may modify or cancel sections. Kit inspection at meet point – inadequate equipment may result in refusal (advice provided pre-event).
