NATIONAL 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE Highlights • 2 boots. 3 peaks. 26 miles. 3064 metres of ascent. 24 hours. 1 epic British adventure. Tick! • Conquer the 3 highest mountains in the UK on this iconic British challenge • Experience Ben Nevis in the freshness of the early morning • Summit Scafell Pike as the landscape changes colours with a setting sun • Tackle Snowdon under a star filled sky • Witness a spectacular sunrise across Snowdonia which you’ll remember for a long time to come as it marks the completion of your epic 3 Peaks challenge in 24 hours • Join the flock at Adventurous Ewe and experience the expertise of the team who have been running this event for over 10 years • New safety and well-being guidelines are in place for this mountain trek • We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful homeland of Wales for the finish of this iconic mountain adventure. www.yourcompany.com 1 WELCOME Fàilte, Croeso Overview One of the most iconic trekking events in the UK, The National 3 Peaks Challenge involves climbing the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. The challenge covers 42kms and involves 3,064 metres of ascent. Despite the popularity of this trek, you shouldn’t under estimate the toughness of this challenge. You will be accompanied by certified Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader/s throughout the trek and transferred in your own private mini-bus by our experienced driver/s. Trekking with Adventurous Ewe means you not only will you experience this iconic mountain with locally based Mountain Leaders, your summit achievements will be in support of the Snowdonia Society and Cool Earth. A big win-win and a big thank ewe. If you have any questions, please get in touch with Jim or Sue at email: [email protected] or call 01492 588 069. We look forward to hosting you on this iconic British adventure. www.yourcompany.com 2 TRIP SUMMARY Activity: Mountain trekking Group size: 9 people per minibus Duration: 24 hours Level of difficulty: Trekking time: Approx 14 hours Tough Distance: Approx 26 miles trekking Dates: 10th – 12th September 2021 Ascent: 3064 metres www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/national - 3 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / 3 ROUTE MAP Get ready for an adventure FIRST MOUNTAIN: Ben Nevis, Scotland 1,344 metres – highest mountain in the British Isles Western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Lochaber area of the Scottish Highlands SECOND MOUNTAIN: Scafell Pike, England 978 metres – highest mountain in England Lake District National Park, in Cumbria, and is part of the Southern Fells THIRD MOUNTAIN: Snowdon, North Wales 1,085 metres – highest mountain in Wales and England Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/nationalwww.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com - 3 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / 4 TIMING SCHEDULE 2 boots. 3 peaks. 26 miles. 3064 metres of ascent. 24 hours. 1 iconic UK mountain adventure!! Below is a guideline to the timing schedule for your National 3 Peaks Challenge. We would be happy to tailor this to your requirements. Please note that this is a guideline only and we ask for your flexibility on this due to. factors outside our control which may affect your schedule such as traffic, weather, ability of the group, etc. DATE TIME ACTIVITY Day 1 Evening Arrive in Fort William prior to the start of your trekking challenge to allow for a good night’s rest. There is also the option of a transfer from Glasgow train station and Glasgow airport to Fort William if needed. You can make your own accommodation and dinner arrangements or book these through Adventurous Ewe. Please support local businesses by purchasing any additional snacks etc in Fort William. Day 2 6.00am Meet your Adventurous Ewe Team - Mountain Leader/s and driver/sand transfer from Fort William to Ben Nevis. Allow 20 mins 6.30am Ben Nevis – 1,344 metres and 15kms Allow 5 – 5.5 hours 11.30am/12.00noon Lite lunch served 12.15pm Depart Ben Nevis Driving Minibus transfer to Wasdale Head, The Lake District, Cumbria, England Allow 5.5 – 6 hours driving 5.30pm/6.00pm Arrive Wasdale Head Lite pasta meal served Trekking Scafell Pike ascent – 978 metres and 11kms Allow 3.5 – 4 hours 9.00pm/10.00pm Depart Scafell Pike Day 3 Driving Minibus transfer to Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Allow 4.5 – 5 hours driving 2.00am/2.30am Arrive Llanberis Trekking Snowdon ascent – 1,085 metres and 14kms Allow 4.5 – 5 hours 6.30am/7.00am Celebratory completion of the challenge Driving Overnight in Llanberis which you can arrange or book through Adventurous Ewe. Alternately you can make your own way home. Adventurous Ewe can transfer people to Bangor Train Station or organise a return minibus transfer to your groups nominated end point. This is at an additional cost, please feel free to speak with us for further information. The above 24 hour timing schedule sees the clock start at the base of Ben Nevis and then the clock finish at the base of Snowdon. However, we typically start the clock at the base of Ben Nevis and stop the clock at the summit of Snowdon to allow a bit more breathing space for elements which may affect the timing schedule ie. traffic, weather, etc. adventurousewe.co.uk/trip/nationalwww.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com - 3 - p e a k s - c h a l l e n g e / 5 ITINERARY 2 boots. 3 peaks. 26 miles. 3064 metres of ascent. 24 hours. 1 iconic UK mountain adventure!! FRIDAY 10 SEPT England – Scafell Pike (978m) – 11kms Arrival, trek preparation and accommodation (Fort William) Your second summit of your National 3 Peaks challenge, Scafell Pike, is the highest mountain in Make your own way to either Glasgow or Fort William the afternoon/evening prior to England standing at 978m. Following a light pasta meal, the ascent begins in the late the start of your trekking challenge in order to get a good nights rest prior to the start of afternoon from Wasdale Head, a tranquil part of the Lake District, also known as the birth place this tough adventure. We can also make arrangements to transfer you via minibus from of British climbing. The rocky trail will lead you to the summit of England’s highest mountain as Glasgow circa 14:00. the sun dips in the sky. Here you’ll be rewarded with vast views as the landscape changes colour amidst the setting sun. With starting the descent, your sights are fixed firmly on the last Meet your Adventurous Ewe team for a trek briefing summit that awaits. The ascent and descent of Scafell Pike should take approximately 3.5 - 4 Included hours. Transfer: Private mini-bus Glasgow to Fort William Once back at your mini bus it is time to relax and grab seem sleep as your driver transfers you Accom: 3-star hotel in Fort William (single room basis) to Snowdonia. There will be a stop on route for food and services. Meals: Dinner Minibus transfer from Wasdale Head to Llanberis, Snowdonia National Park should take approximately 4.5 – 5 hours. SATURDAY 11 SEPT National 3 Peaks Challenge Wales – Snowdon (1,085m) – 14km Transfer from Fort William to Ben Nevis for the start of your adventure. The clock starts at Your final summit takes on the highest mountain in Wales, Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa in Welsh, the base of the mountain. standing at 1,085m under the cover of darkness. The night skies of Snowdonia are stunning and depending on the moon and star cover, you can make out the towering mountain ridgelines Scotland – Ben Nevis (1,344m) – 15kms surrounding your ascent. Your ascent route will be via the Pyg track taking approximately 2.5 The first peak, Ben Nevis, is the highest mountain in the UK, standing at 1,344m. With hours. It’s an incredible feeling on reaching the third and final summit of your 3 Peaks spectacular views as you trek in the early morning glow, a stunning and fresh way to Challenge and marking the occasion with your fellow trekkers. It’s then time to descend via the start the challenge. Llanberis path with the sun starting to illuminate the spectacular mountain scenery. A sunrise The trek begins on the main path from Glen Nevis. The path was originally built to that you will cherish for a long time to come. On reaching the base of Snowdon in Llanberis, it’s service a meteorological observatory of which the remains still stand at the summit. The time to celebrate with your team-mates and reflect on an incredible achievement. walk to the summit takes approximately 3 hours and involves 1,370m of ascent. On Overnight accommodation can be arranged for you in Llanberis or nearby Caernarfon or summiting you will have the chance to enjoy the breath-taking views of the Scottish you’re welcome to make your own arrangements. Highlands. The walk back down should take approximately 2 hours where you’ll be Adventurous Ewe can organise a return journey on the minibus to your groups final destination served a light lunch on completion. at an additional cost. Please feel free to speak to us for further information or to make bespoke It’s then time to step back on board your awaiting minibus where you will be driven arrangements for your group. through the afternoon towards the Lake District.