Walking routes
Route guides, OS maps and elevation profiles for all Three Peaks challenges and related long-distance walks.
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National Three Peaks Challenge
Routes for climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales.
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Ben Nevis (1,345m)
Britain's highest mountain, with steep mountain terrain and sustained climbing from Glen Nevis.
Loading elevation profile…Distance10.5mi/16.9km Ascent1,352mRoute shown: From Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
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Scafell Pike (978m)
England's highest peak, with rough paths and a sustained ascent from the Wasdale valley.
Loading elevation profile…Distance6mi/9.7km Ascent989mRoute shown: From Wasdale Head (Hollow Stones)
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Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (1,085m)
Wales' highest mountain, with clear summit paths and a sustained climb to the top.
Loading elevation profile…Distance9mi/14.5km Ascent948mRoute shown: Llanberis Path
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
A 24-mile circular walk over Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales.
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From Horton-in-Ribblesdale
The traditional start, following the full 24-mile circular route in a counter-clockwise direction.
Loading elevation profile…Distance24mi/38.6km Ascent1,585mRoute shown: Horton-in-Ribblesdale start
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From Chapel-le-Dale
A quieter start option with a full circular line used on many guided events.
Loading elevation profile…Distance24mi/38.6km Ascent1,585mRoute shown: Chapel-le-Dale start
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From Ribblehead
A viaduct-side start option that still completes the full Yorkshire Three Peaks circuit.
Loading elevation profile…Distance24mi/38.6km Ascent1,585mRoute shown: Ribblehead start
Welsh Three Peaks Challenge
Climb Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan - the three highest mountains in Wales.
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Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
The highest mountain in Wales, with popular summit approaches from Llanberis and Pen-y-Pass.
Loading elevation profile…Distance9mi/14.5km Ascent948mRoute shown: Llanberis Path
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Cadair Idris
A rugged mountain with two common approaches and a steep final ascent to Penygadair.
Loading elevation profile…Distance5.6-5.9mi/9-9.5km Ascent799mRoute shown: Pony Path
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Pen y Fan
The highest peak in South Wales, reached on clear paths with a steady climb.
Loading elevation profile…Distance5.6mi/9km Ascent484mRoute shown: Pen y Fan main route
Surrey Three Peaks Challenge
A gentler challenge over Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Box Hill in the Surrey Hills.
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Surrey Three Peaks Walk
The main walking challenge route linking Leith Hill, Holmbury Hill and Box Hill.
Loading elevation profile…Distance22mi/36km Ascent1,060mRoute shown: Surrey Three Peaks Walk
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Surrey Three Peaks Cycle
A longer on-road cycling version linking the same three Surrey Hills summits.
Loading elevation profile…Distance36mi/58km Ascent1,000mRoute shown: Surrey Three Peaks Cycle
Other challenges
Related long-distance routes
Long-distance walking trails that pass through or connect with our challenge areas.
Scotland
Yorkshire & Northern England
Surrey & South East
Route hubs
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