In the UK, there are two walks synonymous with the 'Three Peaks'. These are the National Three Peaks (Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon) and the Yorkshire Three Peaks (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough).
You can take your time and walk them individually over the course of days, weekends or months, but each of the walks has become known for its challenge element.
The National 3 Peaks Challenge is to walk Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon within 24 hours, and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is to walk Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough within 12 hours.
We've set out for you all you need to know about each walk, including a walk video that takes you around the whole route, walk information, a downloadable GPX file, walk FAQs, a suggested kit list, a training plan, route timings and tips on doing the walk.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk is a 24.6-mile long walk from Horton in Ribblesdale in the Yorkshire Dales that passes over the summits of Pen-y-ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (724 metres) and overall includes 1,610 metres of elevation gain.
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks walk in under 12 hours.
The National 3 Peaks Walk is a 23-mile long walk that passes over the summits of Ben Nevis (1,345 metres), Scafell Pike (978 metres) and Snowdon (1,085 metres) and overall includes over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
The National 3 Peaks Challenge is to complete the National 3 Peaks walk in under 24 hours. The walk is undertaken in 3 stages and there is driving involved between the three mountains, which all needs to be done within the 24 hours to complete the challenge.
It's an endurance test that combines mountain hiking with overnight driving and tight logistics, but it's also a stunning journey through some of Britain's most spectacular landscapes.
Our National Three Peaks section includes a detailed overview of the challenge, practical advice, safety considerations, route options for each mountain, fitness tips, and how to plan your Support Crew and driving. Whether you're aiming to do it in a single day or prefer a more relaxed approach over multiple days or weekends, we've got you covered.
Just like our Yorkshire Three Peaks section, we'll soon be expanding this area with:
Check back soon as we continue building out everything you need to know to take on the National Three Peaks safely and successfully.
