Hydration – Carry 2 litres of water per mountain. Bladder system highly recommended. Otherwise any suitable water bottle. Walking Poles – Not necessary, but highly recommended.
What do I need to walk the 3 peaks?
Kit List for National Three Peaks Challenge
- Walking boots (with ankle support, not trail shoes or trainers)
- Headtorch.
- Waterproof jacket and trousers.
- Hiking socks (wearing a single pair recommended, rather than using a liner sock)
- Backpack (approx.
- Water container (bottle or Camelbak-style, 1-2 litres)
Do you need walking poles for Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
Use walking poles.
I can’t emphasise the importance of these highly underrated tools. Even if you don’t use them most of the day, you’ll be glad of them at the end. Buy the best you can afford and we recommend carbon fibre that fold up small enough to fit in your pack, they are so light you won’t know you have them!
Can you do 3 peaks without a guide?
Absolutely! Lots of people organise their own challenge. For a run-down of everything you need to sort out, please see our Three Peaks Challenge organisation page.
How fit do you need to be to do the 3 peaks challenge?
To test yourself, try walking around 10 miles first over relatively flat ground. If you can’t manage that, you will be unlikely to be able to ascend Ben Nevis and come down safely. Ideally, you want to be able to consistently walk c. 12 miles over hills to be able to take on the challenge with a degree of comfort.
How hard is it to walk 3 peaks?
How fit do I need to be to complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks? At 24.5 miles and 1,500m of ascent this is going to be a tough walking challenge. To put it another way, you will be walking almost a marathon distance and climbing higher than Ben Nevis in under 12 hours.
Can you do the 3 peaks in trainers?
The straight answer to this is no! The reason is that whilst trainers and approach shoes (like a trainer but with an aggressive sole) are adequate for lower-level terrain in dry conditions they lack sufficient ankle support for the terrain you will encounter on this Challenge.
Does Scafell Pike need walking poles?
Using walking poles can relieve the strain on your knees and legs as the poles transfer some of the weight to your arms. By improving stability you are less likely to stumble and can be more confident about your walking pace. Going across the boulder field at Scafell Pike is an awful lot easier using walking poles.
Which is the easiest of the 3 peaks to walk?
Whernside is the easiest of the three peaks to climb. it’s a massive beast of a hill but with a relatively gentle ascent and descent. Pen-y-ghent is much steeper with a little hands-on scrambling.
Is Yorkshire 3 Peaks harder than Snowdon?
With similar total distance and similar length of walking time, there is certainly an argument for Yorkshire 3 Peaks being tougher due to the 11-hour “resting” experienced by the National Three Peakers.
How many calories do you burn doing the 3 peaks challenge?
You’re going to be burning a mammoth amount of calories (estimates suggest between 2,500 and 4,000) during the day but please don’t think it’s a perfect time to diet.
Can a novice climb Scafell Pike?
To climb Scafell Pike you need to be properly equipped. Even if you are just a novice walker, on this walk you will need very sturdy, well fitting footwear, a map and a compass. As on all walks you should take water and food with you.
Is Scafell harder than Ben Nevis?
Mount Snowdon is instead, considered to be the easiest of the three. Scafell Pike is considered to be harder because it has a pretty steep incline. Part of the summit journey also involves a scree slope and this requires hikers to sort of scramble up. Therefore, it is tougher than Mount Snowdon and Ben Nevis.
Which is the most difficult of the 3 peaks?
Ben Nevis is purportedly the hardest mountain (and highest peak) of the Three Peaks Challenge. That’s why people tend to do it first if they’re taking the 24 hour challenge.
How hard is it to do the 3 peaks in 24 hours?
90% of people complete all 3 peaks, however only around 40% manage it in less than 24 hours with 50% achieving successful completion between 24 and 25.5 hours. The chances of a whole group completing in less than 24 hours are not guaranteed although it does occur.
What should I eat before the 3 Peaks Challenge?
We recommend good wholesome foods that are high on energy. Nuts, dried fruit, flapjack and a small sandwiches are ideal. We would also recommend taking some small treats to keep you going when you feel low.
What is a good time for 3 peaks?
A. Depends on how fit you are, but you should aim for 5 hours for the Ben and 4 hours each for Scafell Pike and Snowdon, plus a minimum of 10 hours driving within the speed limits.
Can kids do 3 peaks challenge?
A toddler has become the youngest person ever to climb Britain’s highest mountains and complete the Three Peaks Challenge – aged just three. Intrepid Jaxon Krzysik, hasn’t even started school but managed to summit Scafell Pike in the Lake District, Ben Nevis in Scotland and Snowdon in Wales.
What is the best time to start the Three Peaks Challenge?
In order to avoid traffic, the common pitfall of the Three Peaks Challenge, it is sensible to begin at midday, finishing Ben Nevis by around 5pm, allowing for a late evening drive to Wasdale Head to climb Scafell Pike. Scafell Pike is then climbed in the dark, followed by Snowdon in the morning. Start Ben Nevis.
Can I climb Scafell Pike in trainers?
Yes I’d recommend you wear some hiking boots especially for the latter part of the ascent which is a scramble so you will need the support. I dare say there are people who would wear trainers if running up but I’d expect them to be expert in what they do.
How many miles is 3 Peak Challenge?
23 miles
The National Three Peaks Challenge is the effort to climb the largest three mountains in Scotland, Wales and England, often within 24 hours, covering around: 23 miles (37km) of hiking.