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National Three Peaks Challenge

Event type
UK Walks and Treks

Join Team Anthony Nolan and save lives with every step.

Brace yourself for a fast-paced and physically challenging adventure, as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales.

Considered one of Britain’s toughest outdoor challenges, the National 3 Peaks Challenge takes in the dizzy heights of Ben Nevis (1,344m), Scafell Pike (978m) and Snowdon (1,085m).

Three Peaks Challenge Ben Nevis

What's included?

  • Accommodation during the challenge
  • Travel
  • Full backup support (first-aid staff)
  • Challenge management before, during, and after the event

Please visit the Charity Challenge website for the full trip itinerary, price listings, available dates, and terms and conditions. You can see the trip notes here.

How we'll support you:

  • You'll receive a free Anthony Nolan T-shirt
  • Access to a TeamAN walkers and trekkers Strava Club
  • Dedicated fundraising and training support from the Anthony Nolan Events Team
The Anthony Nolan supporter dark green tshirt that says 'Saving lives through stem cells' alongside a running water bottle and running trainers

Choose your fundraising option

Minimum sponsorship - do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your place!

  • Registration fee - £95 (to Charity Challenge)
  • Minimum Sponsorship Pledge - £935

*80% of the minimum sponsorship is to be raised 11 weeks before departure

Self funding - you pay the full cost of your place and raise as much as you can!

  • Registration fee - £95 (to Charity Challenge)
  • Trip cost - from £460 (to Charity Challenge)

*Trip cost made payable 9 weeks before departure

Ready to sign up?

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Got a question?

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Anthony Nolan Events Team by emailing events@anthonynolan.org

FAQ's

What dates are available?

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  • 12 - 14 July 2024
  • 2 - 4 August 2024
  • 9 - 11 August 2024
  • 16 - 18 August 2024
  • 23 - 25 August 2024
  • 30 August - 1 September 2024
  • 4 October - 6 October 2024
  • 11 October - 13 October

How tough is the challenge?

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The National Three Peaks Challenge is graded as tough.

This is the perfect challenge for people who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind and who have taken part in a similar event previously and are prepared to put in the necessary training to push themselves on a more challenging trek.

You will be:

  • Trekking for around 18 hours during the challenge.
  • Covering over 28 miles of undulating terrain. Over a full marathon distance, but with 3 hills!
  • Ascending a total of 3000m in a single day. Almost the same amount of ascent as summiting Kilimanjaro!
  • Summiting the 3  highest hills in the UK, Ben Nevis (1344m) Scafell Pike (977m) and Snowdon (1085m)

What level of fitness is required?

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The National 3 Peaks challenge involves early mornings, long days and sustained periods of ascents and descents. It should ideally be undertaken by someone who has trained on similar terrain within the UK.

It is recommended you start training as early as possible, ideally at least 4-6 months before your challenge.

Is there a kit list?

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Yes! You can see a full kit list here.

What about accommodation?

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You will spend the first night in hostel style same sex dormitories in the Glen Nevis youth hostel in Fort William, Scotland. This hostel is at the very foot of Ben Nevis making your start on Saturday morning very easy.

On the Saturday night you will need to sleep on the bus between Scafell Pike and Snowdon.

Are meals provided?

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Whilst on the challenge the event organisers (Charity Challenge) will provide the following meals:

  • Breakfast on the first morning before Ben Nevis
  • Packed lunch to take on Ben Nevis
  • Packed lunch to take on Snowdon

The event organisers advise you to bring enough bottles to ensure you have 2 litres of water on you at all times. They will have water available for you to refill your bottles at the mini-bus after each mountain.  You are encouraged to bring some of your own preferred snacks to keep you going during the challenge.

Please note that dinner on both evenings is not included