On booking onto the National 3 Peaks Challenge, you will receive all the exciting challenge info via our mobile travel app. You’ll have access to your itinerary, training guide, countdowns, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24/7 via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper and the need of carrying around documents with you. The app is free to download and all info is customary to your adventure ahead. A’ppy days.

With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service for your National 3 Peaks Challenge. We have been running this well renowned UK challenge for over 10 years now and are fully experienced with delivering this tough challenge.

We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this iconic challenge and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you join the flock all the way through to completing the challenge and beyond. Though please remember this is a timed challenge and requires a good level of fitness and endurance to complete all three mountains.

Jim is a whizz at knowing all things to do with the National 3 Peaks Challenge, so if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with him at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & drivers and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. The National 3 Peaks Challenge is a tough undertaking and requires preparation as you are taken out of your every-day comfort zone to achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place. Your safety and well-being is our top priority at all times. For more info, please visit our Safety and Well-being page.

You will be accompanied by certified and friendly Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leaders whilst on each mountain. Our Leaders are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading expeditions throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. Leaders and Crew will carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits are for emergencies only so please come prepared with your own personal first aid items. The Leaders will also be in radio communication with the vehicle drivers and base throughout your challenge.

We pride ourselves in small group travel to minimise the impact on the environment, to maximise your safety and well-being and to make your experience more authentic.

The minimum group size for the National 3 Peaks trip to run is 9 people and the maximum group size is 48 people, dependent on accommodation availability. 

You’re most welcome to join the 3 Peaks Challenge as a group of family, friends, colleagues, a private bubble or as a solo trekker. If you have a group of over 9 people, we would be more than happy to run a private trek for your team, your charity or your company. You are also welcome to use this trek as a fundraiser for the charity of your choice.

For any further info or to chat about running a bespoke trek, we’d love to hear from you at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.  

You will be taking part in the National 3 Peaks Challenge in teams of up to 10 people which will be accompanied with a dedicated Leader. We encourage team spirit and support of each other to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way too. These events are a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders.

We understand the goal of wishing to complete this iconic challenge within a set time frame. Rest assured we will do all that we can to maximise your opportunity to complete this trek within the desired time frame, however, please note that the Leader/s and Driver/s will prioritise safety at all times. Please respect their decisions and please also bear in mind that factors outside our control may impact the completion of the trek within the time frame, for example, traffic, weather and the ability of the group.

The National 3 Peaks Challenge is graded as ‘Tough’. Preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this adventure.

A good level of fitness, strength (both physical & mental), endurance and some gritty determination will help you conquer all three of the highest peaks in the UK with minimal rest and recovery time.

A training programme will be provided together with some top tips for this trip and it’s strongly recommended that you have previous mountain trekking experience.

A bespoke National 3 Peaks training programme will be provided when join the team for this adventure to help you with your preparations which also details some top tips for the travel sections. This programme also includes info, videos and an exclusive discount code for a 28 day kettlebell training programme which is ideal for strength and endurance training. This programme is also perfect for people who are tight on time. The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.

Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!

A full kit list will be provided when you register for this trip. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers. An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent UK outdoor retailers on registering for this event.

To help you get the very best from your National 3 Peaks Challenge we will provide you with an exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code to use in independent UK outdoor retailers both online and in store. They offer a large choice of kit that the staff themselves use while climbing, hiking, mountaineering, running, travelling or enjoying expeditions across the globe and they pride themselves on sharing their experience and knowledge of equipment so you can choose the right gear to suit you and the event you are taking part in.

The weather in the mountains can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app.

Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.

We offer a variety of packages for the National 3 Peaks to allow you greater flexibility with your trip.

Package 1 – no accommodation, though we recommend staying the night before the challenge in Glasgow to help you have a good nights rest prior to starting this tough challenge

Package 2 – one nights accommodation either the night before the challenge in Glasgow or the night after the challenge in Llanberis on a twin share basis

Package 3 – two nights accommodation both the night before (Glasgow) and the night after (Llanberis) on a twin share basis.

If you would prefer a single room please let us know asap and we will make the arrangements for you dependent on availability. There will be an additional cost for this room dependent on the hotel, therefore please get in touch with us for further info at info@adventurousewe.co.uk.

You will need to make your own way to Glasgow for the start of the National 3 Peaks. We opt to start our National 3 Peaks from Glasgow as it’s easy to get to by plane or train and it’s a shorter transfer up to Fort William. 

On completion of your National 3 Peaks, we can transfer you to the closest rail station, Bangor in North Wales. From here you can catch direct trains to Chester, Crewe and London. 

We can offer private transfers at an additional cost. Please get in touch with us at info@adventurousewe.co.uk or call 01492 588 069.

Your National 3 Peaks package includes a lite meal after Ben Nevis, a lite breakfast at Scafell Pike, snacks, water refills and hot drinks. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know one month prior to your event start date. We recommend bringing your own favourite energy bars, snacks and electrolytes. Please note, dinner is not provided on the night of your arrival.

Please also bring your own water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and flasks (if you wish to take a hot drink during your challenge) and refill to avoid the need of purchasing plastic water bottles.

The impact of single use plastic is having on our landscape, wildlife and oceans, it is now more important than ever that we all make changes in order to help our planet. We may not be a huge global company but we’re passionate about playing our part and trying to make a huge difference collectively. Together we can dramatically reduce our consumption of single use plastics and support our responsible travel ethos of ‘Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but boot-prints, keep nothing but memories.’

You can make a difference too with taking part in our National 3 Peaks and purchasing one of these environmentally friendly reusable alternative bottles compared to single-use plastic water bottles. Grab a Water-to-Go bottle through Adventurous Ewe and receive a 15% discount. Even better, Water-to-Go will donate a further 15% to our charity partner, Cool Earth. For more info please visit https://www.adventurousewe.co.uk/water-to-go-bottle-partner-sheep/ or email us at susan@adventurousewe.co.uk to purchase your Water-To-Go bottle.

During the minibus transfers we will stop enroute at Services to use the facilities. There are also some facilities that you can use at the base of the mountains, though please bring some coins for these. During your trek the facilities will be limited to the great outdoors. If nature calls during this time, please be respectful of where you go and please also be prepared with biodegradable waste bags (dog poop bags are ideal) and biodegradable loo paper and leave no trace of your paper items.

There are three packages available for the National 3 Peaks Challenge:

Package 1 – No accommodation
Registration fee: £75 per person payable on booking and non refundable
Remaining balance: £310 per person payable 5 weeks prior to the trip start date

Package 2 – One night’s accommodation (either Glasgow, Scotland or Snowdonia, North Wales) on a twin share basis
Registration fee: £75 per person payable on booking and non refundable
Remaining balance: £385 per person payable 5 weeks prior to the trip start date

Package 3 – Two night’s accommodation (Glasgow, Scotland & Snowdonia, North Wales) on a twin share basis
Registration fee: £75 per person payable on booking and non refundable
Remaining balance: £450 per person payable 5 weeks prior to the trip start date.

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Fundraising
You’re welcome to fundraise for a charity of your choice if you wish to do so. All sponsorship monies are to be sent directly to your chosen charity.

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As well as carefully crafting amazing and meaningful adventures across the planet, we’ve made booking them as flexible, safe and as simple as possible. 

For the latest info regarding booking and travelling with Adventurous Ewe, please visit our website.

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Snowdonia Society
Locally, we help support the vital work of the Snowdonia Society who since 1967 continues to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all. 

Cool Earth
We are very excited to have teamed up with leading climate change charity Cool Earth, who share our mission to protect the planet’s precious environment in a sustainable manner. The future of rainforest protection is where everyone makes a difference to climate change! We invest a % of our revenue into supporting critical conservation projects around the world through Cool Earth. You are most welcome to help make a difference too by sparing a few pennies. Please give what you can and help save the world’s rainforests today by clicking here. Just £2.50 will save 10 trees and lock up 10 tonnes of CO2. Together, we can all make a difference in helping preserve this precious and wonderful planet. Thank-ewe