National Three Peaks Challenge 2025
Brace yourself as you take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales as you take strides for those affected by brain tumours.
Take on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales over the course of two days in aid of The Brain Tumour Charity. You will trek 26 miles and ascend to a total height of almost 3,000m and ultimately your hard work will be rewarded with spectacular views and a huge sense of achievement.
Please note that Charity Challenge have listened to recent criticism regarding the impact that 24 hour National Three Peaks Challenge is having on local areas. The itinerary is designed to minimise these negative impacts. Whilst the aim is to complete the challenge as fast as possible, this will not be at the detriment of the local communities that this challenge passes through or with any reduction in of the challenge safety, You can find out more information on Charity Challenge’s National 3 Peaks Responsible Tourism page.
Your itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Fort William (transfer to start)
The day begins at Glasgow Airport (approx. 4pm). Following a warm welcome, you head off by road to Fort William in Scotland. We will stop in a local Scottish Highland town where you will have the opportunity to buy dinner, before you check-in to your hotel in Fort William, close to Ben Nevis. You will conduct the challenge safety brief and then it will be time to turn in for the night ahead of tomorrow’s early start for our big adventure.
Day 2: Ben Nevis & Scafell Pike
It’s a super early start you have a quick but hearty breakfast and head off to tackle the first of the three peaks. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles and is formed from the collapsed dome of an ancient volcano. You start from the eastern side of Glen Nevis and then begin a zigzag ascent up the western flank of Ben Nevis to the summit. Please note all groups must leave Ben Nevis by 1pm.
Once at the bottom, rest your feet as you transfer by minibus southwards towards Wasdale in the Lake District to tackle Scafell Pike. Scafell Pike is the highest mountain in England and consists of a steep ascent involving some easy scrambling in places. Once at the summit, you’ll descend in darkness before trying to catch some sleep before the drive to Snowdonia. Please note all groups must leave Wasdale Head by midnight.
Day 3: Snowdon
Your final peak awaits as you drive on the Pen y Pass at the high end of the Llanberis Pass. You’ll follow a rocky trail along the Pyg track at the top of Snowdonia National Park in Wales. Resting at the top for some group photos and impromptu celebrations, you head back to your minibus and drive back to Chester. Please note: all groups must leave Llanberis by 12pm.
Sponsorship Options
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Registration fee: £95. Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £95.
Remaining cost of trip: £460 paid approximately 9 weeks before your challenge to the event organisers Charity Challenge.
Fundraising target: Raise as much as you can!
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Registration fee: £95. Pay a non-refundable registration fee of £95.
Fundraising target: £935. We ask that you have raised £748 (80%) 11 weeks before your challenge, and the remaining £187 (20%) within 4 weeks of completing the challenge.
This event is organised by Charity Challenge.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the events team events@thebraintumourcharity.org or call 01252 237867.
Event details
When: 30 May – 1 June 2025
Registration fee: £95*
Sponsorship: £935
*Use code 25BIRTHDAY for 25% off your reg fee for 25 days! Ends midnight 4th July 2024.
Supporting you
You’ll receive support from the Events Team including:
- email updates
- a link to our fundraising resources
- a t-shirt to wear for the event
- access to a Facebook Group for our challengers