Snowdonia
Welsh 3000s
UK Walking Challenges
Trek up & over 15 of Snowdonia, Wales’ finest 3000ft peaks
| Peaks: | Snowdon section: |
| Distance: | 50 km |
| Height Gain: | 4000 metres |
| Challenge Duration: | 24 hours or 2 days |
| Meeting Point: | Llanberis |
| Nearest Station: | Bangor |
| Meet Time: | 06:00 hrs |
| Start Time: | 07:00 hrs |
| Break Stops: | 2 - Nant Peris and Llyn Ogwen |
Difficulty level: Hard
The Welsh 3000s is an amazing and life changing challenge. It is brutal if completed within 24 hours and should not be underestimated. However it is totally achievable by anyone with a good level of fitnessand a good head for heights (even though it is a huge step up from the Yorkshire Three Peaks or even the National Three Peaks.)
It climbs all fifteen 3000 foot high mountains in the Snowdonia National Park in a single continuous push with the actual route going through three distinct zones; the Snowdonia massif, the Glyders and the Carneddau and generally is run from south to north.
There are a few sections of exposed climbing and scrambling includingCrib Goch and Tryfan (The only peak outside Scotland where the summit cannot be attained without the use of one’s hands).
Since it is such a tough challenge when one tries to complete it in 24 hours we offer a two day version that is a bit more leisurely! The record for doing the Welsh 3000s is four hours and 20 minutes – atotally unbelievable time! These official timings are recorded from the first to the last peak and do not take into account the ascent or descent from these peaks.
The main route begins at Pen y Pass at the summit of the Llanberis
pass and finishes 50 km later in the northern part of the park near the
seaside town of Llanfairfechan.
Up for the challenge?
Available dates
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Itinerary
06:00 Meet in Llanberis
06:15 Registration
06:30 Transfer to Pen Y Pass
07:00 Commence Challenge
07:30 Begin Crib Goch
08:00 Crib Goch Summit
08:30 Garnedd Ugain summit
10:00 Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa Summit
11:00 Nant Peris – Break and refreshments
13:45 Elidir Fawr Summit
14:45 Y Garn Summit
15:30 Glyder Fawr Summit
16:30 Glyder Fach Summit
17:30 Tryfan Summit
18:45 Llyn Ogwen – Break and refreshments
21:00 Pen yr Ole Wen Summit
21:30 Carnedd Dafydd Summit
22:00 Carnedd Llewelyn Summit
22:30 Yr Elen Summit
23:30 Foel Grach Summit
00:00 Carnedd Gwenllian Summit
00:30 Foel Fras Summit
03:00 Finish at the end car park
Cost: £170 per person
Price includes:
Fully qualified mountain leaders
Full insurance
Hot drinks at break points
Healthy snack at each break
Re-usable Peak Cup
Support vehicle
Price doesn't include:
Travel to and from start point
Accommodation
Your main food
Important things to know...
- It’s tough
- It’s long
- It’s rewarding
- Make sure your boots fit, are waterproof, comfy.
- Pack light – don’t bring heavy items you don’t need.
- Stay over in a quaint B&B is recommended.
- Walking poles are great – if you have them, use them
- If it’s sunny, take sunglasses, sun cream and a sun hat.
- It’s ok to come along on your own as an individual. There are so many likeminded folks, you’ll make friends very quickly!
