Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks)
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Welsh 3000 Challenge (14 Peaks)
The Welsh 3000 Challenge is a guided mountain journey that traverses all peaks over 3000 feet in Snowdonia. The route covers approximately 50 km with a total height gain of nearly 4000 m. Designated peaks on the route include Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Crib y Ddysgl, Crib Goch, Elidir Fawr, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Pen yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Yr Elen, Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach, Garnedd Uchaf, and Foel-fras.
Participants can choose between two main formats:
- 20hr Challenge: A continuous journey intended to be completed within a 20-hour window.
- 2 day Challenge: The route is spread over two days of activity.
The event offers distinct pace options for both runners and walkers. The run option involves a steady jog on easier sections and walking elsewhere, while the walk option focuses on completing the journey within the chosen timeframe. Because the route includes sections of exposed scrambling, such as the knife-edged ridge of Crib Goch, a good level of fitness and previous hill walking experience are recommended.
The challenge is led by qualified Mountain Leaders and Mountaineering Instructors with a low staff-to-participant ratio of 1:4. Support is provided at three key road crossing locations where participants can access food and drinks. Transport back to the start location is included for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
