Reach the summits of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is part of the exceptionally beautiful Pennine range, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. During this challenge you’ll take on a tough 25 miles walking the famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks; Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-Y-Ghent – all in less than 12hrs!
This challenge is a great opportunity to test your limits, whether you’re a devoted walker or fairly new to the hills, as you will ascend an incredible 1585m. You’ll need a reasonable level of fitness to complete the challenge but the panoramic views from the 3 summits are unrivalled.
We specialise in running our mountain challenges as small group events to ensure a strong camaraderie within the challenge team. Our small instructor to client ratios guarantee you a highly personal experience – our expert guides will know you by name and support you on every step of the journey!
This incredible mountain adventure is not to be underestimated, but the sense of achievement and satisfaction you’ll gain completing this challenge is amazing.
Yorkshire 3 peaks Challenge Stats
- Total Distance: 25 Miles
- Ascent: 1585m
- Estimated Time: 12 hours
- Difficulty Level: 2/5 – a moderately hard challenge
what's included?
- Experienced and qualified Mountain Leaders
- Low Instructor to client ratio (1:12)
- Transport from various locations in the South East
- Bunkhouse accommodation
- Catering throughout the challenge
- Pre-challenge information pack (includes 12-week fitness plan and equipment guidance)
- An eco-friendly adventure (we're a carbon neutral company)
- Certificate of achievement
If you're keen to take on a bit more of a challenge, why not take on the UK 3 Peaks Challenge? Or, for the ultimate mountain adventure, try the Welsh 3000s Challenge?
Information
Season
April to October (the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is not a single event that runs on one particular date – you can complete it whenever you decide to take the plunge!)
Duration
3 day trip, 12 hour challenge
Group Size
8-12 (for larger group bookings, visit the ‘Groups’ section below)
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18 Fitness level: A reasonable level of fitness is required to complete this challenge
hatt adventures team
Mountain Leaders – You’ll be guided by an expert instructor who holds a Mountain Leader qualification and has experience of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks or other endurance mountain challenges. All Hatt Adventures group leaders are wilderness first aid trained and maintain radio communication with the support team during the challenge.
Support Team – Your support team's job is to transport you from peak to peak, as well as provide moral support (not to be underestimated!) and back up mountain safety to the Mountain Leader(s) if required.
Training for the yorkshire 3 peaks
We provide a full training package to ensure you are well-prepared for your challenge. This includes a fitness training program put together by our fitness endurance specialists, plus important information on walking boots, clothing, equipment, and the best places to buy them from.
We also run regular Mountain Training Days in various beautiful locations across the UK, which will give you the opportunity to try out your equipment, break in your boots and test your fitness.
Fundraising for Charity
If you are completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge to raise money for charity, you’ll need to book your space and pay the standard event fee. With all challenge logistics – including transport from the South East – included, you’ll have more time to focus on raising money for your worthy cause!
Organising a Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge fundraising event for a larger group? Check out the ‘Groups’ section below for extra info!
Conservation and THE Yorkshire 3 peaks
Every year, thousands of people attempt this challenge in small unsupported groups or as large organised events. At Hatt Adventures we are very aware of the environmental impact this is having, which is why we run our challenges in a responsible way. We plan our timings to ensure that we are not disturbing the local residents at unsocial hours of the night and we ensure that all our clients are fully briefed on the environmental impact the events can have on the mountains and how to minimise them. We also only run small events, thus reducing our impact on the mountain trails.
Groups
Group Price
£4,950 for up to 12 people
We can cater for larger private groups and can arrange various, transport, catering and accommodation options.
challenge teams
Depending on the size of the event, we may transport your group in multiple minibuses. If this is the case, we will divide you into smaller groups for the duration of the challenge. You will be able to choose your group (depending on your fitness level and mountain walking experience) on the first evening but once in your group, you will not be able to change as the minibuses won’t always be together.
Itinerary
Day 1
Is a travel day by minibus to the Yorkshire Dales and is the perfect opportunity to start getting to know the rest of the challenge crew by sharing your experiences of hard training days prior to the event. We will be stopping en route for a quick lunch and when we arrive at our accommodation, there will be a warm cup of tea awaiting you. In the evening we will run through any questions, check kit and give a mountain safety briefing, before going to bed for a good nights sleep!
Day 2
An early start to the day, with a nice filling breakfast. We then travel by minibus to Horton Bridge and start The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge!
Day 3
After a slightly more relaxing start of the day and maybe a few more body aches, we will start our journey back to the South, with a great smile on our face and some of the most memorable moments in our mind.
Locations
Yorkshire Dales National Park - Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-Y-Ghent
Equipment
Equipment supplied
All mountain safety equipment supplied.
Equipment needed
Walking boots / approach shoes, small rucksack (25 litres), waterproof top and trousers, fleece or warm top, hat and gloves, whistle, head torch, water bottles (min of 1.5lts). We will provide you with a full kit list upon booking.
Equipment shop
Take a look at our online shop for any equipment you might want for your outdoor adventures. We stock a variety of equipment and can give expert advice if you have any queries. Choose to collect your order on a course (free of charge) and your instructor will have it ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
Transport
Day 1
Pick up points: Brighton (Train Station), London (Heathrow Airport Terminal 5), Birmingham and Manchester.
Day 2
Minibus support throughout challenge.
Day 3
Drop off points: Manchester, Birmingham, London (Heathrow Airport Terminal 5) and Brighton (Train Station).
Accommodation
Day 1
1 night bunkhouse accommodation.
Day 2
1 night bunkhouse accommodation.
Day 3
Accommodation not required.
Catering
Day 1
Lunch - (Self-catered) at the services as we drive North.
Dinner - (Included) we usually stop at a pub en route or near the accommodation.
Day 2
Breakfast - (Included) buffet-style breakfast.
Lunch - (Included) packed lunch.
Dinner - (Included) at one of the check points.
Day 3
Breakfast - (Included) buffet-style breakfast.
Lunch - (Self catered) at the services as we drive South.