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Welsh 3000s Challenge

May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept, Oct £649 pp

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The Welsh peaks offer some of the finest mountain scenery in the UK and this is a great way to enjoy them.  If you have either attempted or achieved the ‘Three Peaks’ and are keen for another challenge which requires less amount of time spent in a vehicle then this may be the challenge for you!

 

Quick Facts

  • 3 days’ guiding by qualified mountain leaders
  • 3 nights’ twin room accommodation in a good quality B&B or hotel with ensuite or private bathroom and breakfast (Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement)
  • Briefing and kit check the night before the walk
  • Many years experience in Snowdonia and Wales
  • Expert driving team.  Please note that for safety reasons we adhere to all road traffic safety regulations
  • You need to have good fitness and a head for heights
  • This trip is best run between May and October
  • Open dates or bespoke courses for individuals to larger groups – just ask if the date you want is not listed

About & Details

This challenge is to summit the 15 peaks of Snowdonia all above 3000ft in 3 consecutive days with up to 10 hours of continuous walking each day.  The peaks are across 3 mountain ranges; The Carneddau, The Glynderau and  Snowdon Massif, traversing over rocky peaks and ridges with amazing views – weather permitting.  In the evening you will have time to relax and reflect on the achievements of the day.

We aim to complete a range per day and walk them in a North to South direction, finishing on the highest peak in Wales, Snowdon.  Our base is a comfortable hotel/inn in Snowdonia which has good access to each of the three ranges.

Inclusions

  • Professional event organisation
  • Qualified mountain leaders
  • Transport to and from the accommodation on the walking days
  • Evening briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need
  • Three nights twin room accommodation with breakfast.  Single rooms are available at a supplement
  • Group first aid kit with qualified first aider
Exclusions
  • Travel to the start and finish points of the trip
  • Lunches and evening meals, beverages
  • Personal Insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)

Optional Extras

Single Room Supplement £70.00 per person per night (£225 per person for the 3 nights), subject to availability.

Please select from Optional Extras at Checkout.

Departures

We usually meet on Thursday evening and complete the challenge on Friday-Sunday.  However, if you would like to take part in this challenge on any other date, please contact us.

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Itinerary

  • Thursday

    Your guide, who is a qualified mountain leader, will meet you at your accommodation on the Thursday evening for a briefing on the upcoming trip as well as a kit check and then complete the peaks from Friday to Sunday.  You stay in the same accommodation each night and we transfer you to and from this place in the mornings and evenings.  There is about 20 minutes in the vehicle each way per day.

  • Friday - Carneddau

    The first day is a purely walking day

    Pen Yr Ole Wen – 3208ft
    Carnedd Dafydd – 3425ft
    Yr Elen – 3156ft
    Carnedd Llewelyn – 3490ft
    Foel Grach – 3202ft
    Carnedd Gwenllian – 3038ft
    Foel Fras – 3090ft

  • Saturday - Glyderau

    The second day involves some scrambling up Tryfan followed by walking

    Tryfan – 3011ft
    Glyder Fawr – 3284ft
    Glyder Fach – 3261ft
    Y Garn – 3106ft
    Elidir Fawr – 3031ft

  • Sunday - Snowdon Range

    The third day involves a ridge walk across Crib Goch before walking to the summit of Snowdon

    Crib Goch – 3028ft
    Garnedd Ugain – 3494ft
    Snowdon – 3560ft

Notes:

This itinerary is a guide only.  It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members’ fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary.

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Charity Information

How to take part for Charity

For more details of how fundraising works please read our step by step guide here or contact us for help.

Maximum Adventure work with lots of charities to offer our events as fundraising opportunities.  You can find our Charity Events from the ‘Menu’ in the corner of your screen or from our homepage.  If your chosen charity is not listed, please contact us and we will be happy to approach them on your behalf.

Self Funding

With the self-funding fundraising method, you personally cover the full cost of the challenge.  This option means that there is no minimum sponsorship target due, but we encourage you to raise as much money as you can for the charity.

Why book with us

We know you have a choice of companies providing trips for your next adventures. Here are some of the reasons you should choose to travel with Maximum Adventure:

  • We are an established adventure travel business
  • We have been trading since 2002
  • We are financially protected in accordance with the 1992 travel regulation
  • Knowledgeable and available office staff
  • Qualified leaders and guides with ascents ranging from Ben Nevis to Mount Everest
  • All activities are risk assessed
  • We will provide you with the best service available
  • We are aware this is your holiday/your challenge and will do our best to make it an enjoyable and rewarding experience
  • We have many repeat clients stretching back over a number of years
20+ years adventure organisation experience
Full liability & financial protection
Leading provider of high quality adventure challenges
Great team of staff to support you

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