Welsh 3000's Challenge
At a Glance
Private Guided price: From £750
Difficulty: Extreme
Distance: 32 miles (50 km)
Total ascent: 3800m
Time: 24 hours/ 3 Days
The Welsh 3000's is an incredibly tough challenge and one of the best mountain adventures in the UK. This guided walk takes in the 15 peaks in Wales over 3000 feet which are spread over three mountain ranges in the Snowdonia National Park. The spectacular views can be enjoyed as a 24 hour challenge or as a multiple day challenge.
Welsh 3000's: Guided Walk
Typical Itinerary
The itinerary is an example of possible timings and is subject to change
3 Days
Day 1 - The Snowdon Group
Day 2 - The Glyders
Day 3 - The Carneddau
24 Hours
03:30 - Meet Mountain Leader/ Welcome briefing
03:40 - Shuttle to Pen y Pass to start walk
Snowdon Group
04:00 - Start challenge on Snowdon Group
04:49 - Watch sunrise from Crib Goch
08:30 - Breakfast in Nant Peris (coffee, tea, croissants)
The Glyders
09:00 - Continue walk up Elidir Fawr
17:00 - Complete Glyders, snacks in the Ogwen Valley
The Carneddau
17:30 - Final major climb up Pen yr Ole Wen
21:45 - Complete challenge
21:47 - Watch sunset (ideally from Foel Fras)
Who is it for?
To complete the challenge in under 24 hours you will need to be extremely fit. The 3 day challenge is still a challenge and is the more enjoyable option as you will have more time to soak in the views.
What's included?
You will get a totally bespoke service from our company for guiding the Welsh 3000's.
Included in every booking is a Mountain Leader for each mountain, first aid, plus friendly and professional support to answer all your questions.
We offer an affordable option of just guiding on the mountains. In addition, we can add a support vehicle for each valley and transport.
What equipment do I need?
We will send you a detailed kit list upon booking and again shortly before the event.
Normal hiking gear is needed and this varies a little depending on the time of year and the forecast. Items that are always required which you may need to go out and buy include head torch, walking boots/ walking shoes (not trainers), a waterproof jacket and a rucksack.
We can give you advice about what to buy if you have booked onto one of our walks.
Where does it start?
The challenge usually starts on the Snowdon Group so you will usually meet the guide at Pen y Pass car park.
We will send you detailed Event Notes by email before the walk which will include an itinerary, where and when to meet plus parking instructions.
Instructors
All of our instructors are fully qualified Mountain Leaders with a minimum of a 16 hour First Aid certificate. All participants are covered by our Public Liability Insurance.
The Welsh 3000's: Description
The Welsh 3000's are all the peaks in Wales over 3000ft (914m). All 15 peaks lie in the three major ranges of Snowdonia; The Snowdon Group, The Glyderau and The Carneddau. They are linked via a linear hiking route which includes a couple of Grade 1 scrambles. Most notable of these is Crib Goch which is weather dependant.
This is a serious challenge when attempted over three days and is one of the toughest mountain challenges of it's kind in the UK when attempted in under 24 hours.
The Welsh 3000's are...
