DATE: 6-8 June 2025
DURATION: 2 nights/3 days
LOCATION: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, Snowdon
ACCOMMODATION: Fort William hotel
TRIP RATING: Essentials
ABILITY: Extremely challenging*
PRICE: £649
Note: This trip is capped at 24 people only. This is because of mini bus size and availability. Once this trip is sold out, we cannot add any further spaces.
The National Three Peaks Challenge offers an incredible opportunity to conquer a bucket-list adventure alongside like-minded women in an inspiring group setting. Over the course of this exhilarating weekend, participants will summit Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis—tackling 25 miles of walking and 9,500 feet of vertical ascent.
The experience includes one night’s accommodation, expert guidance from Mountain Leaders and mini-bus travel between all three mountains. With round-trip transportation, supportive team, and a WhatsApp group for connecting with fellow attendees in advance, this challenge is the perfect way to tick off this bucket list challenge, in a supportive and empowering environment.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ An opportunity to tick of a bucket list challenge and do it with like-minded women
✓ Pick up on Friday in Manchester and return transfer back to Manchester on Sunday
✓ Qualified and insured mini-bus driver for the duration of the challenge
✓ 1 x nights accommodation in twin bedrooms in Fort William
✓ Welcome and introduction with your host
✓ Briefing session with our Mountain Leaders for the challenge
✓ 1 x evening meal the night before the challenge begins
✓ 1 x early morning breakfast at Fort William hotel
✓ Guided N3P challenge to the summit of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis
✓ 1 x group celebratory group meet with drinks and food at the finish!
✓ A finishers medal and certificate for every attendee
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
✓ Group first aid kit with qualified first aider
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the pick up, or outside of the stated times
✕ Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects)
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above*
*(note: food will not be included during the hiking element as we will be out on the mountain – please bring lots of food and snacks with you, and you can store it in the fridge overnight)
✕ Personal equipment (e.g. walking boots, rucksack, waterproof jacket and trousers, torch, hat and gloves)
Accommodation
One nights’ twin room accommodation with breakfast included on the Friday evening. Our second night will be spent on Scafell Pike, during the challenge, and then there will be an opportunity to sleep on the mini bus as we travel down to Snowdonia.
Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement of £90 per person
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Pick up at Manchester
- Check-in to your accommodation
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Briefing session, equipment check and route planning with your mountain leaders
- Welcome dinner
- Time to unwind
Saturday
- Early morning breakfast (approx. 6am)
- Final safety briefing with mountain leaders before setting off!
- Guided N3P challenge to the summit of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis
- Begin ascent to Ben Nevis, with estimated round trip of of around 5½ hours.
- Drive from Scotland to the Lake District to summit Scafell Pike. Evening ascent of Scafell Pike with estimated round trip of approx. 4½ hours.
Sunday
- Night time transfer and early morning ascent, from the Lake District to Snowdonia to summit Snowdon, with estimated round trip of approximately 4 hours.
- Celebration at the base of Snowdon after we finish!!!
- A medal and certificate for every attendee who finishes the challenge!
- An opportunity to tick of a bucket list challenge and do it with like-minded women.
- Return transfer back to Manchester
Getting here
The starting point for the weekend is in the middle of the Grampian Mountains National Park, in the town of Fort William, around 2 hours from Inverness. The nearest airport Glasgow, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Food
✓ 1 x evening meal the night before the challenge begins
✓ 1 x early morning breakfast at our Fort William hotel
✓ 1 x celebratory meet with drinks and food at the finish!
Getting here
If you are based in the south of the UK we recommend you fly to Glasgow International Airport and then catch the return train from Manchester. This saves you a lot of time in the vehicle.
Pick up and drop off points are: Manchester Airport or Manchester Piccadilly Station
Pick-up times are the day of the trip and drop off is during the afternoon of the last day of the event. We aim to finish in Snowdon by mid afternoon on the last day of each event and, therefore, your drop off should be no later than 6pm on the Sunday evening. However, there are no guarantees as it depends on the speed of your group. If you are making your own way to Fort William for the start of your challenge you should arrive the Friday afternoon/evening in time for the evening briefing and to be ready for the start of the challenge the next day.
BOOK NOW
Be quick – we’re limited to just 24 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
Important: Please note we have done a huge amount of market research when looking at this unique once-in-a-lifetime challenge. We have compared our pricing against 10+ other companies delivering the same trip, and we have then added additional extras exclusive to you, that often are not included with other packages, when booking with us. Whilst this trip is not cheap, we have no doubt this challenge will be an incredible experience and we can’t wait to complete it with you.
FAQs
How hard is the National Three Peaks challenge?
This event is a highly challenging event and we will be recommending a training schedule in the run up to this event. We do not accept responsibility for any attendees fitness levels and it is up to you to train appropriately for this challenge.
Can I do this challenge and raise money for charity?
We would love all participants in this challenge to raise money for charity, but this is optional as we know this isn’t for everyone. This is an extremely difficult challenge to complete and we believe this event provides the perfect opportunity for you to fundraise for a charity. The Outdoor Adventure Girls charity of the year is Refuge, but we also understand you may have others close to your heart. Most charities have sponsorship packs that will help support you – including offering a sponsorship form to track fundraising.
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small day pack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and LOTS OF FOOD!!!
*a full kit list will be sent out to guests prior to the event.
OTHER THINGS
- The timings for this event can change due to fitness, weather or traffic – you will be alerted to any changes via our WhatsApp group.
- You need to be fit, please think about the training you will do in the run up to this challenge. You will be sent a training plan once you have booked with suggestions on where you should be ability-wise. This trip includes lots of walking over steep, uneven terrain.
- No mountaineering experience required, but we highly recommend you get out in the mountains as part of your training to fully experience what it will be like.
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
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