National 3 peaks challenge

07/06/2023

Snowdon Mountain Railway trains to return to the summit for the first time since 2019 after historic upgrade: https://rb.gy/yyqis

24/02/2023

The car park is notoriously difficult to grab a space

21/02/2023

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=653983250068504&id=100063705032596

O 1 Ebrill 2023 ymlaen, bydd rhaid rhagarchebu lle i barcio ym Mhen y Pass.

Bydd y system rhagarchebu lleoedd parcio ar gael o ganol mis Mawrth ymlaen.

Mae modd hefyd cyrraedd y maes parcio drwy ddefnyddio gwasanaeth bws Sherpa’r Wyddfa.

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31/05/2021

If venturing into the hills ... or anywhere for that matter .... please take care and be prepared ... be smart about your adventure:
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Be AdventureSmart Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: Do I have the right GEAR? Do I know what the WEATHER will be like? Am I confident I have the KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS for the day? Be Covid Smart ; BE ADVENTURESMART Ask yourself 3 questions before you set off: Do I have the right GEAR? Do I k...

28/07/2020

24/07/2020

Thoughts people?

Emergency parking measures introduced around Snowdon after weekend chaos https://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2020/07/24/emergency-parking-measures-introduced-around-snowdon-after-weekend-chaos

23/07/2020

Details of days and times for Pen-y-Pass car park closure

16/05/2020

10/02/2020

The National 3 Peaks challenge is without doubt one of the most popular challenge events in the UK, attracting thousands to attempt the event each year. It’s an amazing challenge, visiting the summits of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, covering a distance of approximately 23 miles and climbing almost 10,000 feet. You don’t need to be a super-fit athlete to successfully complete this challenge, it’s within the capability of most reasonably active individuals, however preparing for the challenge can greatly increase your chances of success.
There is no ‘official’ route for the National 3 Peaks challenge but most start the event at Ben Nevis, adopting a north to south route. It is traditional to try to complete the challenge within 24 hours but, again, this is not an official ‘rule’, you can take as long as you want!

The popularity of the National 3 Peaks challenge has created certain problems for all 3 locations but in particular for the small hamlet of Wasdale Head. In the Summer months it is overwhelmed with participants attempting the challenge and facilities struggle to cope with the sheer numbers of people. Car parking is at a premium during these months at all 3 locations. Accommodation is also at a premium during Summer months so advance planning is essential. June and July are particularly busy months. Participants are now encouraged to consider attempting the challenge to avoid the busier months of June and July. Whenever you attempt the challenge please consider the residents of all three areas, in particular Wasdale Head and surrounding area.
Remember: be respectful, be courteous, be kind, leave only footprints and take only photographs - but don’t forget to have fun!

03/05/2019

04/03/2019

Interesting srticle .... to sign or not to sign?

what's your opinion?

Scafell Pike is a big draw for walkers but too often they are not properly prepared, rescuers say.

08/02/2019

Planners will hear an application by the National Trust to build two new toilet blocks at the foot of England’s highest mountain. The conservation charity has submitted plans to the Lake District National Park Authority for the facilities at Wasdale Head and Lake Head

10/04/2018

19/03/2018

Visitors to Wales' highest mountain could have to pay towards the cost of maintaining Snowdonia.

22/01/2018

A walker is missing on Ben Nevis in severe conditions after two others were rescued. Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was alerted on Sunday afternoon when the group reported themselves in difficulty

16/01/2018

Good news: