Welsh 3000s Challenge
All 15 mountains in Wales over 3,000 feet – Yr Wyddfa, Crib Goch, the Glyderau, Tryfan and the Carneddau – in one superb high-level journey through Snowdonia. Take it on in 24 hours, over a weekend or across three days.
The finest UK mountain challenge, and one of the hardest. Fully guided, with a support vehicle and transport.
“Dave’s our “guide for life”. He’s brought us up and down Mount Toubkal, we have plans for Elbrus, he does local Bristol climbing on the Avon Gorge, Welsh 3000s, trail marathons.”
G. Comeau – Guided climbing and mountains
The Finest Mountain Challenge in Wales
To complete the Welsh 3000s you need to stand on top of all 15 mountains in Wales over 3,000 ft – happily, they’re all clustered around the Snowdonia mountain range. The peaks themselves cover around 26 miles, and the walk in and out takes it to around 31 miles (50 km).
With nearly 4,000 m of height gain – like walking up and down Ben Nevis three times – and several sections of grade 1 scrambling, including the famous Crib Goch ridge and Tryfan, this is a challenge for very fit hill walkers and runners who are comfortable on rough, exposed ground.
Three Ranges, Fifteen Summits
Over two days you’ll do the Snowdon range and the Glyderau on day one and the Carneddau on day two; over three days, one range a day. The route may vary with conditions – see the full route map.
- The Snowdon range3 peaksYr Wyddfa/Snowdon 1,085 m, Crib y Ddysgl 1,065 m and Crib Goch 923 m – including the famous knife-edge ridge.
- The Glyderau5 peaksElidir Fawr 924 m, Y Garn 947 m, Glyder Fawr 1,001 m, Glyder Fach 994 m and Tryfan 918 m.
- The Carneddau7 peaksPen yr Ole Wen 978 m, Carnedd Dafydd 1,044 m, Carnedd Llewelyn 1,064 m, Yr Elen 962 m, Foel Grach 976 m, Garnedd Uchaf 926 m and Foel-fras 942 m.
- The finishCelebrateA medal and challenge merchandise for everyone who completes the challenge.
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24 Hours, a Weekend or Three Days
The ultimate test
- Meet in Llanberis around 4:15 am for a briefing and kit check
- Very high fitness and long mountain days needed
- Trail running shoes recommended
The most popular option
- Day 1: the Snowdon range and the Glyderau
- Day 2: the Carneddau
- Usually a 6 am start from Llanberis
One range a day
- A more relaxed pace
- Walking boots are fine
- Ideal for strong walkers new to scrambling
Want a step up to the 3000s? Try the Snowdonia 10 Peak Challenge first – it’s shorter and has no scrambling.
Expert Guides and Full Support
Included
- A minimum of two experienced mountain guides✓
- Radios for the whole team✓
- Minibus transport around the challenge✓
- Support vehicle for kit, food and layers✓
- Hot and cold drinks and snacks at aid stations✓
- Challenge medal and merchandise✓
- Equipment to borrow on request✓
Not included
- Accommodation (unless requested or a private group)–
- Your own food for the day–
- Personal kit and spending money–
Price
From £295
per person for the two-day challenge. Private groups, 24-hour and three-day challenges are priced to suit – get in touch.
- DistanceAround 50 km (31 miles)
- AscentNearly 4,000 m
- ScramblingGrade 1 sections
- Meeting pointLlanberis
Be Ready for the Challenge
Fitness
You need to be a very fit hill walker or runner, used to long days and happy moving quickly on rough ground.
Scrambling
Grade 1 scrambling on Crib Goch, Tryfan and the Glyderau – our guides carry ropes and group shelters.
Safety
A minimum of two guides and radios for everyone, so people can withdraw or miss a peak if needed.
Footwear
Trail shoes for the 24-hour challenge; walking boots are fine over two or three days.
Kit
Rucksack, full waterproofs, warm layers, hat, gloves, head torch and personal medication. Full kit list on booking.
Food
Bring plenty of food you want to eat – you’ll be burning a huge amount of energy.
What Our Groups Say
“Dave’s our “guide for life”. He’s brought us up and down Mount Toubkal, we have plans for Elbrus, he does local Bristol climbing on the Avon Gorge, Welsh 3000s, trail marathons.”
G. ComeauGuided climbing and mountains
“All of the guides were extremely supportive and had the group’s best interest at the forefront of everything we did, they were also very knowledgeable about the mountains and what lay ahead of us.”
CC ProjectsGuided mountain challenge
“Highly recommended. Dave was a great guide, super fun and a good photographer too, capturing all the best bits of our expedition.”
Ms A. ChallansGuided challenge
“Thanks to everyone for a wonderful day out. Team morale was brilliant and really helped push us onwards and upwards! Excellent service from your team who looked after all of us, especially those of us who struggled!”
Hazel HWMountain challenge
“Dave Talbot – Adventure Events provided a safe and very enjoyable experience with plenty of encouragement and support in a very friendly and enthusiastic manner. They clearly enjoy what they do.”
Patrick NTMountain challenge
“Dave understood exactly what our objectives of the day were, excellent value for money. Dave was the most professional, and clearly knew his stuff. I’d definitely look to Dave for guiding in the Alps, Scotland, Wales or elsewhere.”
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Plan Your Welsh 3000s
Tell us how many of you there are, your dates and whether you want 24 hours, two days or three, and Dave will come back to you – usually within one working day.