How hard is the Welsh 3000s?
Total distance is about 50km with a height gain close to 4000m, the Welsh 3000s completed inside 24hrs is brutally tough, but a fantastic challenge. To complete the challenge over 2 days is still very difficult. Not one to be underestimated but achievable by anyone with a good level of fitness.
How long does it take to walk the Welsh 3000?
Seasoned fell runners will take around 12 – 16 hours (road to road). The rest of us are looking at times closer to 20 hours when completed inside a single day. A gentler and more enjoyable way to go about it is to break the route down into three bitesize chunks and complete it over three days!
How many miles is the Welsh 3000?
The length is about 24 miles, but the walks to the start point and down from the finish point can take it to over 30 miles in total.
How many Welsh 3000 are there?
Welsh 3000s are the 15 mountains in Wales with a height over 3,000 feet (914.4 m). Geographically they fall within three ranges, but close enough to make it possible to reach all 15 summits within 24 hours, a challenge known as the Welsh 3000s challenge.
Which is hardest of the three peaks?
Ben Nevis is purportedly the hardest mountain (and highest peak) of the Three Peaks Challenge. That’s why people tend to do it first if they’re taking the 24 hour challenge.
How long does it take to do the Welsh 3 Peaks?
The Welsh Three Peaks includes a total walking distance of 17 miles (27.4km) and an ascent of 2334 metres (7657ft), usually in less than 24-hours. That’s more ascent than the Yorkshire Three Peaks over a shorter walking distance.
How many mountains are over 3000 feet in the UK?
The English 3000ft’ers comprise 6 Mountains that rise above 915m (3000ft) with at least 30m (100ft) of reascent on all sides.
How many castles are there in Wales?
Wales is often called ‘the land of castles’ – there are 427 of them! If you visit Wales you’re almost certain to see one. If you live here you’re probably familiar with quite a few. Cadw looks after 44 castles — each one is unique.
What’s harder to climb Ben Nevis or Snowdon?
Snowdon is 1085m high compared to Ben Nevis at 1345m high. If Snowdon took you 6 hours, Ben Nevis will take you 8 hours. (From Pen y Pass on the Pyg Track there is 870m of ascent over 5.9km.) Most people who take on the walk up Ben Nevis do make it to the top and back down.