The Welsh 3000s are the 15 mountains in Wales that have a height of 3000 feet or more. Geographically they fall within three ranges: The  Snowdon Massif , The Glyderau, and The Carneddau. ​The total journey is 50km with nearly 4000m of ascent. 

THE MOUNTAINS

The Snowdon Massif
1. Snowdon, 3559ft (1085m)
2. Crib y Ddysgl, 3494ft
​3. Crib Goch, 3028ft​

The Glyderau
4. Elidir Fawr, 3031ft
5. Y Garn, 3106ft
6. Glyder Fawr, 3284ft
7. Glyder Fach, 3261ft
​8. Tryfan, 3011ft (918 m)​

The Carneddau
9. Pen yr Ole Wen, 3208ft
10. Carnedd Dafydd, 3425ft
11. Carnedd Llewelyn, 3490ft
12. Yr Elen, 3156ft
13. Foel Grach, 3202ft
14. Garnedd Uchaf, 3038ft
15. Foel-fras, 3090ft

~ The elevation profile, you need to be hill fit! ~

15 PEAKS in 15 HOURS

Traditionally the challenge target is 24 hours but we prefer to be eating, drinking, and sleeping when it's dark so we target 15 hours or less. We can make this achievable by providing expert planning & guiding, and full support before, during, and after the challenge. 

​To complete you will need to be hill fit and have a head for heights, particularly for the Crib Goch section:

IS IT FOR ME?

If you want a mountain challenge that will test your physical and mental resolve than you are in the right ball park. Some ridges are exposed with steep drops so a head for heights will be required. The ascents/descents are very strenuous so you will need to be "hill-fit". Note that it is far more strenuous and requires more stamina than the National 3 Peaks Challenge. It is also a great deal more rewarding than the 3 Peaks Challenge, and more environmentally friendly! We won't necessarily be running but we will be moving quickly over mountainous terrain with limited "rests". 

DISTANCE & HEIGHT GAIN

The distance from the top of the first peak (Snowdon) to the last peak (Foel Fras) is around 38 km. Note with the walk-in to the first peak, and walk-out from the last peak added you should expect a total distance of 50km. The total height gain is just under 4000m.

WEATHER

Weather will happen. The impact that high winds, dense fog, persistent rain, cold, and heat can have on such a challenge is significant. In certain conditions it will take longer than planned, and in severe conditions we will re-sort to Plan B.

Billy leaving Snowdon behind, on his way to Crib Goch, May 2018

TESTIMONIALS

"I wanted to say a very sincere and huge thanks for a brilliant challenge. It is a really tough day but I loved it!"
​- Russell

"I'd previously had two, independent failed attempts at the Welsh 3000s. Under Mike's guidance success was never in doubt, bloody hard though!"
​-​ Ed

"Mike and Steve went the extra mile to make the whole experience a thrilling, exhausting, superb weekend!"
- ​Paul

COST: £ 225

Included:
+ Two nights accommodation in Pen Y Pass YHA
+ Full guiding by qualified and experienced mountain leaders
+ Food & fluid during the challenge with three strategically placed aid stations
+ Valley support vehicle available throughout
+ GPS tracking so friends & family can watch your progress live
+ Transport from end point back to Pen Y Pas/Llanberis
+ Comprehensive gear & training advice, professional nutrition strategy
​+ Event photos
+ Pick up/drop off at Llanberis/Bangor station by prior arrangement

WHEN

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th June (Private Group).
​Other dates available for groups of 6 or more.

Craig picks his way along Crib Goch

We use our extensive experience of multi-day adventure racing, leading groups in the mountains, and sports nutrition to help the team achieve a successful completion. With strategically placed feed stations, a valley support team, and the optimum route choice we maximise your chance of success in a quick time.

All you need to do is turn up hill-fit and determined. If you can complete a half marathon in 1hr 30min or a marathon in 3hr 45mins then you are in the right ball park. Of course this needs to be coupled with competent movement in mountainous terrain.

A full itinerary with detailed timings will be sent out after booking if you have any questions please just ask mike@weswimrun.org.

GETTING HERE

Pete's Eats is in the village of Llanberis. 

ACCOMMODATION

We can recommend staying at Pete's Eats, Pen Y Pass YHA, Llanberis YHA, The Heights or Ben's Bunkhouse. There's plenty of other options too. Early booking recommended.