01
978m
Scafell Pike
England’s highest mountain and the defining summit of the challenge.
The 3 Peaks Series / 02
Lake District Three Peaks
A rugged high-level journey across three summits in England’s most dramatic mountain landscape.
Already completed it? Self-certify & claim →Piece02of five
DistanceRoute confirmation pending
ElevationRoute confirmation pending
DurationApprox. 5–6.5 hours by route
DifficultyDemanding
TerrainRock, boulder & mountain path
The challenge / Overview
Three peaks.
One defining day.
A rugged high-level journey across three summits in England’s most dramatic mountain landscape. It is a serious goal, built for people who want to achieve something difficult, memorable and shared.
The peaks / 01—03
Meet the
mountains.
02
934m
Broad Crag
A rocky high summit in the heart of the Scafell massif.
The route
Know the
challenge.
Challenge Central is reconciling two delivered variants before publishing the permanent Series route. Scafell Pike and Broad Crag are common to the source material; the approved third summit and final statistics remain under review.
Why details are held back The named peaks, distance and ascent will appear only after the Challenge Central route and operating plan are approved.
Is it for me?
Challenging.
Achievable.
This is a demanding mountain day, not a technical climbing event. You should expect sustained walking, changing weather and uneven ground. A focused training plan and the right kit will help you arrive ready.
Final participant requirements and approved training guidance will be added when supplied by Challenge Central.
Prepare well
Train for the day
you want to have.
01
Build strength for sustained, steeper ascents
02
Spend time walking confidently over rocky ground
03
Practise descents when legs are already tired
04
Train with the layers and pack you expect to carry
This is general preparation context, not a personalised training or medical plan. Event-specific requirements will be supplied with confirmed joining information.
What happens
From first briefing
to final finish.
Prepare
Receive the confirmed event information, kit guidance and joining instructions for your date.
Brief
Meet the event team, check essential equipment and understand the day’s route and conditions.
Take on the route
Move through three distinct summits with the challenge delivered around the agreed group format.
Complete
Finish together, recognise the achievement and add the challenge to The 3 Peaks Series progress.
THE COLLECTION05interlocking pieces
- 01Peak DistrictSeries medal piece
- 02Lake DistrictThis challenge’s piece
- 03Brecon BeaconsSeries medal piece
- 04SnowdoniaSeries medal piece
- 05YorkshireSeries medal piece
Approved year-free medal artwork will replace this staging index before production.
Your medal / Piece 02
Earn your place
in the collection.
Complete Lake District Three Peaks and this piece becomes yours. Add it to the four other challenge medals to build the complete 3 Peaks Series collection.
Claim this medal ↗Three ways to take part
Choose your
route in.
Want us to run it for your group?
Build a private challenge or a complete Series for your company, charity, club, school or friendship group.
Make a group enquiry ↗Want to join Challenge Central?
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View Challenge Central events ↗Already completed it yourself?
Self-certify an eligible completion and prepare to claim the corresponding Series medal piece.
Self-certify & claim →Questions / Answers
Before you
take it on.
Why is the third summit not shown yet?+
Historic Challenge Central events used different approved variants involving Great End or Lingmell. The permanent Series route will be published once that choice is confirmed.
Is Scafell Pike a serious mountain?+
Yes. It is England’s highest mountain, and its summit area can be difficult to navigate in cloud, rain and wind. Preparation, suitable kit and the event team’s guidance matter.
Do I need mountaineering experience?+
The Series is designed as a walking challenge rather than a technical climbing event. You do need appropriate fitness, mountain-ready kit and respect for changeable conditions. Final requirements are confirmed for each event.
Can our company complete the Series over several years?+
Yes. A team can build its collection across a one-to-three-year programme, and the same employees do not have to attend every challenge.
Do the challenges have to be completed in number order?+
No. The numbers identify the five collection pieces; they do not set the order. Start with the challenge that works for your team.
Continue the series
No set order.
Choose what's next.
The 3 Peaks Series01
Peak District
Peak District Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series03
Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons
Brecon Beacons Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series04
Eryri / Snowdonia
Snowdonia Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series05
Yorkshire Dales
Yorkshire Three Peaks
View challenge ↗