01
873m
Corn Du
A distinctive summit above the glacial valleys of the central Beacons.
The 3 Peaks Series / 03
Brecon Beacons Three Peaks
An open, energetic three-peak route through the ridgelines of the central Brecon Beacons.
Already completed it? Self-certify & claim →Piece03of five
DistanceFinal published figure pending
ElevationFinal published figure pending
DurationApprox. 6.5 hours
DifficultyDemanding
TerrainMountain paths & exposed ridges
The challenge / Overview
Three peaks.
One defining day.
An open, energetic three-peak route through the ridgelines of the central Brecon Beacons. 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
886m
Pen y Fan
The highest mountain in southern Britain and the high point of the route.
03
717m
Fan y Big
The third summit on the historic Challenge Central local route.
The route
Know the
challenge.
The historic Challenge Central route starts at Pont ar Daf and links Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Fan y Big. Exact public distance and ascent figures remain held until reconciled with the approved operating route.
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 a consistent weekly walking routine
02
Add hill sessions and longer days progressively
03
Practise in varied weather and underfoot conditions
04
Prepare for sustained exposed ridge walking
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 DistrictSeries medal piece
- 03Brecon BeaconsThis challenge’s piece
- 04SnowdoniaSeries medal piece
- 05YorkshireSeries medal piece
Approved year-free medal artwork will replace this staging index before production.
Your medal / Piece 03
Earn your place
in the collection.
Complete Brecon Beacons 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?
Dated public events and bookings live centrally with Challenge Central—not on this microsite.
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.
Which summits are included?+
The verified historic route includes Corn Du, Pen y Fan and Fan y Big, starting at Pont ar Daf. Exact route statistics will follow the approved operating route.
Can Brecon form part of a company programme?+
Yes. It can be commissioned as one private challenge or included within a complete multi-event Series programme.
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
