Ben Nevis stands at 1344m and is the highest peak in Britain.

Situated in the Highlands region of Scotland, the coastal town of Fort William is at the foot of the Ben Nevis. 

The Route… From the car park at Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, cross the footbridge and walk beside the river for a short period, then turn left beside a wall up to the start of the main path, climb steadily crossing two alpine style footbridges, then more steeply at the junction turn right and head up the zig-zagging trail, until you reach the summit plateau which needs to be treated with utmost respect and caution especially in bad weather conditions.

Scafell Pike stands at 978m

Scafell is located in the western area of the Lake District National Park and is mostly owned by the National Trust.

The Route…  There are two approaches for the three peaks challenge, either from Seathwaite, or via Wasdale.

from Seathwaite… follow the main path to Stockley Bridge, cross the bridge and continue along the path into Styhead Gill, from the mountain rescue at Sty Head, bear left then turn right onto the Corridor Route, through the crags to Lingmell Col. Bear left here for the final climb to the top.

from Wasdale…from the car park at Wasdale Head, head south on the tarmac road to the style and bridleway and footpath signs, follow the footpath through a field to cross a river then on to the junction at Lingmell Gill, bear left uphill, through gate and continue uphill by the gill, cross the river and continue climbing more steeply past Brown Tongue, then bear left on to the main path here.

Snowdon stands at 1085m

Mount Snowdon is usually  the last peak for most challengers, and it is recommended that you attempt to climb from the Pen-y-pass Youth Hostel using the Pyg Track. 

The Route… The Pyg Track is well used and can be very popular throughout the year, it also serves as one route to the base of Crib Goch and is used by scramblers and climbers, as well as walkers. Starting from the car park at Pen-y-pass, it climbs steadily to meet the summit ridge, then just a short walk to the top, and station cafe.
From the top follow the Llanberis path down, which stays close to the mountain railway

The miners track is not worth considering for this challenge due to it's final steep climb, loose shale and scree underfoot, and hidden mine workings and fissures.

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