Three Peaks Challenge Anmeldelser 155

Terrible Experience – Poorly Run Company

On first peak, we raced up only to be stuck waiting 30 minutes on the descent because the guides had lost someone. At the bottom, we were then left waiting another 2.5 hours before moving again.

Despite being well ahead of all cut-off times, the disorganized logistics meant we finished hours beyond the 24-hour target.

The transport was just as bad – the driver was swerving dangerously, and we were crammed in like sardines while the guides spread out and took extra seats for themselves (one even taking up five).

One guide openly complained about “slow walkers” over the radio, which we could all hear, making the atmosphere worse.

Food was also misleading – the website promised meals after the second peak, but nothing was provided. We ended up tackling two peaks with almost no food.

Finally, our friend, who was just five minutes behind us on the first peak, was forced into a slower group. We weren’t allowed to wait for him, even though he was clearly at the same fitness level.

Brilliant guides (thanks Tracy), fab companions, cramped minibus but awesome drivers, totally beautiful mountains !

An incredibly rewarding experience. Shaun and Warren were brilliant guides and helped us take as much as we possibly could from the experience. Could not recommend more!

Excellent website, simple to order, prompt delivery.
Great medals. Many thanks.

I did the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge on Saturday with two friends and we did it with Yorkshire Three Peaks Ltd as part of a guided group. The weather conditions were pretty poor but the leaders maintained good communication with each other via walkie talkies and kept everyone safe. We completed the walk in 12 hours and it was gruelling but a great feeling of achievement. Things to know in advance of this walk:
- Make sure you have trained enough in advance. It is a route march in order to complete the route in 12 hours so expect just a few stops and for no more than a few minutes.
- You will need to eat and drink on the hoof so pack a water bladder as you won't have time to keep going in and out of your rucksack. We took bumbags to wear around our waists so we could easily access food and sweets to keep our energy levels up).
- Two walking poles are an absolute must as is a headtorch as you will be starting in the dark for the first hour (September).
- There is only one toilet stop at Horton in Ribblesdale. Ladies, there was only one cubicle open there so there was a long queue. Expect to need to have to wee behind a wall or hedge en route and walk quickly/run to catch up with your group as there is no time to wait for people to take toilet stops.
- If you don't make it to the Ribblehead Viaduct stop by a certain time in the afternoon you won't be allowed to complete the course (in which case they provide minibuses to take you back to the start). Hence the need for the routemarch approach right from the get go.
- The leaders don't hold anyone's hand around the route. Our group leader was very focused on keeping us all moving at a certain pace and there was no chat from him. I can see that their job is simply to get people through the route safely within the 12 hours but a bit of positive chat and encouragement to keep spirits up wouldn't have gone amiss. If you go as a solo walker be prepared to feel a little isolated if you don't have chatty people in your group.
- We were a bit surprised that a 15 year old boy in our group was allowed to do the walk without a parent or guardian with him (his dad dropped him off but did not walk with him). Not sure that was advisable although he seemed to do well and the last we saw of him was when he moved into a faster group after the first peak so he was probably (hopefully) fine!
- If you start to slow down too much you will be asked to join a slower group behind (there is a sweeper leader at the very back) so you won't be abandoned but you also won't be coddled through it. Make sure you have done enough training, we made it round in 12 hours but we all agreed afterwards that we could have benefited from more training on hills.
- All that said, one of the other group's leaders, Martin, deserves a special mention - he showed excellent leadership qualities and walked alongside our teammate who was suffering knee issues in the very last section of the walk down from Whernside.
In summary, you will enjoy this challenge if you go into it with your eyes wide open.

A tough but rewarding day. We completed the challenge in a lot of rain and wind which made things harder. There was no time to stop to take a break which meant you didn’t really have time for a drink, or get a something to eat. There was one toilet break and we had to wait nearly an hour to use the facilities. We were then constantly told to speed up and walk faster which was quite disheartening, considering we started later than planned due to some delays in the beginning. That being said, the majority of the guides were great, helpful and supportive, especially Ruben. He constantly checked on us and made sure we were ok. He was great!

The challenge itself was pretty gruelling as it rained heavily all day and was very windy. I also developed tendinitis on the final descent. Martin, a leader of a different team was however fabulous making sure I got down. Not sure how I’d have managed if he’d not stopped to ask if I was ok. It’s very well organised and safely is a priority with constant communication between the different team leaders and support vehicles for those who couldn’t finish. There was however literally no stopping to make sure we 1) made it within 12 hours, and 2) to stop us getting too cold so having snacks in pockets and a water bladder are essential. Otherwise you get left behind and to make sure everyone completes all 3 Peaks you have to keep up. Poles are also essential. I wouldn’t have got up or down some of the ascents and descents without them! The tea stop at the viaduct was brilliant but only 1 toilet stop all day not so much!

Awesome experience, well looked after and Dave was awesome making sure we got up and down ok!

Great team running things smoothly! Happy to help with any issues on the day and they really know their stuff when it comes to mountaineering. Massive shout out to Dave Town one of the 3 guides we had on the day. Wouldn’t have done it in the time I did without him and his knowledge of the mountains is vast! Thanks again

Quick easy to order and delivery time was fast

Not satisfied overall with how we were all treated by this company. I'm honestly very disappointed after being so excited for the challenge!

I've done a few hiking ultra marathons and other similar challenges so it's not my first experience. I'll highlight what I honestly think needs to be improved:

• A minivan is not acceptable transport for this kind of challenge. The hikers need space to stretch and sleep if needed, and we were in this minivan for nearly 20 hours by the time we got to Chester. What stung even more was that the majority of the group travelled by coach, and the rest were packed in like sardines onto a minivan. Invest in another coach please!

• Communication is essential. Please let the hikers know any changes to the planned itinerary. We were sent a PDF document with an outline of the day via email, with plans for how long the travel should take, plans for several rest stops, a free breakfast included, etc. On the actual day: no breakfast was provided, we stopped only ONCE for food and a toilet break, and due to road closures and alternate routes the travelling took much, MUCH longer than expected. The journey from Scafell Pike to Snowdon took around 7 hours instead of 4 and no announcements were made on this change (on the minivan, not sure about the coach). We were told the main thing we needed to keep to was 5 hours for Ben Nevis, 4 hours for Scafell Pike, and 4 hours for Snowdon. The travelling was out of our hands, but we still arrived late everywhere regardless with no information being given to us throughout.
It is very dangerous to give hikers incorrect information about their opportunities to recover and refuel, if the itinerary states a free meal is given and SEVERAL stops will be made during the journey, you have to deliver on that no matter what. People who push themselves on this challenge with little chance to get food, use the loo, given no room to stretch or sleep for hours or end... this won't be an accurate reflection of their capability because their chances to recover are being hindered, and more likely to injure themselves on this challenge.

• Demonstrate some care towards the hikers. No one signs up for this kind of challenge expecting to be pampered, but I really felt the disdain and lack of care towards us. With the exception of our drivers Nicky and Pete, all other staff guides showed little enthusiasm or encouragement towards us. We were rushed everywhere, rushed into and out of the coach and van, rushed during our ONE rest stop, rushed to get ready to climb, they didn't care if we stretched before or after- they just didn't check up on us at all. I understand it is a timed challenge but we were late everywhere due to travel regardless! We were over the 24 hour mark by the time we arrived in Snowdon, so an extra 5 mins to stretch and prepare isn't asking much!
The hikers who signed up all shared food, took care of each other, listened and encouraged each other along- but from the guides? Nothing. Seemed arrogant and like they wanted you to fail the challenge, I've seen much more enthusiasm from other professional hikers and shocked at the attitude.

Lovely looking medals

It was a challenge to navigate the site and unclear how to register (I unintentionally ended up buying certificates ) …..probably due to the fact I was tired when I went on the site as we’d completed the 3 peaks

What an awesome weekend completing the national three peaks in three days .
The guides Shaun, Tracey and Gary were very knowledgeable, supportive and motivational.

With Pete and Nicky adding support between each mountain , both with equal good humour and knowledge it all ran smoothly.

There was 21 in our group and although most of us were strangers , we all got on really well and kept each other going throughout.

Shaun the lead guide was very funny , had great stories to tell and a pleasure to have led us through this adventure of a lifetime.

Just one thing , if Shaun says it’s only 23mins to go , you might want to add a bit 🤔😂😂😂

Can’t wait to organise another challenge with them next year

Just got back from the National Three Peaks in Three Days Challenge, what an amazing experience! Couldn’t have chosen a better company. All guides and staff were LOVELY and had a great sense of humour to help us through. Very understanding of any struggles/injuries, gave realistic advice whilst still being incredibly supportive. Huge thank you to Tracy - I had a wobble on Ben Nevis and without her fantastic attitude and support, I don’t think I’d have made it to the summit. Shaun on Snowdon was fantastic despite me being injured. Hearing all his achievements, stories and facts about the mountain on the descent definitely helped me through! Peter (former guide, now coach driver) has a wealth of knowledge and some amazing accomplishments of his own, so even if you have to sit a hike out for any reason, he provides superb entertainment! Driver Nikki was also great and ensured we were all fed, watered and looked after. 10/10 would recommend - we will be returning for another challenge next year! ⛰️

I have just completed the Three Peaks in Three days. I was very anxious before starting, but the team are very down to earth & put me at ease straight away! I had the most fantastic experience living in the moment & being able to enjoy the beauty that the three peaks have to offer.
The support from the team was fantastic throughout & lots of banter to join in with & enjoy. Our team consisted of Shaun, Tracey, Gary, Peter & Nicky who guided us, supported us, rallied us, drove us, keep us fed & watered.
Huge shout out to Shaun, who's very good at reading people & is able to support their needs without having to be asked. I definitely couldn't have done it without you, your knowledge of the tracks & peaks is top notch & interesting, I learnt alot this weekend! I would highly recommend, this company & doing the Three Peaks over 3 days to be able to enjoy this unforgettable experience:-)

Absolutely brilliant experience doing the Three Peaks over Three Days with this company. Great guides who catered for all with the right level of support and good humour.

We had a team consisting of Shaun, Gary, Tracey, Peter and Nicky and I can’t thank them enough for a truly unforgettable weekend in the beautiful mountains.

Very well organised and a very knowledgeable and friendly guide for our group! Dave Town was brilliant, helped the group throughout the whole day! I couldn’t imagine giving this challenge a go without the help of a guide for your group! Thank you for a great experience!

We completed the 3 peaks challenge yesterday with our leader Dave. We decided to go for a group led walk as we didn’t want to get lost but also have that extra support in case of difficulty. Everything was organised really well from checking in, to completing the walk. Dave was really knowledgeable about the area and led the walk at a good pace so we came in at a good time. Dave’s passion for fitness and the great outdoors was very admirable! Would 100% recommend! Thanks for a great day

Had a great day completing the Yorkshire 3 peaks. Everything was so well organised, structured and thorough. Dave was our guide - he was helpful, informative and made sure the group were all ok throughout. If anyone needed to move between groups due to pace then it was possible to do so. Dave set a good pace and kept us informed on where we were heading next and how long it would approximately take. Would definitely use this company again.