Three Peaks

Description

The "Three Peaks" refer to the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales. The Three Peaks challenge involves climbing Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, in under 24 hours.

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Books

Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2017
  • Lake District: High Level and Fell Walks
  • This guidebook describes 30 graded fell walks on the ridges and high peaks of the English Lake District, the UK's most popular national park. Reaching some of England's finest and highest mountain scenery, this guide leads readers to classic horseshoes and traditional ascents as well as lesser-known routes to quieter summits. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
  • Lake District: High Level and Fell Walks: 30 Best Fell Walks
  • This guidebook collects the best 30 high fell walks in the Lake District. Every route is graded for difficulty and ranges between 7-23km, and includes annotated OS maps and variant routes. The walks are divided into 6 sections according to where walkers can start: the Keswick area, Borrowdale and Buttermere, the Western Valleys, Coniston and... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2015
  • Lake District: High Level and Fell Walks
  • This guidebook describes 30 graded fell walks on the ridges and high peaks of the English Lake District, the UK's most popular national park. Reaching some of England's finest and highest mountain scenery, this guide leads readers to classic horseshoes and traditional ascents as well as lesser-known routes to quieter summits. Read more
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Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2017
  • Scrambles in Snowdonia
  • Guidebook to 80 graded scrambles in Snowdonia, North Wales. This revised edition of Steve Ashton's classic guide is illustrated with photo topos, and includes 16 routes selected by the updaters, as well as all the classic routes including the Snowdon Horseshoe, North Ridge of Tryfan, Bristly Ridge and the Cneifion and Cyfrwy Arêtes. Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2019
  • Trail and Fell Running in the Yorkshire Dales
  • Guidebook to 40 of the best trail and fell runs in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Ranging from 5 to 24 miles, the graded runs start from bases such as Ribblehead, Dent, Sedbergh, Malham and Grassington and take in the region's diverse delights, from castles and waterfalls to iconic mountains such as Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen Y Ghent. Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2014
  • The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol 1 Wales
  • The Nuttalls are hills over 2000ft high in England and Wales. The 190 Nuttalls in Wales are split into: Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyns, Arenigs, Berwyns, Arans, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, central Wales, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons. Definitive lists, detailed route descriptions, maps and drawings of Wales' highest peaks. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2014
  • The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol. 1 - Wales
  • The Mountains of England and Wales - Volume 1 is John and Anne Nuttall’s Cicerone guide to walking the highest summits in the country. The guide describes the ascent of all 190 mountains in Wales and is a companion to the authors’ similar work on England. Each of the mountains are grouped by range, allowing walkers to easily find relevant and... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2014
  • The Mountains of England and Wales: Vol 1 Wales
  • The Nuttalls are hills over 2000ft high in England and Wales. The 190 Nuttalls in Wales are split into: Carneddau, Glyders, Snowdon, Moel Hebog, Moelwyns, Arenigs, Berwyns, Arans, Rhinogs, Cadair Idris, central Wales, Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons. Definitive lists, detailed route descriptions, maps and drawings of Wales' highest peaks. Read more
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Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2010
  • Winter Climbs Ben Nevis and Glen Coe
  • Guidebook to the best winter climbing routes around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, with nearly 1000 buttresses, ridges and gullies described, all illustrated with photo topos. The best routes and access points and a wide choice of options for all grades and types of climb. Scottish winter climbing on Ben Nevis, the peaks of Glen Coe and other mountains. Read more
Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2016
  • Ben Nevis and Glen Coe
  • Guidebook to walking in Scotland's Ben Nevis and Glen Coe region, featuring 100 graded walks of 2 to 21 miles. The routes range from gentle walks to bothy treks and cover 43 Munro summits and 3 scrambles. The routes include walking near Kinlochleven, Fort William, the Grey Corries, the Mamores, the Black Mount and Ben Cruachan. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
  • Ben Nevis and Glencoe: 100 Low, Mid, and High Level Walks
  • This guidebook details 100 walking routes around Ben Nevis and Glen Coe, centred in 10 areas including Fort William and Glen Nevis, the Aonachs, the Mamores, Kinlochleven, Glen Coe, Glen Etive, Black Mount and Ben Cruachan. Routes are graded according to difficulty, and range between short, easy strolls and long, challenging walks with... Read more
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United Kingdom
2016
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2013
  • Yorkshire Dales South and West
  • Dennis and Jan Kelsall’s Cicerone guide to the Yorkshire Dales is dedicated to exploring the best walking in these particular regions of the north-east. Each of the valleys of the Yorkshire Dales are described as the author explores some of the distinctive limestone landscapes distinctive to these areas of the Dales in addition to the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Tracks: Walking the Ancient Landscapes of Britain
  • In over 140 superbly reproduced artworks, the distinguished artist Philip Hughes records eleven iconic walks across the length and breadth of Britain, from Allt Coire Pheiginn in Scotland to Zennor Head in Cornwall. Inspired and informed by maps, aerial photographs and the latest electronic survey techniques, Hughess clean, spacious artworks,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2013
  • Ben Nevis & Glen Coe Walks
  • Ben Nevis and Glen Coe is Ronald Turnbull’s Cicerone guide to the best walking opportunities in Lochaber and its two mighty peaks. The guide covers Lochaber’s summits as well as mid-level walks and gentle strolls through empty glens and tent or bothy treks through remote scenic landscapes. The area from Ben Nevis southwards towards Glen Coe... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • The Great Walks Of Europe
  • From the high-level route across the Pyrenees to the scenic Kerry Way in Ireland, from a descent through the Samaria Gorge in Crete to an ascent of Helvellyn in the Lake District, this book identifies the greatest walks in Europe: twelve of the best long-distance walks (taking from four to fifteen days to complete) and twelve extraordinary day... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
  • Snowdonia and North Wales Great Breaks Insight Guide
  • Ideal for on-the-spot use, Great Breaks Snowdonia and North Wales makes the perfect companion for both first-time and repeat visitors. The North Wales` Top 10 section is designed to help you get the most out of your trip to the region, from castles and vintage railways to the Italianate village of Portmeirion and, of course, Mount Snowdon... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2013
  • Snowdonia Scrambles
  • Steve Ashton’s Cicerone guide to Scrambling in Snowdonia is an extensive companion on any keen scrambler’s trip to mid-Wales. Each of the routes described are in the northern half of Snowdonia National Park where some of the most rugged mountains are found; opportunities in the southern half being scarcer. Ashton divides the area into four main... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2012
  • Munros Walking Vol 1: Southern, Central and Western Highlands
  • Walking the Munros Vol. 1: Southern, Central and Western Highlands guide from Cicerone Press presenting 69 routes over 139 Munro summits, with detailed route descriptions, custom-made 1:100,000 map extracts, access and accommodation recommendations, etc.The guide covers areas 1 to 5 shown on our Coverage image; each has roughly a similar number... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Ben Nevis - Mamores & Grey Corries Harvey Ultramap XT40
  • Ben Nevis with the Mamores and Grey Corries ranges at 1:40,000 on a waterproof and tear-resistant, pocket-size Ultramap from Harvey Map Services with the same cartography as their Superwalker map of this area. The peak of Ben Nevis is also shown in greater detail at 1:20,000. The map divides the area north/south, with a good overlap between the... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Ben Nevis - Mamores & Grey Corries Harvey Superwalker XT25
  • Ben Nevis with the Mamores and Grey Corries ranges at 1:25,000 on a double-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Harvey Map Services in their Superwalker series, with the peak area also shown in greater detail at 1:12,500. The map divides the area north/south, with a good overlap between the sides, extending from Fort William past Loch... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • West Cumbria 1864-1869
  • Map No. 89, West Cumbria 1864-1869, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • The Three Peaks Challenge - Ben Nevis OS Explorer Map
  • The mountains of the Three Peaks Challenge - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – on extracts from the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer series, with enlargements of the summits, extracts from regional mapping to show road access, and an overview road map linking the three peaks.The area around each peak is presented on a 36x36cm panel with an... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1840-1841
  • Map No. 115, Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1840-1841, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Snowdonia North / Gogledd Eryri Harvey British Mountain Map XT40
  • Waterproof mountain map of Snowdonia North from Harvey at 1:40,000, with a geological map of the region on the reverse, enlargements of Snowdon and Tryfan, and advice on navigating the region safely.*MAIN MAP:* Topography is shown through clear altitude shading, spot heights, contours at 15m intervals, and index contours at 75m intervals. A... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • The Three Peaks Challenge: Scafell Pike 25K Ordanance Survey Map
  • The mountains of the Three Peaks Challenge - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – on extracts from the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer series, with enlargements of the summits, extracts from regional mapping to show road access, and an overview road map linking the three peaks.The area around each peak is presented on a 36x36cm panel with an... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • West Cumbria 1925
  • Map No. 89, West Cumbria 1925, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines correspond... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • The Three Peaks Challenge: Snowdon 25K Ordnance Survey Map
  • The mountains of the Three Peaks Challenge - Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – on extracts from the Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer series, with enlargements of the summits, extracts from regional mapping to show road access, and an overview road map linking the three peaks.The area around each peak is presented on a 36x36cm panel with an... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Penrith and Keswick 1925
  • Map No. 90, Penrith and Keswick 1925, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • North Wales Trail Running: 20 off-Road Routes for Trail & Fell Runners
  • North Wales Trail Running is a comprehensive guide to off-road running across North Wales, including Snowdonia, Anglesey and into the Llyn Peninsula and the Clwyds. With 20 runs from 4km to 20.4km in length, this book is suitable for runners of all abilities. North Wales has some of the most diverse terrain in the UK, from rocky outcrops and... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1922
  • Map No. 115, Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1922, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • West Cumbria 1901-1904
  • Map No. 89, West Cumbria 1901-1904, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet lines... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Ben Nevis & Glen Coe A-Z Adventure Atlas
  • Ben Nevis and Glen Coe Adventure Atlas at 1:25,000 in a series of handy A5 size Adventure Atlases from Geographers` A-Z Map Company with cartography from the Ordnance Survey’s Explorer series. Coverage includes the final section of the West Highland Way from the Ba Bridge to Fort William and the western section of the Great Glen Way along the... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Penrith and Keswick 1901-1904
  • Map No. 90, Penrith and Keswick 1901-1904, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1903-1910
  • Map No. 115, Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa 1903-1910, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet... Read more
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Walking holidays

Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - Schotland
  • De West Highland Way, Schotlands beroemde lange afstandswandelpad, heeft een totale lengte van 152 kilometer en verbindt Glasgow in met de hoogste berg, Ben Nevis (1342m), bij Fort William. Dit wandelpad geeft een prachtige dwarsdoorsnede te zien van de Schotse natuur en cultuur. Wandelend tussen 'lochs' en 'glens' passeer je oude kasteelruïnes... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - Schotland
  • De Small Isles bestaan uit 4 eilanden van de Inner Hebrides aan de Schotse westkust. Op de Small Isles, genaamd Eigg, Canna, Rum en Muck, woont slechts een handjevol mensen. De natuur,  het landschap, de vogelrijkdom en het uitzicht zijn daardoor overweldigend. Op alle eilanden kan je een korte wandeling maken, zeearenden spotten, langs het... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - West Highland Way
  • Het beroemdste wandelpad van Schotland, de West Highland Way, voert u van Glasgow naar Fort William, aan de voet van de Ben Nevis, de hoogste berg van Schotland. U wandelt langs de oevers van het grote Loch Lomond, over de leegte van Rannoch Moor en door de engte van Glen Coe. Een fraaie kennismaking met de Highlands, waarbij u overnacht in... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - Highlands & Skye
  • Per trein door Schotland, een van de mooiste spoortrajecten van Europa. Afgewisseld met heerlijke wandelingen door de ongerepte moors. Bloemrijke, stille stationnetjes. Gastvrije, comfortabele en mooi gelegen onderkomens. Reis van Edinburgh of Glasgow via de Grampian Mountains naar Inverness. Doorkruis de Highlands naar de westkust en bezoek... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - Inner Hebrides & Highlands
  • Tijdens deze zeer afwisselende autovakantie langs de eilanden, lochs en bergen van de Schotse westkust beleef je Schotland in al haar schoonheid. Maak wandelingen door de ruige bergwereld van Sky en vanuit Fort William, hèt outdoor centrum van de Highlands, dat aan de voet van de Ben Nevis ligt, Schotlands hoogste berg. Geniet van de unieke... Read more
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