Three Peaks Challenge

We’re excited to announce staff from across Matrix Academy Trust will be taking on the challenge of the Three Peaks Challenge – all in support of the amazing Birmingham Children’s Hospital!

The Three Peaks Challenge involves summiting the three highest peaks in the UK – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon – all within 24 hours! This will test your endurance, strength, and team spirit while giving you a truly unforgettable experience.

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What is the

Three Peaks Challenge?

The Three Peaks Challenge involves summiting the three highest peaks in the UK – Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon – all within 24 hours! This will test your endurance, strength, and team spirit while giving you a truly unforgettable experience.

The Three Peaks Challenge is a thrilling and intense endurance adventure that involves climbing the tallest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales: Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon—all within a 24-hour period. The challenge covers around 23 miles of hiking, with a total ascent of nearly 10,000 feet, and participants typically drive over 450 miles between the peaks! Known for testing both physical and mental stamina, the challenge offers breathtaking scenery, from the rugged landscapes of Ben Nevis to the dramatic views of Snowdonia. It’s a popular way to raise funds for charity and bond with teammates, giving participants a huge sense of accomplishment and a great story to tell.

Event Details

  • Date: We will travel to our start point on Thursday 22nd May 2025 and start our first hike early hours of Friday 23rd May 2025.

  • Goal: Raise funds for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

  • Route: We will be scaling Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis – this is a gentle gradient route. Scafell Pike ascent from Wasdale Head – a short jaunt but intense gradients. Snowdon starting at Llanberis Railway museum – this route follows the mining train all the way up, the first 3km are the steepest.