What's Involved Some people estimate this is probably the equivalent of three half marathons on quite difficult terrain and of course there is little prospect of much sleep during the event – you will spend the first night climbing Snowdon and the second night sitting up on a train. And if you are late back to the train it will go without you! You should note that at all times our transfers need to be very slick. ATOC, the Association of Train Operating Companies, will be arranging some form of travel warrant for participants to get you to and from the train and also to use if you get stuck during the event and the train leaves without you. For most of us it may be a case of walking as far as we can on each mountain rather than completing them all. SNOWDON Coaches will take us from Bangor Station to Pen-y-pas car park. From there we will climb up the Pyg Track and descend by the same route. The total ascent is 725m (2381ft) with the summit standing at 1085m (3560ft). From the start to the summit the distance is approximately 4 miles (6.4km). It's not a difficult path to follow in the day but remember we will be climbing Snowdon at night so head torches are obligatory. Unfortunately the café at the top is not going to be open in the middle of the night. Incentive to get back down to the train! The route difficulty is regarded as intermediate. SCAFELL PIKE Our route up Scafell Pike is longer than the traditional Three Peaks route as we will be walking from Dalegarth Station from the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Our route takes us past Boot village and across the Eskdale Moor past Burnmoor Tarn to Brackenclose. It's a gentle walk over rolling countryside, approximately 4.5 miles. We will then climb up past Brown Tongue and bear left over Hollow Stones towards Lingmell Col and bear right up to the summit. Scafell Pike is the smallest of the three mountains at 977m (3206ft). The terrain is a rocky path from rough crag to scree and has a rock summit. Minibuses will pick us up from Brackenclose to take us back to Ravenglass. The route difficulty is regarded as strenuous. The distance from Brackenclose to the top of the mountain is approximately 2.5 miles (4km). BEN NEVIS From Fort William, coaches will take us to Glen Nevis to go up the established tourist route from the Glen Nevis Youth Hostel. This involves a steep climb at the beginning. The path traverses the SW side of Meall an t-Suidhe, then zigzags the broad west slopes of Ben Nevis to the exposed summit plateau and consists of a rocky path over steep boulder fields. Ben Nevis is 1344m (4409ft) high and involves 1325m (4347ft) of climbing from the Hostel, which is 30m above sea level. The distance from the start to the summit is approximately 4.75 miles (7.6km). The route difficulty is regarded as intermediate to strenuous. TIME TO CELEBRATE It's then time for a well-deserved glass of champagne on the journey home and the party begins! Enjoy the beautiful views as we travel through the beautiful Scottish Highlands and bask in the glory of having completed an amazing personal challenge! Home   What's involved   What to Bring   Training and Nutrional Advice   Costs   Safety   Fundraising   Timings   Contact Us: Tel: 01270 251571    Email:events@railwaychildren.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1058991       Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3265496