The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge 2025

The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge 2025

Fit For Adventure
October 27, 2025•2 min read

Three Welsh Peaks | One Day | New Challenge

The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge delivered more than a physical test. It offered a sharp reminder of what real leadership looks like, showing up early, pushing through discomfort, adjusting when needed, and staying committed to the outcome. Three iconic Welsh mountains, one epic day. This is the full journey through Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon, completed in 12 hours and 25 minutes as the final training session before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Every peak brought something different, from eerie fog, steep climbs, dramatic ridge walks, and stunning views. This wasn’t just about fitness, it was about mindset, planning and pushing limits in real time.

I climbed Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris, and Snowdon, tottaling 29.6km with 2,376m of elevation gain. All in 12 hours and 25 minutes. This was my final test before heading to Mount Kilimanjaro on the 12th.Each peak brought its own challenge.

The Peaks

Welsh Three Peaks Challenge | Completed in 12:25 | Final Kilimanjaro Training

Pen y Fan

Thick fog, quiet trails, and an eerie stillness. Shapes and voices appeared and vanished into the mist. It felt like walking through a dream.

  • Distance: 7.6km

  • Elevation Gain: 552m

  • Time: 1:29

  • Calories: 908kCal

Pen-y-fan

Pen-y-fan Summit

Cadair Idris

Brutal in places, but stunning. The Nant Cadair stream and waterfalls were a highlight, and the ever-changing terrain kept me mentally switched on. It demanded respect.

  • Distance: 9.6km

  • Elevation Gain: 878m

  • Time: 3:15

  • Calories: 1980kCal

Cadair Idris

Cadair Idris Summit

Snowdon (Rhyd Ddu Path)

Steady ascent, incredible ridgeline sections and a constant view of the summit. It was windy enough to throw you off balance at times, but staying focused kept the momentum strong.

  • Distance: 12.4km

  • Elevation Gain: 946m

  • Time: 3:27

  • Calories: 2183kCal

Snowdon Summit

Snowdon Summit

Total Stats

Distance: 29.6km, Elevation Gain: 2376m, Moving Time: 8h 11m, Elapsed Time: 12h 25m, Calories Burned: 4971kCal

Welsh 3 Peaks

Enjoying the Welsh Views

Officail Challenge

Registration number: 288376 https://www.threepeakschallenge.org.uk/288376/sharpfitwelsh3peaks

This wasn’t generated by artificial intelligence or simulated in a virtual space. This is real intelligence, tested in real life, through sweat, elevation and experience. No shortcuts. Just effort. This is the final checkpoint before we head to Kilimanjaro on the 12th. One big mountain. Ten days. A team on a mission.

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