National Three Peaks Challenge

Just 24 hours. Three mountains. One unforgettable adventure. Are you ready to push your limits and defend the right to a safe home for everyone?

Join Shelter for the National Three Peaks Challenge. In this legendary test of endurance, you'll climb the highest peaks in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) — all in 24 hours.

You'll be part of a small, committed group, united by a common purpose. We ask that you raise at least £1,000 to fuel the fight for housing justice.

Preparing for the challenge

Taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge is an incredible achievement. But it's also a serious physical undertaking. In 24 hours, you'll climb more than 3,000 metres and cover around 23 miles of rugged terrain. There will be long periods of walking, climbing and travelling with limited rest.

You don't have to be a top athlete. But to make sure you can take part safely, you must prepare through regular walking, strength training and endurance exercises.

You need to be:

• comfortable walking for several hours at a time, over steep, uneven ground

• physically prepared for many ascents and descents, including hiking in the dark

• able to recover quickly between climbs, with minimal sleep and rest