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Solo hiking the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge

In June 2022 I attempted the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge but added a little twist. I decided to make the experience more memorable by bivvying on the summit of Snowdon. A big thank you to Föhn for supplying me with gear to use on the hike:   / fohnoutdoor   Follow my Journey - Website: https://ohwhataknight.co.uk/ - Instagram:   / ohwhataknight_   - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ohwhataknight_ What is the Welsh Three Peaks challenge? It is a hiking challenge which requires you to summit and descend three Iconic Welsh mountains in under 24 hours. It involves between 17 -19 miles of hiking and over 2,300m of elevation gain. I decided to tackle the route from North to South Peak 1 – Snowdon, 1,085m – Highest mountain in Wales I took the Watkin path up Snowdon. I wouldn’t recommend this as it’s one of the longer routes (13km return) and involves the most amount of elevation gain (1,015m) of any route to the summit. There is also a steep section of scree towards the summit which isn’t at all enjoyable. Instead I would recommend the Pyg Track which starts for the Pen-y-Pass. This is the shortest route (11km return) which has the least amount of elevation gain (895m), it’s also arguably one of the more impressive routes to the summit too. Peak 2 – Cader Idris, 983m– Highest mountain in Southern Snowdonia I went up the Pony path, and down the Foxes path. I would recommend the Pony path, especially if you aren’t super fit as it’s the easiest route to the summit (10km return with 727m of elevation gain). However If you’re looking for a more impressive and challenging route then I would recommend heading up the Minffordd Path. (9km return with 788m of elevation gain) Avoid the Foxes path as the final section is extremely steep and loose scree which isn’t at all enjoyable. Peak 3 – Pen-y-fan, 986m – Highest mountain in the Brecon Beacons The most popular, easiest and shortest route to the summit is via the motorway from Pont-y-Daf car park. However this is extremely busy and rather uninspiring. Instead I would recommend ascending from Cwm Gwdi. The 7.6km route involves 560m of elevation gain and is far more enjoyable, beautiful, and much quieter. Advice Save this for a good weekday – It sounds obvious but its worth tackling this challenge in the best weather possible. The views are spectacular and being able to see them makes the climbing that much easier. I would also avoid tackling this challenge on a weekend as the crowds will be out in force and it will take away from the experience. Do this in a group – I found the most difficult part of the challenge to be the 2.5 hour drive between Cader Idris and Pen-y-Fan. If you buddy up with someone then you can not only share the driving, but the passenger can eat and nap while the other drives. Tackle this from south to north – If I was to do this again without camping, I would reverse the route. This way you get the long drive out of the way first and you will finish on the most impressive of the three summits. Stay fuelled and hydrated – I’d recommend eating something more substantial before the first peak and in between each peak, then something every 60-90 minutes whilst hiking. What you eat is down to you and there’s no one size fits all. However don’t just rely on sugary snacks and drinks. Instead try to eat a varied source of carbs. I personally like Cliff Bars and Fulfil nutrition bars. Make sure you have the correct gear - I’d recommend having a good quality waterproof jacket, a solid backpack, and suitable footwear for the challenge. Always pack extra layers and take a powerbank and head torch in case something does go wrong. Know your routes and where to park – This makes navigation much easier and streamlines the entire day. During the summer months the Pen-y-Pass car park is booking only. So if you want to hike the Pyg or Miners track up to Snowdon then you will either have to book weeks in advance, use the Sherpa bus service, or park near the Pen Y Gwryd hotel. Download the routes before you set off– Weather conditions can change in an instant. Don't rely on Google maps, instead use a proper hiking app and download the route beforehand to use offline. I'd recommend OS maps or Maps.Me. Have fun and enjoy it – Unless you’re trying to beat the record, try and make an experience of it. Pick the more beautiful routes and take time to stop and admire the views on the way. Timestamps 00:28 Challenge Introduction 01:20 Snowdon ascent 04:05 Snowdon sunset drone montage 05:20 Snowdon summit push 06:43 Snowdon sunrise 08:48 Snowdon descent and thoughts 10:07 Cader Idris introduction 10:54 Cader Idris ascent 12:48 Cader Idris summit & drone montage 13:57 Cader Idris summit chat 15:08 Cader Idris descent and thoughts 16:42 How I fuel for this challenge 18:33 Pen-y-Fan ascent 20:10 Pen-y-Fan summit 21:03 Pen-y-Fan drone montage 22:22 Final thoughts and advice