The routes
All teams will be following the same routes on all 3
peaks. Teams will need to purchase the relevant OS Explorer
Maps (at least 2 copies of each per team). The routes can be
downloaded in PDF format, however all teams need to transfer the
data to their own maps.
Ben Nevis - route & known hazards
OS Explorer Map 392 - Ben Nevis & Fort William
Download the Ben Nevis Route map here:
Ben
Nevis.pdf
Summit trig Point Grid Reference: NN 166 712
Expect congestion in the car park. It is recommended that
once the team has been dropped off each team driver moves back to
Fort William.
Descending via the Pony Track, from the summit trig point follow
bearing 231 degrees for 150m, be wary of Gardyloo Gully to the
right. Pace accurately. Then take a bearing of 282
degrees and follow until back on the established Pony Track.
Don’t stray into Five Finger Gully.
Ascent - approximately 3 hour climb
Descent - approximately 2.5 hours
Sunrise (12th June): 04:28hrs
Sunset (12th June): 22:11hrs
Scafell Pike - route & known hazards
OS Explorer Map OL6 - The English Lakes (South Western area)
Download the Scafell Pike Route map here:
Scafell Pike.pdf
Summit trig Point Grid Reference: NY 215 072
All teams must take the Wasdale route. Due to serious erosion
and rock falls the Mickledore section of the Wasdale route is very
dangerous even in daylight and good visibility. You must take
the route via Lingmell Col to avoid this section.
There are no clear paths for the last 200m, bare rocks, loose
boulders and numerous cairns litter the routes. Be very
careful of footholds and navigation.
There is an unmanned MRT shelter containing a stretcher and
First Aid Kit at the top of Lords Rake/Mickledore. This is
marked with an “X” on the PDF file.
Ascent - approximately 2.5 hour climb
Descent - approximately 1.5 hours
Sunrise (13th June): 04:37hrs
Sunset (13th June): 21:47hrs
Snowdon - route & known hazards
OS Explorer Map OL17 - Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
Download the Snowdon Route map here:
Snowdon.pdf
Summit trig Point Grid Reference: SH 609 543
The ascent of Snowdon will start from the Pen-y-Pass Youth Hostel
using the Miners track.
The descent will follow the Llanberis path, all the way back to,
well... Llanberis.
There will be congestion at Pen-y-Pass Youth Hostel, therefore once
teams have been dropped off the drivers must make their way to
Llanberis.
Ascent - approximately 2 hour climb
Descent - approximately 2 hours
Sunrise (13th June): 04:49hrs
Sunset (13th June): 21:42hrs