Welsh 3000s

This is a list of what is known as the Welsh 3000s, i.e. those 15 mountains which have a height of 3000 ft (914.4m) or more. Geographically they fall within three ranges, all sufficiently close to make it possible to reach all 15 summits within 24 hours, a challenge known as the Welsh 3000s challenge.

The length of this challenge (from first peak to last) is about convert|26|mi|km, but including the walk to and from any start point, this will total some convert|30|mi|km. Most people undertaking the challenge walk it, and many achieve it in much less than 24 hours. The record for the challenge (from first peak to last) stands at 4 hours 20 minutes, by Colin Donnelly in 1988.

The walk used to be known as "The 14 Peaks" - Garnedd Uchaf is not always included, as it has the least relative height, being little more than a bump on the ridge rather than a separate summit in its own right. However, the tough Welsh 3000s challenge does include it.

Snowdon Massif

* Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa (1,085 m)
* Garnedd Ugain / Crib y Ddysgl (1,065 m)
* Crib Goch (923 m)

Glyderau

* Elidir Fawr (924 m)
* Y Garn (947 m)
* Glyder Fawr (999 m)
* Glyder Fach (994 m)
* Tryfan (915 m)

Carneddau

* Pen yr Ole Wen (978 m)
* Carnedd Dafydd (1,044 m)
* Carnedd Llewelyn (1,064 m)
* Yr Elen (962 m)
* Foel Grach (976 m)
* Garnedd Uchaf (926 m)
* Foel-fras (942 m)

External links

* [http://www.thethreepeakschallenge.co.uk/Welsh3000s General information on the Welsh 3000's]
* [http://www.welsh3000s.co.uk/ Information for those attempting the Welsh 3000s Challenge]