Introduction
This event is not a race, it is a team challenge. All team members must stay together where they can – safety in numbers! You will not be allocated a finishing time until all members have completed the mountain. So don’t rush, enjoy the scenery, snacks and your team members company.
A basic level of fitness will be required to complete the challenge, therefore we do recommend that you do some training in the build-up. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough to take on the challenge. It is important when arranging teams that they are matched appropriately, in terms of ability and fitness levels. *If a team member decides that they cannot continue after completing some of the hike, the overall teams result will not be affected.
Each team will be expected to obtain the appropriate level of insurance that covers them.
The Objective
The aim of this challenge is to summit Pen Y Fan, Sugar Loaf, and Twmbarlwm. Three peaks in South Wales — within a 10-hour window. A basic level of fitness is essential, and we strongly recommend completing some training beforehand. Participants are responsible for ensuring they are physically prepared, and teams should be arranged so that members have similar fitness levels and abilities.
Event Information
- The routes are designed for those with a moderate to good level of fitness
- Teams of 5 (4 walkers and 1 driver)
- T-shirt included
- Check in with the event organisers from 7.30am on 4th July 2026 at Pont Ar Daf Car Park at the base of Pen Y Fan
- Each mountain marshalled by trained & experienced personnel
- Entry fee: £20 per team (non-refundable)
- £800 sponsorship goal (per team) that all goes towards providing palliative care for patients and support for their families at a very difficult time (download a sponsorship form below).
About the 3 Peaks of South Wales
Mountains
- Pen y Fan,
- Sugar Loaf
- Twmbarlwm
Peak 1 - Pen Y Fan
- Meeting Time: 07:30am
- Start Hike: 08:00am
- Meeting Point: Pen y Fan car park (Storey Arms)
- Travel to Sugar Loaf – Abergavenny
Peak 2 - Sugarloaf
- Parking: Abergavenny Leisure Centre
- Hike Start: Approx. late morning (depending on finish time at Pen y Fan and drive time to Pen-y-fan)
- Travel to Twmbarlwm in Caerphilly
Peak 3 - Twmbarlwm
- Parking: Cwmcarn Forest (Main Car-Park)
- Final Ascent: Afternoon
- Drive to after party location or home to recover
Estimated Timings (Approximate)
- 08:00am – 10:30am: Climb Pen-y-Fan
- 10:30am – 11:00am: Drive to Sugar Loaf
- 11:15am – 13:15pm: Climb Sugar Loaf
- 13:30pm – 14:30pm: Drive to Twmbralwm
- 14:45pm – 16:45pm: Climb Twmbarlwm
- 17:00pm: Arrive at after party venue*
*The finish time is obviously flexible
PLEASE NOTE: We strongly advise against having drivers who are also taking part in the walking aspect of the event, due to the long day and physical aspects of the challenge along with the associated risks of driving potentially tired.
However, we are willing to accommodate those who do wish to take part in the walking aspect as well for, however they take this risk upon themselves.
Sponsorship
Every penny raised in sponsorship is so important to St David's Hospice Care and the families we support. Follow the link below to create a Just Giving page to share online and make people aware of what you're doing. Why not maximise your fundraising potential by downloading the sponsorship form below to take to work/college/university/the pub?!
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Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring this event? We have various sponsorship packages available. For more information get in touch by emailing fundraising@stdavidshospicecare.org or by calling 01633 851051.
