south wales 3 peak half marathon
Starting and finishing in the town of Brecon, this 3 Peaks Challenge covers Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Craig-Gwaun-Taf, over a half-marathon distance. Aside from the obvious mountain highlights, you’ll wander past other natural gems such as the Llyn Cwm Llwch (a lake). This route is a real adventure that begs to be explored.
Difficulty: 2
typical itinerary
1 Day Itinerary
Breakfast
Trek commences
Trek complete.
Celebration meal
Overnight Accommodation
This itinerary can be altered to suit your requirements. We can include/exclude certain elements (such as accommodation and dinner) and most parts can be tweaked where necessary to best align with your needs.
typical route
The above images are a rough guide only. Please enquire for a detailed route overview.
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This route can be tailored to your requirements. Contact us for more info.
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Total Distance: 21km
Total Ascent: 850m
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1 Day Trek
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Accommodation can be organised in/near Brecon for the nights before/after the trek. We can look into hotel or hostel options, depending on your preference.
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This challenge is difficulty ranked: 2 out of 5.
Expect either longer distance, or higher altitude gain but generally not too much of both combined. Terrain underfoot will mostly be on well used trails. As you take on higher ascent, it will take longer to escape back to road. Ascent will be minimal for urban based marathon treks. Escape route options are available which may just consist of turning back around on straightforward mountain treks.
You must be active with a moderate fitness level. You should be going out for regular walks and possibly other sports (swimming / football / gym etc.) You should be comfortable with longer walks of 3-4 hours over 7-10 miles in rolling countryside. Good all round fitness is expected.
other itineraries
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other itineraries 💚
There are many variations or alternative options to the South West 3 Peaks Half Marathon trek. Here are a few of our most popular. To discuss any of our itineraries in more detail, please contact us via the buttons on this page.
south wales 3 peak half marathon (pen y fan) sunrise - night hike
13 miles/21km
725m ascent
1 night
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
bannau brycheiniog 10 waterfalls half marathon
13 miles/21km
750m ascent
1 day
Difficulty: 2 out of 5
Standard Inclusions
Accommodation (hostel or hotel) - bed and breakfast
Pre-Event Planning & Communications
Bespoke Challenge Portal
Return transfers from accommodation to trek location
Experienced Mountain Leader
Packed Lunches
First-aid trained staff and supplies
Ride Snacks
Access to training plans, kit lists, nutritional guides and more
Registration management and support
your on-event support team
Leaders/Marshals will support the group along the correct route and ensure everyone is safe and accounted for.
Our Leaders/Marshals are extremely experienced, often with top-notch local knowledge, carry appropriate resources and are first-aid trained.
Included on events for larger numbers, a support vehicle is on hand for emergency support (where accessible) and refreshment provision. Often an 8-seater or similar, it acts an essential resource in the event of participant fatigue or injury.
On long day treks, the support vehicle can carry water and refreshments to be offered to participants at appropriate checkpoints.
Our team love nothing more than helping fellow walkers achieve their potential. They'll be there when you falter, to give you a helping hand, some encouraging words, or even a stern talking to. Their support will see you through so that, at the end of your challenge, you'll be able to stand there and say