Tim Synge, who took part in the 2025 Gold Route, has written a review of his experience on the walk and which you can read at https://www.fetcheveryone.com
Friday, 4 April 2025
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE 2025 THREE PEAKS TRIAL CHALLENGE WALK!
The Results are now available at https://racetek-live.co.uk/website/public_results/1860/complete_results/.
First Walkers Back:
Saturday, 1 February 2025
Three Peaks Trial Links to the JRR Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'
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Lord of the Rings - Map of Middle Earth |
The drawing of the Lonely Mountain and the photo of Sugar Loaf do seem to support the theory. The ridges at the base of the Lonely Mountain also have a similarity with the Llanwenarth, Rholben and Deri ridges which come off Sugar Loaf.
Sunday, 24 March 2024
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE 2024 THREE PEAKS TRIAL CHALLENGE WALK!
THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE 2024 THREE PEAKS TRIAL CHALLENGE WALK!
The Results are now available at https://racetek-live.co.uk/website/public_results/1681/complete_results/.
First Walkers Back:
Friday, 22 July 2022
Skirrid's Link With Arthur's Stone
Arthur's Stone is a Neolithic site less than 20 miles from Skirrid/Ysgyryd Fawr. The Guardian reports that apparently it so impressed CS Lewis that he was inspired that he used the image of Arthur's Stone as the stone table on which Aslan is sacrificed in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Also they now believe the site is aligned with Skirrid/Ysgyryd Fawr. For the full article CLICK HERE
The map below shows the location of Arthur's Stone in the Golden Valley relative to Skirrid/Ysgyryd Fawr.
Thursday, 17 June 2021
!!!!GLANGRWYNEY ROAD & BRIDGE CLOSED - MAJOR DIVERSION!!!!
A long stretch of Glangrwyney Road has partially collapsed, caused by the flooding which occurred during Storm Dennis. This road is the approach road to the only river bridge for miles. Walkers must use the diversion, Click Here For Details and Click Here For Diversion Route Note that the diversion adds about 1 mile to the total length of the route.
For photos of the collapse CLICK HERE.
For a more detailed, marked up map using the Ordnance Survey OSMaps website CLICK HERE Please note:
- When you look at the route on the OSMaps site, its best to click the 'Leisure' button bottom right of the screen to get the 1:25000 map.
- You'll probably have to register with OSMaps to see it.
Saturday, 8 May 2021
Monmouthshire Family are First to Complete the Three Peaks Trial Great Challenge and Iron Challenge
Participants are also able to choose when they want to undertake the walks and the first to complete the 3PT Great Challenge 2021 are the Wilton family from Monmouthshire (Jon Wilton (47) and daughters Lowri (10) and Rosie(9)). The family have also completed the 3PT Iron Challenge which is to walk the three main mountains around Abergavenny in a single day together with the 3PT Great Challenge.
Jon Wilton said "One of the silver linings of lockdown has been to walk and cycle more from home and explore our local area. The Three Peaks Trial has pushed our boundaries further and the Iron Challenge 2021 has been a huge motivation to walk further and climb higher whilst always being mindful of mountain safety. We’ve had loads of fun and raised substantial funds for two great causes doing it."
The Wilton family are raising sponsorship for St Davids Hospice and Longtown Mountain Rescue and as part of their fundraising they have a web page at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jonlowrirosie
Chris Lewis, who coordinates the event on behalf of the organisers Cardiff Outdoor Group, said 'This is a fantastic achievement by the Wilton family. Lowri and Rosie have done a great thing.'
Monday, 1 March 2021
3PT Great Challenge
Sunday, 11 October 2020
Three Peaks Trial 2020 Donation
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
CORONAVIRUS/COVID 19 UPDATE - EVENT CANCELLED
Following Government advice, also the LDWA and Ramblers advise the same (https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ and
Thursday, 6 February 2020
Platinum, Gold & Silver Routes are Now FULL!!!
Platinum, Gold & Silver Routes now now full. Thanks to all those who've entered. If you'd like to go on the entry waiting list enter your details on Fabian4.
Sunday, 19 January 2020
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Glangrwyney Bridge Checkpoint Is Moving
Please note that Glangrwyney Bridge Checkpoint will be moved for this year’s Three Peaks Trial from Glangrwyney Bridge at Grid Ref. 239 162 to about 0.5km further south on Glangrwyney Road to Grid Ref. 246 154 shown on the map extract below and on the link - Click Here.
The location is also where the charity cake stall set up by the charity fundraisers, ‘The Delivery Girls’ who this year will be raising money for the charity Mind
Sunday, 3 March 2019
Charity Cakes For Sale at Checkpoint 2 (Glangrwyney Road)
Last couple of years many walkers commented on how much they enjoyed the charity cake stall provided by the group of midwives, 'The Delivery Girls' who have kindly returned this year raising money for the Mind charity. They serve tea, coffee, hot chocolate and soup, filled rolls and homemade cakes. All proceeds go to Mind.You'll find them on the Gold and Silver Routes at Checkpoint 2, Glangrwyney Road, at Lower Common about halfway along Glangrwyney Road between The Corn Exchange and Glangrwyney bridge. It's a property on the left (look out for the signs). They also have a Facebook fundraising page called 'The Delivery Girls'.
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
Monday, 21 January 2019
Walker Raising Funds For Maggies Centres
Sarah said "On 30th March I’m doing the South Wales Three Peaks Challenge in memory of my sister Emma your sponsorship for this great cause will spur me on for the 20 mile circular walk with 1525 metres of ascent from Abergavenny crossing the 3 dominant peaks of Blorenge, Sugar Loaf & Skirrid."
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
Sunday, 15 April 2018
Three Peaks Trial Bronze Route - The Movie!
Whilst completing the Bronze Route Paul Manser (who also has a website http://www.paulmanser.com/) kindly made a short film of the walk which can be seen at Click Here.