Cumbria Three Peaks
A 3-day county Three Peaks challenge across Scafell, Scafell Pike, and Helvellyn.
- Difficulty
- Challenging
- Duration
- 3 days
- Region
- Cumbria
Region guide
Cumbria
Cumbria ceremonial county covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.
Cumbria mountain map
Adventures
Mountains
Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike
Scafell Pike
Scafell
Scafell
Scafell
Scafell
Helvellyn
Helvellyn
Helvellyn
Helvellyn
Routes
Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.
Cumbria Three Peaks Route
Cumbria Three Peaks links Scafell, Scafell Pike, and Helvellyn as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.
- Distance20.1 km
- Days3 days
- High point978M
Towns and villages
Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.
Route access point
Cumbria Three Peaks Finish
Reference finish access point used for the Cumbria Three Peaks route on the approach to Helvellyn. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.
Route access point
Cumbria Three Peaks Start
Reference start access point used for the Cumbria Three Peaks route on the approach to Scafell. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.