Ambleside 3 Peak Challenge

Hike Details

  • Distance: 18km (12 miles)
  • Duration: 7-8 Hours
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Area: Challenge Events

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£55pp

Dates available in April, May, June, August.

Ambleside 3 Peak Challenge

  • Ascent: 4,000ft
  • Peaks Included: Wansfell Pike, Loughrigg, Nab Scar
  • Starting time: 8:30am
  • Finish times: 3:30pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: Rydal Road Car Park, Ambleside. Find parking on Google maps
  • Car park cost: £8 - Park By Phone / Cash / Card
  • Accommodation area: Ambleside
  • Dates Available: 4 Apr 2026 16 May 2026 14 Jun 2026 1 Aug 2026

** PLEASE NOTE: If you have completed a booking/enquiry from for this event and have not heard back within our turnaround time of 1-2 days, please check your junk folder for a response from us.

** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What to expect

The route sets off from the centre of Ambleside with a steep climb up Wansfell Pike, giving early views over Windermere. A descent into Troutbeck is followed by a gentler approach to Loughrigg Fell, where rolling ground and hidden tarns make for a change of pace.

From there, the path drops towards Rydal before the final and most sustained climb up Nab Scar, opening onto the Fairfield ridge with wide views in all directions. The descent back to Ambleside is steady and scenic, rounding off a varied day of climbs, ridges and classic Lake District landscapes.

FAQs

Please refer to our Terms And Conditions.

Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

Will you take on the epic Ambleside 3 Peak Challenge with Trekking Tom Experiences? We can't wait to meet you!

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