'National 3 Peaks'

[John Walker]

There are so many '3 peaks' events but the guide books appear to call Snowden, S Pike and The Ben the National 3 Peaks so I will stick with that. I have some time on my hands now and thought I would cycle between these 3 runs and make a long weekend out of it. One of my colleagues has agreed to drive his car along the route for support so thats covered. My question is: aside from the running, have any of you cycled the route and, if so, is there an accepted map or commonly used route itself?Not a long distance challenge by some standards I know, but it will keep me quiet for a while.

[Splatcher]

A good challenge: enjoy it. I've done it a couple of times in years gone by, racing the boats in the 3 Peaks Yacht Race. If you want to make the best of it, keep off the main roads as much as you can - slower but a lot more pleasant.

[Bob]

I think you'd struggle to avoid main roads until you got down to Glasgow and even after that it would be more a case of finding the lesser main roads for some time, you just don't have many options once you get away from the lowlands. My wife did Land's End to John o Groats last year and I'd say once you are somewhere level with New Lanark then you will be on quieter roads.

[Cliveybaby]

Hi, Moorlander, the Ambrosia Kid and a non forum friend Mick Ludgate did the 3 peaks via bike two weeks ago in torrential conditions. I would drop them a line as I am sure they can provide a lot of guidance.

[stevefoster]

Hi, Moorlander, the Ambrosia Kid and a non forum friend Mick Ludgate did the 3 peaks via bike two weeks ago in torrential conditions. I would drop them a line as I am sure they can provide a lot of guidance.

Write up here with link to donate (subtle hint)

http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/life...peak-1-4745530