THE LAND LEGS
Leg 1, Caernarfon to Snowdon
The first run on the Three Peaks Yacht Race is to the summit of Snowdon and back from the drop off point at Caernarfon Pier. The distance is approximately 24.5 miles with 4000 feet of ascent. Runners must follow the route as per the gpx file.
Leg 2, Whitehaven to Scafell Pike
The second stage on the Three Peaks Yacht Race is from Whitehaven Marina to the summit of Scafell Pike. The route is a bike ride to Black Sail Youth Hostel and from there on foot over Black Sail Pass and up Scafell Pike. The return route is the reverse. The approximate distances are Cycle 40 miles/2700' ascent and Run 12.5 miles/5300' ascent.
Leg 3, Corpach Loch to Ben Nevis
The last of the 3 Peaks is Ben Nevis and the route passes through Inverlochy, along the Achintee Road and then up Ben Nevis. The distance is 17.8 miles with 4500 feet of ascent.