Surrey 3 Peaks Challenge

The route is mainly along well marked trails. There will some moderately steep hills / descents during your event.

The event suits people of average fitness and stamina, but we recommend you begin to train and prepare prior to the event in order for you to enjoy this challenge. The Platinum 26 mile walk will require a good level of fitness and the ability to keep moving for around 10-13 hours (with short breaks). A training guide will be sent to you upon receipt of your registration fee.

The Surrey Three Peaks Challenge is open to people of all ages and abilities. Those under the age of 16 must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. We request that there is at least one adult present for every two participants under 16.

Advocate Events’ staff will meet you at the start/finish point and walk marshals will be en route with First Aiders. We will provide telephone numbers to all participants prior to the event which will enable you to contact Advocate Events’ staff on the event. In the unlikely event of an emergency dial 999.

This will depend on the number of walkers that sign up for the challenge.

Holmbury Hill – 261 m
Leith Hill – 292 m
Box Hill – 224 m

Three Peaks Platinum – Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill, Box Hill and return to base – 26 Miles return, 10 -13 hours
Three Peaks Gold – Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill, Box Hill and finish – 13 miles, 5-7 hours
Twin Peaks – Holmbury Hill, Leith Hill – return to base – 7 miles return, – 2.5 to 4.5 hours

The above timings are averages – we want you to enjoy your walk so feel free to take a little longer and enjoy the countryside.

We have route information packs so you will be able to follow written instructions and a map. We strongly recommend you have your own maps.

You will receive the route information pack by email a few days before the event.
Once you complete your online registration form you will receive a training, kit and fundraising guide.
Your walk number will be allocated when you register on the morning of the event.

When you sign up we will send you our recommended kit list for this event. The main items you will need to bring with you are a comfortable pair of walking boots or trainers with ankle support.

On the day of the event, you will need to carry your own personal kit for the day in a small rucksack which should include: your snacks, water, waterproofs and warm layers depending on the weather.

Water
We will have water stations at approximately 4 mile intervals. These are noted with W on your map and walk instructions. Please make sure you also bring your own water/energy drinks and snacks to tide you over until the water stations. Please take all bottles home with you or drop them into the rubbish bags provided in our vans / water stations.
Snacks
You will be able to purchase hot drinks at Holmbury Hall when it is open -7.30am – 8am.
There is a kiosk at Leith Hill Tower – varied opening times
Box Hill has a café – varied opening times
Please make sure you bring plenty of food with you to keep you sustained over the course of the event!!

Yes, please do. All the paths are public and dog friendly. Dos must be kept on leads at all times and are the responsibility of their owner. The National Trust ask that dogs are on leads, if you are walking through any fields with animals in them.

There is extremely limited parking available outside Holmbury Village Hall and marshals will be available to direct you to a space on a first come first served basis. There is a public right of way through the car park and this will need to be clear at all times. When the car park is full please park in the village.
If you are unable to get a space in the car park please respect the needs of local people and visitors alike – for example, don’t block gateways, driveways or other paths with your vehicle.

There is a pay and display National Trust car park at the top of Box Hill – approximately £4
(this is free to National Trust members).

Please note that you will be leaving your car at your own risk in village of Holmbury St Mary Village Hall.  We recommend that you do not leave any valuables in your car. We advise you are dropped off prior to the event and picked up at Box Hill later or car share.

We would love to hear from you. Just give us a call or drop us an email, we have real humans always on hand to help.