Welsh Three Peaks: the three peaks, routes and weather
A classic Wales challenge linking Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris, and Pen y Fan. Source: Visit Wales.
- Summits
- 3
- Highest
- 1,085 m
- Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon
- Spread
- 134 km
- end to end
- Combined height
- 2,120 m
Welsh Three Peaks summit weather
| Summit | Today | Tomorrow | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon | Marginal27/33 mph · 4°C · rain 0% | Poor41/51 mph · 5°C · rain 90% | Poor52/65 mph · 7°C · rain 81% |
| Pen y Fan | Good10/19 mph · 11°C · rain 0% | Good15/26 mph · 12°C · rain 43% | Poor43/63 mph · 14°C · rain 80% |
Summit wind / gusts, the day's high and chance of rain. Open a peak for the hour-by-hour forecast and routes.
Welsh Three Peaks map
Skip the mapWelsh Three Peaks: the peaks
| # | Summit | Height | Routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon | 1,085 m | 11 routes |
| 2 | Cadair Idris (Cader Idris) | 893 m | 5 routes |
| 3 | Pen y Fan | 142 m | — |
Welsh Three Peaks: questions
How many peaks are in the Welsh Three Peaks?
The Welsh Three Peaks has 3 summits: Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon, Cadair Idris (Cader Idris), Pen y Fan.
What is the highest peak on the Welsh Three Peaks?
Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon, at 1,085 m.
Is the weather good for the Welsh Three Peaks today?
Today the summit forecast is marginal at worst across the 2 peaks with a current forecast, held back on Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon. Peakify rates each summit Good, Marginal or Poor from wind, gusts, rain and wind chill.
How do I track my Welsh Three Peaks progress?
Connect Strava to Peakify and open Summit Challenges: each summit you reach on a recorded walk or run is ticked off, and the app shows which peaks are left.
Track the Welsh Three Peaks in Peakify
Peakify matches your recorded walks and runs to the 3 summits, ticks each one off, and shows what's left on a map with your next targets. Finish them all in one activity for a badge.
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