National 4 Peaks
Challenge
National Four Peaks Challenge
The National Four Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest peak in each of Irelands four Provinces within 48 hours.
Namely Carrauntoohil – Mweelrea – Slieve Donard – Lugnaquilla totalling is 3627 metres (11,899ft) ascent.
Safety, enjoyment and fun are our priority and we use a recommended Mountain leader to participant ratio of 1:12 for all groups and usually ascend via the most straightforward route.
The 4 Peak’s in 48hrs is a reasonably tough challenge requiring a good level of fitness enabling all the participants to be capable of hiking in rough rugged mountainous terrain for circa 6 hours per peak.
Four Peak’s…€399
Four Peaks Itinerary
DAY 1 – FRIDAY
8am Meet at Liffey valley drive to Kerry / 4hrs
Start from Cronins Yard, Mealis, Beaufort near Killarney.
Climb Carrauntoohil / 6hrs
Stop for food
Drive to Mweelrea / 5hrs
Climb Mweelrea / 6hrs
DAY 3 – SUNDAY
Drive to Donard Car Park, Newcastle
Climb Slieve Donard / 6hrs
Drive to Lugnaquilla, Glen of Imaal, Co Wicklow (3 hours)
Climb Lugnaquilla / 6hrs
Finish Challenge 48hrs
Target time, 10-12 hours
Terrain – mixed broken and firmer ground with steep ascents and descents.
Package Includes
- International event
- Transport between each of the mountains
- Qualified and Experienced Mountain Leaders (ML) at each mountain
- 2 nights bed and breakfast / twin rooms
- Single rooms available at a supplement
- Training guidance information
- Personal kit list and advisory service
- Briefing and equipment check
- Photographic highlights of your event
- 4 Peaks Medals & Certificates on completion
- Challenge registration
- Public liability insurance
- Expert designed unique routes
- Wilderness first responders
- 15% Outdoor gear discount GOJB15
Hall of Fame
Meet the amazing mountaineers that have already completed the 7 Summit Challenge
John Doe
Dublin
Fastest Climb – 2H20m
12 Feb, 2020
John Doe
Dublin
Fastest Climb – 2H20m
12 Feb, 2020
John Doe
Dublin
Fastest Climb – 2H20m
12 Feb, 2020
John Doe
Dublin
Fastest Climb – 2H20m
12 Feb, 2020
4 Peaks 3 Days 4 Counties
FAQs
- National 7 summits Challenge Guide book
- Ireland 7 Biggest mountain ranges.
- Ireland 7 summit mountain guides
- Ireland 7 Summits Medal
- Ireland 7 Summits stamped certificate
- Ireland 7 summits Hall of Fame
Personal Gear clothing etc
Food
Snacks
Liquids
The Code of Practice sets out guidelines to ensure that the potential negative effects of the Ireland 7 summit Challenge are minimised.
Specific National 7 Summit Challenge Guidelines
- Capped number of hikers per event.
- We will Avoid the peak holiday times e.g. bank holidays, and summer solstice to minimise overcrowding on the mountains and the respective valleys’ infrastructure.
- Be aware toilet provisions are very limited so plan accordingly.
- Implemented strictly are the 7 leave no trace principles. Information will be provided to participants on the environmental and land management sensitivities of the areas they will be visiting. We will give participants guidance on how to mitigate their impact as much as possible.
- Individual mountain and site-specific codes of conduct should be followed.
- We will always minimise disturbance and adverse impact on locals and seasonal farmers, giving consideration to the timing of the event for the least disturbance.
- In camp settlement areas, arrival and departure will be agreed upon in advance.
- Strict access and parking locations will be identified, avoiding congestion and the blocking of narrow roads.
- In accordance with Irish Mountaineering guidelines, no dogs are allowed.
Mandatory
- Walking boots (with ankle support, not trail shoes or trainers)
- Head Torch (as backup)
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Hiking socks (wearing a single pair recommended, rather than using a liner sock)
- Backpack (approx. 20 litre size)
- Water container (bottle or Camelpak-style, 1-2 litres)
- Food & hill snacks (pasta, cereal bars, dried fruit, nuts)
- Gloves
- Hat (covering ears)
Recommended, optional
- Sunglasses & suncream
- Walking poles
- Light shoes / sandals
- Thermal underwear
- Backpack rain cover
Recommended clothing
- Walking trousers (lightweight hiking trousers, not jeans or tracksuit trousers)
- Sports top (not cotton)
- Warm outer layer
- Changes of clothes
First Aid
- Foot care kit
- Blister care packs
- Antiseptic cream
- A tick hook
- Duct tape
- Triangular bandage
- A wound dressing
- A crepe bandage
- A roll of general purpose medical tape
- A selection of plasters and/or Compeed-style blister plasters
- Scissors or a knife
- A few pairs of rubber or plastic gloves
Painkillers. If you are at all unsure about administering painkillers..Don’t or ask for assistance.
