SURREY THREE PEAKS

This is the only challenge on this list to take place completely outside of a National Park. The Surrey Hills are a cluster of forested hillocks situated to the south west of London. In this challenge, Box Hill (224 meters), Holmbury Hill (261 meters), and Leith Hill (294 meters) must be walked in one route.

In total, the walking distance is 23 miles, but the ascent is only 1,060 meters, far less than the other challenges on this list. Therefore, this is a good challenge for any beginners wanting to avoid knee-buckling elevations while still attempting a long-distance walking event.

Official events for the Surrey Three Peaks occur twice a year, in April and November.

It’s also possible to attempt this challenge alone year-round. When considering which of the three peaks is the hardest, the Surrey challenge is low on the list due to its short elevation and manageable terrain. However, hikers still require a strong mindset and a good level of fitness to complete this challenge.

hardest, is the National challenge. Now get training and try out these challenges to see for yourself!