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The 5 Peaks Challenge is a hill climbing challenge the aim of which is to ascend and descend the highest peak in each of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (of the United Kingdom) and the Republic of Ireland within 48 hours, including all travelling, and without breaking national speed limits or recommended driving times. It is an extension of the National Three Peaks Challenge, which includes the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales.
The five peaks are:
- Scafell Pike (978 m or 3,209 ft), in England
- Slieve Donard (849 m or 2,786 ft), in Northern Ireland
- Carrauntoohil (1,038 m or 3,406 ft), in the Republic of Ireland
- Ben Nevis (1,344 m or 4,406 ft), in Scotland
- Snowdon (1,085 m or 3,560 ft), in Wales
Ian McKeever along with Niall Kavanagh , Cathal Cregg and Lorcan Sweetnan set the world record in the Five Peaks Challenge, on 26/06/2003 climbing and descending all five peaks in 16 hours 16 minutes
References
- Fringe benefits. "Irish team shatter five peaks record - National News". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2013-01-20.
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