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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, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales 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
For further reading, is the official website for Oliver Millington's and Adam Chambers' 60 Day manpower version of the five peaks challenge, they will tackle the five mountains travelling between them by sea kayak in a bid to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
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