In reply to Phil1919: A few years ago [well 2005], we were lucky enough to get permission off our Head teacher to cycle the 3 Peaks with a group of Year 10's [15 year olds] and it was one of the best challenges we have ever done [we have done LEJOG, the 3 Peaks in 5 days, cycling to Ben Nevis and climbing it and the South Downs by bike in 4 days.] We stayed at the Pen-y-Pas YH for our first night, then climbed Snowdon and rode off to our second YH at Crib Goch. Then Chester, Garstang and Langdale camp site. Did Scafell and on to Honnister where our bikes had been transferred to. Hoddam Castle, New Lanark, Ardgarten, Glencoe, and Fort William via the climbing Wall at the Ice Factor, Kinlochleven. Final day climbed Ben Nevis. As an alternative, I would recommend going over to the Isle of Arran, staying at Lochranza, then Oban and on to Fort William. 50 to 60 miles a day, 440 in total and we managed to raise £2,000 for charity. Not bad for 8 students. It involved a lot of commitment from the students, but it gave them something they will value for the rest of their lives, and which future employers will find is almost unique amongst prospective candidates for jobs. Now that, though I am obviously biased, is a challenge that should be supported, having much less environmental impact, puts money back into the local economy, and sets a pretty good example to others.