Challenge
Yorkshire Three Peaks
Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in one long circuit of Ribblesdale.
- Summits
- 3
- Highest
- 737 m
- Walking
- 34.3 km
- Ascent
- 1,460 m
- Target
- 12 hours
Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough stand around the head of Ribblesdale in the Yorkshire Dales. The challenge is one circuit over all three, starting and finishing in Horton in Ribblesdale, traditionally inside 12 hours.
It is a long day on good paths with no driving, which makes it the friendliest of the big challenges. Start early, carry enough food and water for the whole round, and keep an eye on the time at Ribblehead, the last easy place to stop.
Plan your attempt
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The Yorkshire Three Peaks
34.3 km · 1,460 m of ascent
Walking times use Naismith's rule with short breaks, as on each walk's page. Driving times are typical ones without stops: change them to match your own plan, and add time for food, fuel and getting boots on and off.
The summits
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Pen-y-ghent 694 m
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Whernside 737 m
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Ingleborough 723 m
The routes