Pen-y-ghent from Horton
A short, steep climb up the lion-shaped peak of the Yorkshire Dales, straight from the station.
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 460 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 694 m
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About this walk
Pen-y-ghent from Horton is a moderate 7.9 km circular walk with 460 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Horton-in-Ribblesdale (grid reference SD 809 722). It climbs Pen-y-ghent (694 m), a Hewitt. The start can be reached by public transport.
Pen-y-ghent's stepped profile, like a crouching lion, is the landmark of upper Ribblesdale. From Horton, the route climbs by Brackenbottom to the foot of the nose, where a couple of short rocky steps need hands, then on to the trig point.
The descent follows the Pennine Way past the open shaft of Hunt Pot back to the village.
Route
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1
The nose
Climb by Brackenbottom to the foot of the nose and up its rocky steps.
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2
Down by Hunt Pot
Follow the Pennine Way down past Hunt Pot to Horton.
Summit
694 m
Other routes up Pen-y-ghent
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pen-y-ghent from Horton take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 7.9 km route, which has 460 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Horton-in-Ribblesdale (grid reference SD 809 722). Pay car park in Horton.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale station on the Settle–Carlisle line. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Good paths and flagstones; two short, steep rocky steps on the nose.
- Which hill does it climb?
- Pen-y-ghent (694 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the fells and moors: keep dogs on a lead near livestock, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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