The yorkshire three peaks route highlighted on the yorkshire dales. You may prefer to tackle each peak on separate days over a long weekend, or walk the route over a more leisurely 2 days, or even start from your accommodation, for example, in ingleton as opposed to the traditional starting point in horton in ribblesdale. The three peaks of yorkshire provide that challenge by linking together the three summits in a 25 mile. A 25mile circular walk of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Youll be trekking across 24 miles of dramatic scenery whilst ascending yorkshires most iconic 3 peaks.
Yorkshire 3 peaks 15th august 2020 take on one of the uks most challenging walking routes all in one day. Helvellyn via striding edge a 5hour loop walk to one of englands most popular peaks. The three peaks challenge is the most iconic walk in the yorkshire dales taking in the three highest mountains in the area. This is undoubtedly the classic challenge of the yorkshire dales. Yorkshire 3 peaks 39km walking route near horton in. The yorkshire three peaks, in the yorkshire dales, represents a challenge for the keenest of walkers. Yorkshire three peaks conquer the highest 3 peaks of the yorkshire dales. This trail covers the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough which form part of the pennine range. The 25mile circular route is popular amongst avid hikers, challenge seekers and charity fundraisers. The yorkshire three peaks challenge 2016 the adventure starts when you get out of the door, and on this occasion the excitement was building despite the humid warm persisting rain as we drove from adventure based learning towards horton in ribblesdale.
Yorkshire three peaks itinerary alzheimers society. Updated to use the new national park recommended route coming off penyghent. The three peaks cyclocross race follows a longer, 61 km 38 mi, route across the peaks. Walkers having difficulty with the gold or taking too long will be transferred to the silver, bronze or retired altogether. There are 6 checkpoints on the gold route, 3 of which are on. You can also join an organised group walk, see the link below for more details. Cross stile just up from hill inn to join clear path heading s, climbing limestone. The yorkshire three peaks challenge is a walking challenge route with the circuit normally starting and ending at hortoninribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in yorkshire. Yorkshire three peaks is within the scope of wikiproject yorkshire, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to yorkshire on wikipedia. A challenge walk set amid some of the most spectacular national park scenery. In my opinion the yorkshire 3 peaks offers the finest one day challenge in england bar none whernside 2,415 ft, 736 ms ingleborough 2,372 ft, 723 ms pen y ghent 2,277 ft, 694 ms i have written a book on the 3 peaks challenge and its history.
Trek26 yorkshire three peaks 26 mile training plan. Be prepared for the hike to take 14 hours due to steep climbs and the long distances between the peaks. The yorkshire three peaks are situated in the yorkshire dales and the challenge consists of climbing the summit of penyghent 694m. Ordnance survey explorer ol2 at the three peaks shop. The yorkshire three peaks is accessible for everyone and. Sd808725 horton in ribblesdale, n yorkshire web sites. There is one section on road, but the paths are good. Every year thousands come to reach the top of at least one, or to conquer all three in one go.
Three peaks walk yorkshire ldwa long distance paths. This region was shaped by glaciers many thousands of years ago, and there. Take on one of the quintessential uk distance walking challenges. Guided hiking tour around the 3 peaks of yorkshire. The topic 3 peaks yorkshire routes advice on road and off road if poss. Yorkshire three peaks challenge three peaks challenge shop. Find out more about the three peaks project at uk threepeaks. This superb walking challenge is certainly one of the classing must do events for keen walkers and hikers in the uk.
In addition to the ebook, you will receive a gpx file of the yorkshire three peaks challenge route. Help support people living with sight loss and other disabilities to go beyond expectations. Whernside 736m, ingleborough 724m, and penyghent 694m. Yorkshire three peaks challenge discover adventure.
This route description can be downloaded in pdf format for printing from lupine adventure coop. The walkthrough guide is complete with instructions and photographs and. List of charities organised events, open events to join in with and tips on doing it on your own. Yorkshire dales national park authority item date. A 3mile loop walk at the white horse in the north yorkshire moors. Yorkshire 3 peaks ultra, is a 70km self navigation trails ultra marathon held annually in october. This section is approximately 15 kms long, and involves the short, sharp ascent of penyghent, followed by the long walk to ribblehead over some very boggy terrain which may require some careful navigation in. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge guided walk for charity or fun. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project, see a list of open tasks, and join in discussions on the projects talk page. The yorkshire 3 peaks route the route the route is about 24 miles 39 km in length depending on who you ask and on the exact route taken and involves 5000 ft 1600 metres of vertical ascent. Next time, we may take the ribble way route after ling gill, to avoid a 1 mile road walk towards the viaduct. The yorkshire 3 peaks route yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. The yorkshire three peaks challenge is a walking challenge route with the circuit normally starting and ending at hortoninribblesdale, visiting the three.
Yorkshire three peaks challenge yorkshire dales walks. You can load the route on to your smartphone and use your smartphones gps to guide you. Take on the yorkshire 3 peaks challenge this year in support of prevent breast cancer. The yorkshire three peaks includes, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Change the channel select site singletrack snow singletrack charged singletrack tech.
This map highlights the complete yorkshire three peaks route, which can be started from any point, although is often begun from hortoninribblesdale. Yorkshire three peaks north yorkshire, england alltrails. Yorkshire three peaks os map with detailed route think adventure. As some of you may already know, horton is the start and finish point for the yorkshire 3.
Yorkshire three peaks walk the yorkshire three peaks, in the yorkshire dales, represents a challenge for the keenest of walkers. Hallin fell a circular walk to a huge trig and views of ullswater. The route is usually tackled anticlockwise, with penyghent as the first peak, whernside second and ingleborough third. Always carry the relevant paper os map together with a compass when navigating the fells and mountains. Yorkshire 3 peaks map a code of conduct designed to encourage three peaks walkers to respect the environment and keep noise to a minimum has been created by the yorkshire dales national process they could purchase a a southampton woman will be taking on the three peaks challenge this month, in support of her grandmother, who has a serious. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge route starts from hortoninribblesdale to ribblehead, via penyghent. To provide an assessment of the visitor management challenges and opportunities surrounding the three peaks of yorkshire route, and to identify any actions for future management. The three peaks of penyghent, ingleborough and whernside are among the best known hills in the yorkshire dales national park. The official yorkshire 3 peaks route for penyghent, ingleborough and whernside. Yorkshire dales os map 3 peaks area the white spider. The ebook is a pdf and can be viewed offline and taken with you to the yorkshire dales. Visit or management and the three peaks route purpose of report 1.
Toilet facilities on the three peaks route are limited the only public toilets are at hortoninribblesdale. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge the yorkshire 3 peaks route. We take the challenge of climbing 3 of these peaks, covering 24 miles in one day. Three peaks of yorkshire club the three peaks walk is the oldestestablished walk in yorkshire 25 gruelling miles taking in penyghent 2273 ft, ingleborough 2373 ft and whernside 2414 ft, and affording views of some of englands finest landscapes. The walk is approximately 25 miles in length with an elevation gain of over m. Starting in hawes, joining the classic yorkshire 3 peaks route around whernside, ingleborough and penyghent.
A complete guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge without getting lost. Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the stamina of the walker and on weather. Yorkshire three peaks walk hortoninribblesdale 2020. Improving your general overall fitness levels with cardio and strength training is a good place to start. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects.
Click here to view the cafes advice and instructions in pdf format correct as. You do need to be able to navigate and cope with conditions in the high fells. The route can be started from hortoninribblesdale, ribblehead or chapel le dale, and is a circular route finishing at the same point. Roseberry topping a 1hour loop walk to the iconic peak in the north yorkshire moors. Find out more about the three peaks project at ukthreepeaks. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is a true test of endurance and mountain fitness. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent and returning to the starting point in a continuous circuit is a tough undertaking.
Covering a distance of around 24 miles, with a total ascent of over 1,600 metres, completing the route in under 12 hours is considered a notable achievement. The yorkshire three peaks challenge, and the national three peaks challenge, are to make up some of the uk elements of my quest to complete an adventure challenge on foot, by bike, or by canoe, in every eu country travelling around in my campervan. Visit the famous yorkshire dales three peaks of pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough on this challenging circular walk. The yorkshire three peaks is a very demanding but rewarding trekking challenge, which takes in the summits of penyghent 694m2,276 ft, whernside 736m2,415 ft and ingleborough 723m2,372 ft all in one circular route starting and ending in hortoninribblesdale. Henshaws yorkshire three peaks challenge timeoutdoors. You can help us keep the area special for everyone to enjoy by following the yorkshire three peaks code of conduct.
Even though walking any of penyghent, whernside or ingleborough in isolation is satisfying walks in itself, there is a one thing that many people seem to like a challenge. Daelnet three peaks yorkshire dales national park yorkshire three peaks gofar the two 3s the national and the yorkshire 3 peaks walking on the web three peaks walk yorkshire independent hostels three peaks yorkshire. Covering a distance of around 24 miles, with a total ascent of over 1,600 metres, completing the route in under 12 hours is considered. Penyghent 691m, whernside 728m, and ingleborough 723m in that order. Most challenge events start and finish from the village of hortoninribblesdale due to parking and facilities, although it is possible to start from ribblehead or chapelledale. If you finish inside 12 hours youre invited to join the three peaks of yorkshire club.
Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge prevent breast cancer charity. The three peaks has become an increasingly popular location for fundraising events. Tackling the yorkshire three peaks in a single day is not the only option though. The three peaks challenge is a popular walk with those raising money for charities. To scale three mountains in one day is no mean feat and provides an exhilarating and demanding trek in some of the most spectacular countryside england has to offer. Three peaks of yorkshire club yorkshire three peaks. Southern and western areas os explorer map with a brief introduction to map reading. The three peaks of yorkshire provide that challenge by linking together the. Comprised of limestone, mudstone, siltstone and sandstone with a distinctive rocky crown that looms large over horton inribblesdale, this is a hill that looks and feels like a mountain. The classic challenge is to climb all three in less than 12 hours, or beat your own personal best. Starting at horton in ribblesdale, the walk takes you on a superb circular of the hills. Hortonin ribblesdale penyghent ribblehead whernside. Keep to right at all times map 2 map 3 caution road crossing cross railway at bridge gr 761 816 continue on a bearing of 197 degrees from summit gr 738 815.
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