Adventures
The Yorkshire Three Peaks
The Challenge is to follow a circular route of around 40 km/25 miles over these three peaks in twelve hours. The start and finish are situated in the picturesque village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. This popular stopover for long distance walkers on the Pennine Way is located on the B6479, around 6 miles north of Settle and the A65, and has its own station on the Settle to Carlisle Railway.
Grade: 
Itinerary
Duration: 1 day
We meet at 0600 hrs outside the Golden Lion Hotel, Horton-in-Ribblesdale. You will be introduced to your Mountain Leader and given a safety brief and kit check.
Aiming to start around 0700 hrs, you will first head for Pen-Y-Ghent (694m/2276ft), utilising parts of the Pennine Way. This is a fairly steep ascent and can be a shock to the system so early in the morning! From the simmit you will descend before heading over to Ribblehead via the local Mosses which cover the low Dales. A short section of this route follows the B6479 road.
As your second peak comes into view, you will also see the Ribblehead Viaduct, made famous by the opening credits of ITV's "Emmerdale"! The route then follows the Settle to Carlisle railway for a while, before starting the climb to the second summit of the route, Whernside (736m/2414ft).
The route then drops down to Chapel-le-Dale, before the final climb of the day up to Ingleborough (724m/2375ft). From here it's a steady descent back towards Horton in Ribblesdale, where food and refreshments await!
Prices
The Yorkshire Three Peaks - £75.00 per person
This price includes:
Mountain Leader
VHF Radios
Maps
A certificate for all successful participants
A 15% discount on purchases from our equipment partners at Cotswold Outdoor.
Does not include:
Accommodation before or after your adventure
Food
Packed lunches
Travel to/from the event
Alcoholic beverages
Dates Available
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Additional Info
Horton-in-Ribblesdale boasts a café, a number of Pubs, Inns and Hotels, a visitor information centre, bunkhouses and a campsite. Car parking is available, although you should note that this area gets very busy during summer months. Participants should consider arranging accommodation in Horton to allow for some celebratory drinks and recovery before heading home!
Remember to bring a packed lunch!
