Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge (Sub 12 Hours)
Sat, 17 May
|Horton in Ribblesdale
Take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge, a thrilling 25-mile hike with 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) of ascent and descent, summitting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough for an unforgettable adventure!
Time & Location
17 May 2025, 07:00 – 19:00
Horton in Ribblesdale, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HB, UK
About the event
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge is a walking challenge which covers 25 miles (40km) in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The challenge includes the 3 of the highest mountains in the national park; Pen y ghent, Whernside, Ingleborough and the walking distance between the 3.
Pen y Ghent
Traditionally started from Horton – in – Ribblesdale by clocking in at the Pen y Ghent Cafe. Challengers then have 12 hours to return to clock out. From Horton the route ascends through fields and a small craggy step to reach the summit of Pen y ghent (694m).
Whernside
From Pen y ghent challengers make the short descent and long distance hike to Ribblehead. Walking alongside the viaduct and railway challengers then climb Whernside (the highest of the 3 Peaks) The ascent of the 736m peak is fairly gentle following the main ridge.
Ingleborough
Descending Whernside with Ingleborough (723m) insight there is only a short distance to walk until the ascent begins. Travelling across fields, then following the rocky slabs that form the path to the final ascent. Then onto the rocky plateau to reach the summit shelter and trig point.
Difficulty: Challenging Approximate Duration: 12 hours Distance: 40km / 25 Miles Ascent / Descent: 1,600m / 1,600m
EXAMPLE ITINERARY YORKSHIRE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE
06:45am – Meet at the Pen y Ghent Café, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle, BD24 0HE
07:00am – Begin challenge
08:30am – Summit Pen y Ghent (10 minute break for photos etc)
08:40am – Leave summit and head for the Ribblehead Viaduct
12:10pm – Arrive at the Ribblehead Viaduct and take 15 minute break
12:25pm – Leave Ribblehead Viaduct and begin Whernside ascent
13:55pm – Summit Whernside (10 minute break for photos etc)
14:05pm – Leave summit and head for main road and Ingleborough start point
15:05pm – Arrive at main road and take 15 minute break
15:20pm – Leave road and begin Ingleborough ascent
16:50pm – Summit Ingleborough (10 minute break for photos etc)
17:00pm – Leave summit and begin descent back to Horton in Ribblesdale
19:00pm – Arrive at Horton in Ribblesdale
This 12 hour itinerary includes a total of 1 hour of breaks. The remaining 11 hours will be spent walking around the planned route. Please note that the above times are a guide and some groups will complete the route faster and some will take a little longer.
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Tickets
Y3P - 17/05/25
£60.00+£1.50 service fee
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