About the event:
At a Glance...
The famous Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge
39km (24 mile) route with approximately 1,585 meters (5,200ft) ascent
Climb the three peaks of Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough
Walk past the famous Ribblehead viaduct.
Aim to complete the challenge in under 12 hours
Start from Ribblehead to avoid the crowds
Accessible by road and rail
Can be offered privately on different dates for groups and charity challenges (just get in touch to discuss)
Where is the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
The Yorkshire Three Peaks can be found between Leeds and Carlisle on the famous Settle to Carlisle railway. Settle or Ingleton are the nearest towns on the A65 transpennine road.
The peaks are part of the gateway to the Yorkshire dales National Park. Heading north will take you to the picturesque town of Hawes.
About the Challenge
Three Peaks walk of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough is probably the original three peaks walk within the UK. The first recorded ascent of the three hills was in July 1887 by J. R. Wynne-Edwards and D. R. Smith in a time of 10 hours which must have been fast given the terrain has been massively improved in recent years. It must have been quite a bog-fest!
For most people the route starts in the village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale but it has become a bit too popular in recent years. With so many starting at the same place, there can be bottlenecks forming in a few places. We'll be starting at Ribblehead and will get the three peaks bagged in quick succession with a countryside plod back to the start.
If you've not tackled this route before, we can have a teams or zoom meeting with your group to chat through what to bring and how to pack. This is pretty much a marathon with nearly 1,600m ascent so it's good to be prepared. There are stops en route where we can pick up extra nibbles!
Meeting Point:
We'll meet at 0700 at Ribblehead viaduct at the junction between Blea Moor Road and Gauber Road here. There is parking along Blea Moor Road.
This is just a few minutes walk from Ribblehead station.
Difficulty:
This is a long day so we'll need to bring plenty of water and food with us. Although there are good tracks throughout, they are rough and muddy in places. There are also steep uneven steps and a few sections of minor scrambling.
There are places where people can drop out should they need to and you will need to ensure that you have some money for a train ticket back to Ribblehead (even if you came by car) or can pay for a taxi.
Prerequisites:
You will need to have done some hiking in preparation for this challenge and be happy hiking in the fells.
Cost:
The challenge costs just £60 per person for the entire day. There are discounts for booking more than one person.
Numbers:
We can take a maximum of 10 and a minimum of 4 for the event to go ahead.
Equipment:
Please see the All Activities section of the kit list here. Walking poles are recommended.
You will need to provide your own transport (though we always encourage car sharing), hill kit, accommodation and travel insurance. We encourage people to car share and this option can be noted on booking - whether you need a lift or would be willing to offer a lift.
Images from Past Events
To Book
If you want to chat to me about the event then please feel free to do so - email is a good start as I'm often out and about with limited phone reception. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions too.
To book simply click 'Register Now' and follow the instructions (or on mobile, the link below). You'll get an automated confirmation reply but I'll follow that up when I get back to civilisation to say thanks and with more detail about the event.
Please ensure you've read the booking Terms and Conditions and you are aware of what you need to bring by downloading the gear list.
Please check carefully which tickets you are booking and for how many. We try and be flexible but of course that brings loads of options!
Book the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - Saturday 6th June Here
Book the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - Saturday 4th July Here