Yorkshire 3 Peaks

• A major walking challenge
• Visit 3 of the best Yorkshire peaks
• 24 miles and over 5,200 foot of climbing

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks is an extremely popular walk, deservedly becoming iconic for the ever increasing number of walkers who want to achieve something special. It is not necessarily the best way to appreciate the individual peaks but that is not why people choose to complete it. I have done it once, a couple of years back with Bracken (who was 11 at the time and just starting to slow down) and enjoyed the satisfaction of completion probably more than the 9 hours it took to get round. The exception is the last 1 and a half hours off Ingleborough to Horton which is an absolute pleasure regardless of the fact that it is the end of the walk. The climbs of Pen y Ghent and Whernside are the traditional routes and are probably the best where as the climb up Ingleborough is a bit of a haul and many suffer badly at this point. The long crossing from Pen y Ghent to Ribblehead can be gruelling, particularly in the wet but aside from this 5 mile section the walk is straightforward on good paths which are easy to follow

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OS Map:	O/S 1.25,000. OL2 Yorkshire Southern & Western Areas
Start Point:	809725. Horton. There is plenty of parking available in Horton
Terrain:	This is the Dales and can be peaty but the worst sections appear to have been repaired now. Should be easy to follow
Eating & Drinking:	Refreshments are usually available at a van at Ribblehead and at weekends a farm opens its doors at Chapel le Dale
Similar Walks Nearby:	Whernside from Ribblehead Ingleborough via Gaping Gill Pen y Ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale
Places to Stay:	Boars Head, Long Preston Maypole Inn, Long Preston