Yorkshire 3 Peaks
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Challenge Event
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Community Team, Events
The beautiful Yorkshire Dales plays host to this Three Peaks challenge and takes in the iconic peaks of Ingleborough (723m), Whernside (736m and the highest summit in the Yorkshire Dales) and Pen y Ghent (694m).
Registration £55
Minimum fundraising £250
This is a full day, long challenge to work towards and achievable by those who have some previous walking experience, with a good level of fitness and stamina to keep going for around 12 hours! Most groups take between 10-13 hours. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales plays host to this Three Peaks challenge and takes in the iconic peaks of Ingleborough (723m), Whernside (736m and the highest summit in the Yorkshire Dales) and Pen y Ghent (694m). There are lengthy sections of rolling paths in between the peaks. On a clear day you can see the whole route laid out before you from each summit and you’ll be treated to a close up view of the magnificent Harry Potter-esque Ribblehead Viaduct! You’ll be joined by experienced and friendly Mountain Leaders along the way, who will be there to assist and advise you along the route.
Circular: Starting & ending at Horton In Ribblesdale
Distance: 24 miles round trip/39km
Total Ascent: 1600 metres/5000 ft
What’s included:
- Free parking
- Breakfast and lunch
- A very cool medal
- Alder Hey technical t-shirt
- Pre-event support and advice
- Trip notes and kit list
- Mountain leaders
- Group safety equipment and first aid kit
Itinerary
Saturday 10th May 2025
0600 Recommended time for breakfast
0650 Arrive at the event car park – BD24 0HH What3Words ///fingertip.flats.hunches
0700 Meet your Leaders for kit check and safety briefing
0715 Latest planned departure time from Horton in Ribblesdale Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough
1200 Cut off time at Ribblehead Viaduct
1600 Cut off time at Old Hill Inn Chapel Le Dale
1900+ Finish back into Horton in Ribblesdale, collect your well deserved finishers medal and dinner!