2024 Challenge

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route, and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent. It takes on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres), usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These hills form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Itinerary: 5.30am: Meet in Horton-in-Ribblesdale at the Start & Finish and Car Parking BD24 0HH. From 6.00am (Sunrise 6:27am approx): Start the walk towards Pen-Y-Gent. Approx. 8am: Summit of Pen-Y-Gent. Onwards over Horton Moor towards Whernside, this is a long stretch, about 12km, there is the first fuel and water stop at the famous Ribblehead viaduct for a well-earned break and refreshments. Approx. 10.30am: Break at the viaduct for Brunch 20mins. 10:50am: Set off towards Whernside, from the viaduct towards the summit.

Approx. 2.00pm: Descending Whernside toward Chapel-Le-Dale, stopping for a 15min break at Philpin Farm for the second fuel and water stop plus toilets and a vending machine (please bring change) available all year round. Crossing the main road B6255 to start the ascent of Ingleborough. 2.15pm: Set off towards Ingleborough, from Philpin Farm towards the summit. Approx 4pm: Summit of Ingleborough. We aim to complete the challenge by 18:30pm, that leaves around 2.5 hrs to descend Ingleborough back to the start point in Horton-in-Ribblesdale for a celebration event (sponsored by Hill Group) and to gain your well earned challenge medal, this should be plenty of time. Of course, these are just approximations and actual timings will vary. Sunset 19:47 (approx.)