Az maps attempted the yorkshire three peaks challenge in 2016, taking on the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough plus the. Crossing the river is fun i recommend just wading straight through or youll lose a lo. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk up. The three peaks of penyghent, ingleborough and whernside are among the best known hills in the yorkshire dales national park.
Click and holdsharesave to files memory map route yorkshire three peaks. The back of the medal includes an outline of the yorkshire three peaks route with the mountains marked including their heights. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent and returning to the starting point in a continuous circuit is a tough undertaking. Penyghent 691m, whernside 728m, and ingleborough 723m in that order. The route you can export a gpxkml file from this by clicking on the yorkshire 3 peaks link. There is 10 miles between pen y ghent and wernside so i dont know if just concentrating on the peaks training is enough but its mostly downhill. It also has a reputation for serving excellent food in the evening. The yorkshire dales national park authoritys three peaks area ranger steve hastie, who is also the three peaks project manager, said. The yorkshire three peaks route was changed during the winter of 2012 after a number of challengers ended up waist deep in boggy ground. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres. Five years ago, we drove overnight to attempt the tough 37km 23mile walk that takes in three of the highest peaks in yorkshire penyghent.
There is a train station and allocated car park a few hundred metres from the penyghent cafe the popular starting point of the yorkshire three peaks is hortoninribblesdale. It hasnt even done anything the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. To our delight though, we did actually complete it in 11 hours starting at 08. The 23 miles in 12 hours is achievable for most but is by no means a push. The yorkshire three peaks walk as a 2 or 3 day walk. You can also join an organised group walk, see the link below for more details. Circulate the yorkshire three peaks code of conduct to your group. Ordnance survey explorer ol2 at the three peaks shop is the map required for the complete route. Yorkshire 3 peaks downloads lupine adventure cooperative. The three peaks of the yorkshire three peaks are arranged in a triangle, with the river ribble and two minor b roads between them. The yorkshire three peaks challenge the new walk route. The waterproof case can be attached to your backpack to reduce the time searching through your bag each.
Updated to use the new national park recommended route coming off penyghent. Yorkshire three peaks is within the scope of wikiproject yorkshire, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to yorkshire on wikipedia. The crown hotel is situated in the beautiful ribble valley and is one of the few hotels in the yorkshire dales national park which actually stands on the pennine way. Yorkshire three peaks canvas prints, hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Cross stile just up from hill inn to join clear path heading s. A free overview guide to the three peaks challenge route, updated to take in the newly improved alternative whitber hill route, is available to download here as a pdf document. The classic 25 miles circular that is famously known as the three peaks, which involves climbing the three most popular hills in the yorkshire dales. In addition to the ebook, you will receive a gpx file of the yorkshire three peaks challenge route. This route description yorkshire dales national park. The route can be started from hortoninribblesdale, ribblehead or chapel le dale, and is a circular route finishing at the same point. Hortoninribblesdale to penyghent from the main visitor car park sd808725 head south on the main road through the village, follow the road left at the golden lion inn, and then after 200 metres cross the beck and take the minor road on your left. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge the yorkshire 3 peaks route. The yorkshire three peaks challenge is a walking challenge route with the circuit normally starting and ending at hortoninribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in yorkshire.
I have to begin by saying that the tag yorkshire 3 peaks is a bit misleading. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. You can start the three peaks challenge at any point along the 24mile route, but the traditional starting point is outside the penyghent cafe in hortoninribblesdale. John crace on scaling yorkshires three peaks travel. Checking out our route guides for the suggested routes should be the next step. I have walked the north yorkshire 3 peaks a couple of times and it is tough.
The yorkshire 3 peaks hire a guide thousands of walkers take the 3 peaks challenge of yorkshire each year, not all succeed but most do. You are advised that this is a rough gps track and not an exact route, as such you should make sensible decisions relating to the path and not follow your gps blindly. Visit the famous yorkshire dales three peaks of pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough on this challenging circular walk. The classic challenge is to climb all three in less than 12 hours, or beat your own personal best. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project, see a list of open tasks, and join in discussions on the projects talk page. The official yorkshire 3 peaks route for penyghent, ingleborough and whernside. Tackling the yorkshire 3 peaks in winter josiah skeats. The ultimate guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks. Although the yorkshire three peaks challenge is technically about completing the 3 peaks in under 12 hours, i didnt actually know this until after we had finished. Three peaks walk yorkshire ldwa long distance paths. New section of yorkshire three peaks path now open grough. You can load the route on to your smartphone and use your.
This track was updated in 20 to include the new path off penyghent. Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the. To scale three mountains in one day is no mean feat and provides an exhilarating and demanding trek in some of the most spectacular countryside england has to offer. Most challenge events start and finish from the village of hortoninribblesdale due to parking and facilities, although it is possible to start from ribblehead or chapelledale. This route description can be downloaded in pdf format for printing from lupine adventure coop. The three peaks challenge is a popular walk with those raising money for charities. Apr 10, 2017 az maps attempted the yorkshire three peaks challenge in 2016, taking on the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough plus the 24 mile circular route, all in under 12 hours.
A detailed yorkshire three peaks route guide see above left with mapping at a scale of 1. Double sided medal to commemorate your achievement of completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge. This is a memory map track file of the route of the yorkshire 3 peaks. Yorkshire three peaks challenge medal three peaks challenge. I came back from yorkshire yesterday, after completing the yorkshire three peaks on saturday i found the help i got online, while researching the route and other areas to be invaluable, so thought i would put my experience down on here where hopefully it may help someone else. Download the route profile data to an excel or csv file. Let everyone know you are completing the yorkshire three peaks with free posters to download and share on social media, your fundraising platform or website starting point. The cafe generally stocks a specially designed map, on which is shown the three peaks route, which is a good aid to use in conjunction with the ordnance survey 1. Yorkshire three peaks walk the yorkshire three peaks, in the yorkshire dales, represents a challenge for the keenest of walkers. Pen y ghent is beautiful, a steep incline and gentle decline. It is organised to assist your planning and walking of the yorkshire three peaks challenge.
Sep 12, 2018 whats a recommended itinerary for completing the national 3 peaks in 24 hours. Groups who notify us of their walk will receive discount codes for our yorkshire three peaks merchandise and an os map. The yorkshire 3 peaks route yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and. This map highlights the complete yorkshire three peaks route, which can be started from any point, although is often begun from hortoninribblesdale. Download free yorkshire three peaks route gps walking route file. This linear route driving trail is a real treat, starting with a fantastic view of the yorkshire dales three peaks from the great stone of fourstones. Three peaks walk yorkshire memory map route file last updated 14062016 09. Everyone without exception attempting the yorkshire three peaks challenge walk should be fully prepared, fully equipped, carry suitable maps for the area and a fully detailed, uptodate yorkshire three peaks 20 route guide. The cafe opens at 9am and has a clockcard machine outside the front door, which allows you to stamp your start and.
Even though you are never very far from some form of civilisation be it a farmhouse, country inn, road or railway you should remember to carry enough food, clothing, and safety equipment to remain selfcontained, and not have to rely on outside help, or even local cave rescue. Yorkshire three peaks kit list please use this checklist to help you pack. Back this coming year is the popular 3 peaks walking break which provides an opportunity to summit some of the countys highest peaks. The scenic drive includes stops in bentham, stainforth and the wonderful village of langcliffe, not forgetting a walk around the iconic ribblehead viaduct. We take the challenge of climbing 3 of these peaks, covering 24 miles in one day. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is a circular route that climbs all three mountians. Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire dales.
Three peaks of yorkshire club the three peaks walk is the oldestestablished walk in yorkshire 25 gruelling miles taking in peny ghent 2273 ft, ingleborough 2373 ft and whernside 2414 ft, and affording views of some of englands finest landscapes. Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. It is far easier to navigate a lot drier and it gives people a fantastic view of ingleborough, whernside and far moor bridge.
The three peaks in yorkshire penyghent, whernside and ingleborough are nevertheless great high places, leonine in. Starting in hawes, joining the classic yorkshire 3 peaks route around whernside, ingleborough and penyghent. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent in a continuous circuit is a tough challenge. The yorkshire 3 peaks are the mountains of whernside 736 m or 2,415 ft, ingleborough 723 m or 2,372 ft and penyghent 694 m or 2,277 ft. The three peaks in yorkshire penyghent, whernside and ingleborough are nevertheless great high places, leonine in form, like giant sphinxes with heads bent in repose. The walkthrough guide is complete with instructions and photographs and includes accommodation, route and equipment. The feedback we have had so far about the new route is very positive. Jan 28, 2016 the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. The ordnance survey os map you need for the yorkshire three peaks is the os ol2. This handy route guide covers the full 24mile circuit with detailed largescale mapping at a scale of 1. High quality yorkshire three peaks inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. Start this article has been rated as startclass on the.
The ebook is a pdf and can be viewed offline and taken with you to the yorkshire dales. Covering a distance of around 24 miles, with a total ascent of over 1,600 metres, completing the route in under 12 hours is considered a notable achievement. There is a train station and allocated car park a few hundred metres from the penyghent cafe the popular starting point of the yorkshire three peaks is hortoninribblesdale, due to the pubs. Hortonin ribblesdale penyghent ribblehead whernside. Whats a recommended itinerary for completing the national 3 peaks in 24 hours. These simple messages show what every individual can do to help keep the three peaks special for all to enjoy. Three peaks of yorkshire club yorkshire three peaks. The classic challenge walk, a long days walking but manageable my most. But, after a little persuasion, and perhaps more importantly, a short session in the pub, i had convinced my university pal, al, who i was visiting, that it was a great idea. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk.
Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the stamina of the walker and on weather. A complete guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge without getting lost. The old hill inn, chapelledale is a favourite lunch time stopoff point for 3 peaks walkers. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Every year thousands come to reach the top of at least one, or to conquer all three in one go. If you havent attempted the yorkshire three peaks yet, or visited the yorkshire dales then make it a priority its a great part of the world. Good run guide route map dallam yorkshire three peaks. Three peaks of yorkshire club the three peaks walk is the oldestestablished walk in yorkshire 25 gruelling miles taking in penyghent 2273 ft, ingleborough 2373 ft and whernside 2414 ft, and affording views of some of englands finest landscapes. Yorkshire dales three peaks scenic drive treasure trails. Last year we climbed all of the classic mountains on the wellknown route which attracts hundreds of walkers to challenge themselves within 12 hours to complete the circuit. A compass is required to effectively navigate with the map a waterproof, seethrough case is recommended to protect your map from rain damage. Yorkshire 3 peaks ultra, is a 70km self navigation trails ultra marathon held annually in october. To complete the circular walk of the yorkshire 3 peaks penyghent, whernside and ingleborough in 12 hours distance.
Walked with steve and dave during my 50 peaks in 50 weeks challenge i did in the last year of the second millennium and so to the biggest single day walk of the year. The yorkshire three peaks are situated in the yorkshire dales and the challenge consists of climbing the summit of penyghent 694m. Dallams runwalk of the 3 peaks route horton penyghent whernside ingleborough horton on saturday 26th september 2009. This is a major challenge walk which is long and involves over 1600m 5000 feet of climbing over the three peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Yorkshire three peaks challenge route skyware press. While training is one of the primary factors behind three peaks success, you still need to plan impeccably. A 25mile circular walk of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Whitber hill route, is available to download here as a pdf document see left. The yorkshire 3 peaks route the route the route is about 24 miles 39 km in length depending on who you ask and on the exact route taken and involves 5000 ft 1600 metres of vertical ascent. We are happy to offer a guiding service which will help you complete pen y ghent 2,277ft, 694m, whernside 2,415ft, 736m, and finally ingleborough 2,372ft, 723m in the required time. But, after a little persuasion, and perhaps more importantly, a short session in the pub, i had convinced my. The yorkshire three peaks includes, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough.