The the most popular route begins and ends at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, but Ribblehead, with its early morning train service, makes a better starting point. Whernside is climbed first, then Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent. There follows a seven-mile trek over Horton Moor to the finish at Ribblehead.
Where is the best place to start the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
Horton-in Ribblesdale
The traditional start of the Yorkshire Three Peaks is Horton-in Ribblesdale. You can however start the walk at any point along the circular route and the most popular alternative start point is from Ribblehead.
What order should I do the 3 peaks challenge?
There’s no official route to complete the three peaks challenge, but the suggested order is Ben Nevis (Scotland), Scafell Pike (England), and Snowdon (Wales). The idea behind this order is that the biggest mountain is tackled first.
Which of the Yorkshire Three Peaks is the easiest?
Pen Y Ghent is one of the three Yorkshire Peaks. Of the three famous hills, it is the easiest to hike and so is a popular choice for day rambles.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Route:
You can click the map and download the gpx file to use with your own GPS device, or upload the file to the OS Maps app. You can also use Komoot to guide you. The route itself is very well signposted so is relatively easy to navigate.
Which is the hardest out of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
Pen-y-ghent is probably the toughest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, but the quickest to complete. If you are aiming to complete the challenge in 12 hours, then this should take approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes.
What time should you start the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
In order to avoid traffic, the common pitfall of the Three Peaks Challenge, it is sensible to begin at midday, finishing Ben Nevis by around 5pm, allowing for a late evening drive to Wasdale Head to climb Scafell Pike. Scafell Pike is then climbed in the dark, followed by Snowdon in the morning. Start Ben Nevis.
Can you do the 3 peaks in trainers?
The straight answer to this is no! The reason is that whilst trainers and approach shoes (like a trainer but with an aggressive sole) are adequate for lower-level terrain in dry conditions they lack sufficient ankle support for the terrain you will encounter on this Challenge.
How many calories do you burn doing the 3 peaks challenge?
You’re going to be burning a mammoth amount of calories (estimates suggest between 2,500 and 4,000) during the day but please don’t think it’s a perfect time to diet. Your body will need sufficient refuelling; if not you’ll feel faint, dizzy and generally unwell.
What should I eat before the 3 Peaks Challenge?
We recommend good wholesome foods that are high on energy. Nuts, dried fruit, flapjack and a small sandwiches are ideal. We would also recommend taking some small treats to keep you going when you feel low.
Which is the hardest out of the three peaks?
Ben Nevis is purportedly the hardest mountain (and highest peak) of the Three Peaks Challenge. That’s why people tend to do it first if they’re taking the 24 hour challenge.
Can you walk 3 peaks without training?
Do you need to train for the three peaks? Unless you’re already in prime walking shape, you’ll most likely need to train if you want to be in with a chance of completing the Three Peaks Challenge. Plus, the fitter you are, the less you’ll suffer and the more you’ll actually be able to enjoy it!
Can you do 3 peaks without a guide?
Absolutely! Lots of people organise their own challenge. For a run-down of everything you need to sort out, please see our Three Peaks Challenge organisation page.
Which is the easiest of the 3 peaks to walk?
Whernside is the easiest of the three peaks to climb. it’s a massive beast of a hill but with a relatively gentle ascent and descent. Pen-y-ghent is much steeper with a little hands-on scrambling.
Which is the easiest of the three peaks to climb?
Snowdon is often found to be the easiest of the 3 peaks. People can be feeling slightly revived after a little sleep on the way from Scafell and the new day seems to bring renewed energy.
How long does Yorkshire 3 Peaks take to walk?
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Which is the best Yorkshire peak to climb?
1. Whernside. First on our list is Whernside, one of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks and at 2,415 feet is the highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales. It’s most often climbed from Ribblehead with hikers climbing the fell from an anti-clockwise direction along an old railway line.
Is there toilets on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
Are there toilets on the route? Yes! We start at about 6.30am, and there are toilets available at approximately 10am (Horton-in-Ribblesdale), 2pm (Ribblehead) and at the finish (back in Chapel le Dale).
Is Whernside harder than Ingleborough?
Whernside is the highest of the three mountains and thus naturally takes the longest time to climb (about 5 hours.) The terrain of Whernside is considerably less uneven than both Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent. Some cite this mountain as being the toughest to climb.
Can 3 peaks be done in a day?
The 3 Peaks Challenge in the UK is a hiking adventure that most people can do with a little bit of training. It can be done either in under 24 hours (that’s the real challenge!) or leisurely at your own pace.
Is 8 hours a good time for Yorkshire 3 Peaks?
If you can complete a fast 8-10 hour walk over 18-21 miles, with lots and lots of hills (big hills) then you will dramatically increase your chances of completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks…and in a great time too.