The waterproof case can be attached to your backpack to reduce the time searching through your bag each. The best time to attempt the yorkshire three peaks challenge is between april and september for the longer daylight. Yorkshire three peaks how long does it take to climb. The walkthrough guide is complete with instructions and photographs and includes accommodation, route and equipment. It hasnt even done anything the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. Organising your own yorkshire three peaks walking team. Viewranger the yorkshire 3 peaks challenge walking. Travelling to the yorkshire three peaks think adventure. The 60page ebook will guide you through the yorkshire three peaks challenge. 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.
For details of everything provided on these dates, please see the open yorkshire three peaks challenge event page open dates in 2017. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent and returning to the starting point in a continuous circuit is a tough undertaking. Os explorer ol2 yorkshire three peaks challenge map. The yorkshire three peaks challenge route from horton in ribblesdale. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. This track was updated in 20 to include the new path off penyghent. Yorkshire three peaks walk the yorkshire three peaks, in the yorkshire dales, represents a challenge for the keenest of walkers. I came back from yorkshire yesterday, after completing the yorkshire three peaks on saturday. The three peaks challenge is a popular walk with those raising money for charities. Yorkshire three peaks is within the scope of wikiproject yorkshire, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to yorkshire on wikipedia. Updated to use the new national park recommended route coming off penyghent. Yorkshire three peaks challenge route skyware press. Come with us as we take on the yorkshire three peaks challenge.
Wherever you live, mountains or no mountains, heres your essential guide to the famous 23mile yorkshire 3 peaks fell race with training advice from regular runners and elite athletes including 2017 ladies course record breaker victoria wilkinson from bingley harriers. The yorkshire three peaks challenge penyghent, whernside. Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire. The yorkshire three peaks walk is a very demanding but rewarding walk, which takes in the summits of penyghent 694 metres 2,276 feet, whernside 736 metres 2,415 feet and ingleborough 723 metres 2,372 feet all in one circular route. The three peaks of yorkshire provide that challenge by linking together the three summits in a 25 mile walk, which should only be undertaken by strong walkers. Ribblesdale bisects the route, with the river ribble and the settlecarlisle railway, with its scenic viaducts, running through it and. The basics are good clothing, including warm wear and waterproofs, good boots or walking shoes which have previously been broken in, maps and route guide, a first aid kit and plastic bivvy bag, a head torch and spare batteries some teams may well finish in the dark, and of course enough food and drink for some 12 hours hard work in the hills. The yorkshire three peaks challenge walk ordnance survey.
Here you will find downloadable information on the yorkshire 3 peaks as well as route information and a blank sponsor form if anyone uses. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is without a doubt one of the most rewarding challenges in the uk. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. Organised events selforganised guidance the yorkshire three peaks challenge takes on the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. Sign up log in strava running route yorkshire three peaks official route strava routes. You can also join an organised group walk, see the link below for more details. The yorkshire three peaks includes, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. The classic challenge is to climb all three in less than 12 hours, or beat your own personal best. The route can be started from hortoninribblesdale, ribblehead or chapel le dale, and is a circular route. There are route descriptions and os maps showing suggested mountain bike routes around each of the peaks too. Download gpx data for walk ny101 the yorkshire three peaks from horton in.
Yorkshire three peaks route and challenge hotels near 3. View, print and download the walking route yorkshire 3 peaks from whitty 23. Starting and ending in hortoninribblesdale you take in the 3 highest peaks in yorkshire, penyghent 694m, whernside 736m and ingleborough 723m. The yorkshire three peak challenge yorkshire dales walks. The yorkshire three peaks challenge, and the national three peaks challenge, are to make up some of the uk elements of my quest to complete an adventure challenge on foot, by bike, or by canoe, in every eu country travelling around in my campervan. 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. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge the yorkshire 3 peaks route. Visit the famous yorkshire dales three peaks of pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough on this challenging circular walk. Account holders can download it from this link ny101 the yorkshire three peaks. Three peaks walk yorkshire ldwa long distance paths.
Completing the route, regardless of time, is an achievement of which to be proud. The yorkshire three peaks is a route that id been wanting to do for a long while, ever since walking penyghent during my 7 day trek along the pennine way. Yorkshire three peaks os map with detailed route think adventure. The three peaks challenge is the most iconic walk in the yorkshire dales taking in the three highest mountains in the area.
We recommend organising a group of between four and fifty walkers. 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. The official yorkshire dales national park 3 peaks app. 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 yorkshire three peaks challenge the new walk route. Arrive the night before you attempt to complete the yorkshire 3 peaks, and relax knowing that you wont have far to go after the challenge is done. 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. It is a seriously popular route so theres even some snack bars plotted perfectly on. In my opinion the yorkshire 3 peaks offers the finest one day challenge in england bar none whernside 2,415 ft, 736 ms ingleborough 2,372 ft, 723 ms pen y ghent 2,277 ft, 694 ms i have written a book on the 3 peaks challenge and its history. The three peaks walk climbs unsurprisingly 3 fells, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough in and counterclockwise circuit. A challenge to walk 24 miles up and over the largest 3 peaks in yorkshire in under 12 hours. 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.
Yorkshire three peaks itinerary alzheimers society. To be perfectly honest i am not too worried about the 12 hour bit, my aim is to complete the challenge of walking the three yorkshire peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough in one circular route starting and finishing in hortoninribblesdale. Ordnance survey explorer ol2 at the three peaks shop is the map required for the complete route. Ldwa long distance paths three peaks walk yorkshire n yorkshire. Well provide you with 2 nights accommodation with breakfast included at a hostel in the heart of the dales. Organising your own yorkshire three peaks challenge. 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.
Yorkshire three peaks route planning hillwalking for the. 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. Sign up for strava to save this route and share it with your friends. Its slightly bulkier than the standard map and weighs 200 grams, compared to the standard g. But, after a little persuasion, and perhaps more importantly, a short session in the pub, i had convinced my university pal. To our delight though, we did actually complete it in 11 hours starting at 08. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres.
The active version of this map is the waterproof version of the yorkshire three peaks map. 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 following maps cover the yorkshire three peaks route at a variety of scales. 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. The three peaks cyclocross race follows a longer, 61 km 38 mi, route across the peaks. Yorkshire three peaks north yorkshire, england alltrails. The three peaks race traverses the famous yorkshire dales mountains of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough and is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell races in britain. This trail covers the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough which form part of the pennine range. It is also probably the lightest one to carry which might just be.
Yorkshire three peaks route planning hillwalking for. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres mollie. Its slightly bulkier than the standard map and weighs 200 grams, c. Distance from start km height above sea level m comments 2019 spidersphere ltd. I have been meaning to blog about the yorkshire 3 peaks for a long time, and. Yorkshire three peaks route and challenge hotels near 3 peaks. In addition we have packed the app with geolocated places of interest. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge 24 mile route within 12 hours. The yorkshire three peak challenge full route description. Walking the yorkshire 3 peaks challenge the yorkshire three peaks challenge route from horton in ribblesdale. Jul 28, 2017 on the app you will find descriptions and os 1. The route has a total of 4,654ft of ascent with gradients reaching a 30% maximum. Ordnance surveys ol2 explorer map, covering the complete yorkshire three peaks route, whernside, ingleborough and penyghent, all on the west side of the map. Yorkshire 3 peaks ultra, is a 70km self navigation trails ultra marathon held annually in october.
This map highlights the complete yorkshire three peaks route, which can be started from any point, although is often begun from hortoninribblesdale. Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire dales. Download our latest app iphone version android version and help us keep the three peaks network of paths in tip top condition. A compass is required to effectively navigate with the map a waterproof, seethrough case is recommended to protect your map from rain damage. Be prepared for the hike to take 14 hours due to steep climbs and the long distances between the peaks.
A complete guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge without getting lost. The 25mile circular route is popular amongst avid hikers, challenge seekers and charity fundraisers. Walkers typically begin the event between 69am with an aim of completing the route in anywhere between 8 and 12 hours. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge guided walk for charity or fun. You know how it is though, that ever growing list of todo adventures becomes hard to pick from. Jun 27, 2018 in this video lisa and i tackle the yorkshire three peaks challenge with our friends, molly, tim, chris, lee and steve. Once the route is drawn on to the map, it can be strategically folded to the area of your walk to ensure you dont need to unfold the whole map each time you need to check your location. Starting in hawes, joining the classic yorkshire 3 peaks route around whernside, ingleborough and penyghent. In this video lisa and i tackle the yorkshire three peaks challenge with our friends, molly, tim, chris, lee and steve. The official yorkshire 3 peaks route for penyghent, ingleborough and whernside. This is a memory map track file of the route of the yorkshire 3 peaks. The ordnance survey os map you need for the yorkshire three peaks is the os ol2. Tackling the yorkshire 3 peaks in winter josiah skeats. Three peaks yorkshire for ios free download and software.
With most books being several or more years outofdate we believe our route guide for the yorkshire three peaks challenge walk is the clearest, most uptodate route guide you can get. 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. If you dont have a group of four or more, we recommend taking part in an organised event, which you can sign up to as an individual or a group. The 60page ebook will guide you through the yorkshire three. Sign up log in strava running route yorkshire 3 peaks strava routes. The aim of the challenge is to walk this 24 mile route within 12 hours. The train line is actually on the yorkshire three peaks route. It is beneficial to draw the route on your map before setting off to complete the yorkshire three peaks. In horton in ribblesdale head to the helwith bridge inn for some well earned refreshments after your walk.
Whether you call it the 3 peaks of yorkshire or the north yorks 3 peaks, the yorkshire three peaks challenge walk from horton in ribblesdale walk ny101 the yorkshire three peaks comprising penyghent 694m 2277ft, whernside 736m 2415ft and ingleborough 723m 2372ft is one of the oldest established walks in the uk. The route can be started from hortoninribblesdale, ribblehead or chapel le dale, and is a circular route finishing at the same point. The ultimate guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks. Even though walking any of penyghent, whernside or ingleborough in isolation is satisfying walks in itself, there is a one thing that many people seem to like a challenge. Yorkshire three peaks 38km walking route near horton in. The friendly pub has a great menu, a good selection of beers and outdoor seating. They consist of a gps track, blank certificates, a route description and a sponsorship form. 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. Risk free 100% refund if you are unhappy with the product view more information. A 25mile circular walk of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes. The middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks.
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