Good run guide route map dallam yorkshire three peaks. Checking out our route guides for the suggested routes should be the next step. This map highlights the complete yorkshire three peaks route, which can be started from any point, although is often begun from hortoninribblesdale. John crace on scaling yorkshires three peaks travel. 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. The ultimate guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks. The yorkshire three peaks includes, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Whats a recommended itinerary for completing the national 3 peaks in 24 hours.
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. Yorkshire three peaks is within the scope of wikiproject yorkshire, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to yorkshire on wikipedia. 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. The classic challenge is to climb all three in less than 12 hours, or beat your own personal best. 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. In addition to the ebook, you will receive a gpx file of the yorkshire three peaks challenge route. The old hill inn, chapelledale is a favourite lunch time stopoff point for 3 peaks walkers. It is organised to assist your planning and walking of the yorkshire three peaks challenge. Yorkshire three peaks kit list please use this checklist to help you pack. The feedback we have had so far about the new route is very positive. 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.
Instead of crossing todber moss, black dubb moss and red moss, it now goes south of hull pot to cross whitber hill, sell gill beck, sell gill hill, jackdaw hole and penyghent churn to rejoin the original route on. The official yorkshire 3 peaks route for penyghent, ingleborough and whernside. Groups who notify us of their walk will receive discount codes for our yorkshire three peaks merchandise and an os map. Three peaks of yorkshire club yorkshire three peaks. 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. The yorkshire dales national park authoritys three peaks area ranger steve hastie, who is also the three peaks project manager, said.
Yorkshire 3 peaks ultra, is a 70km self navigation trails ultra marathon held annually in october. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. We take the challenge of climbing 3 of these peaks, covering 24 miles in one day. The 23 miles in 12 hours is achievable for most but is by no means a push. Hortonin ribblesdale penyghent ribblehead whernside. Dallams runwalk of the 3 peaks route horton penyghent whernside ingleborough horton on saturday 26th september 2009. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent in a continuous circuit is a tough challenge. 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. The walkthrough guide is complete with instructions and photographs and includes accommodation, route and equipment. 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. 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. 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.
Start this article has been rated as startclass on the. Cross stile just up from hill inn to join clear path heading s. Five years ago, we drove overnight to attempt the tough 37km 23mile walk that takes in three of the highest peaks in yorkshire penyghent. The three peaks of penyghent, ingleborough and whernside are among the best known hills in the yorkshire dales national park. 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. 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. Elevation and ascent statistics with customisable elevation graph. The yorkshire three peaks are situated in the yorkshire dales and the challenge consists of climbing the summit of penyghent 694m. 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 ordnance survey os map you need for the yorkshire three peaks is the os ol2. The three peaks challenge is a popular walk with those raising money for charities. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent and returning to the starting point in a continuous circuit is a tough undertaking. Circulate the yorkshire three peaks code of conduct to your group. Independent art hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames.
You can load the route on to your smartphone and use your. The yorkshire three peaks walk as a 2 or 3 day walk. The yorkshire three peaks challenge the new walk route. Pen y ghent is beautiful, a steep incline and gentle decline. The scenic drive includes stops in bentham, stainforth and the wonderful village of langcliffe, not forgetting a walk around the iconic ribblehead viaduct.
Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge the yorkshire 3 peaks route. It hasnt even done anything the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. 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. 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 classic challenge walk, a long days walking but manageable my most. This route description can be downloaded in pdf format for printing from lupine adventure coop. Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and. Back this coming year is the popular 3 peaks walking break which provides an opportunity to summit some of the countys highest peaks. The yorkshire 3 peaks route yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. To complete the circular walk of the yorkshire 3 peaks penyghent, whernside and ingleborough in 12 hours distance. 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 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. Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the.
Whitber hill route, is available to download here as a pdf document see left. Crossing the river is fun i recommend just wading straight through or youll lose a lo. New section of yorkshire three peaks path now open grough. It also has a reputation for serving excellent food in the evening. 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. 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. 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. While training is one of the primary factors behind three peaks success, you still need to plan impeccably.
Jan 28, 2016 the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. The back of the medal includes an outline of the yorkshire three peaks route with the mountains marked including their heights. Starting in hawes, joining the classic yorkshire 3 peaks route around whernside, ingleborough and penyghent. 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. Yorkshire three peaks challenge medal three peaks challenge. This is a memory map track file of the route of the yorkshire 3 peaks. Visit the famous yorkshire dales three peaks of pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough on this challenging circular walk. But, after a little persuasion, and perhaps more importantly, a short session in the pub, i had convinced my. Every year thousands come to reach the top of at least one, or to conquer all three in one go. The waterproof case can be attached to your backpack to reduce the time searching through your bag each. Download free yorkshire three peaks route gps walking route file. Updated to use the new national park recommended route coming off penyghent. This route description yorkshire dales national park.
Three peaks walk yorkshire memory map route file last updated 14062016 09. I have walked the north yorkshire 3 peaks a couple of times and it is tough. 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. The yorkshire three peaks route was changed during the winter of 2012 after a number of challengers ended up waist deep in boggy ground. Penyghent 691m, whernside 728m, and ingleborough 723m in that order. 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. 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. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk.
Yorkshire three peaks itinerary and route yorkshire dales. The route you can export a gpxkml file from this by clicking on the yorkshire 3 peaks link. A complete guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge without getting lost. 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 cafe opens at 9am and has a clockcard machine outside the front door, which allows you to stamp your start and. Sep 12, 2018 whats a recommended itinerary for completing the national 3 peaks in 24 hours. A detailed yorkshire three peaks route guide see above left with mapping at a scale of 1. The three peaks cyclocross race follows a longer, 61 km 38 mi, route across the peaks. High quality yorkshire three peaks inspired canvas prints by independent artists and designers from around the world. 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. 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. Az maps attempted the yorkshire three peaks challenge in 2016, taking on the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough plus the. 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. Yorkshire three peaks canvas prints, hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames.
Ordnance survey explorer ol2 at the three peaks shop is the map required for the complete route. You can also join an organised group walk, see the link below for more details. Yorkshire three peaks challenge route skyware press. 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. Three peaks walk yorkshire ldwa long distance paths.
Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the stamina of the walker and on weather. 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. A compass is required to effectively navigate with the map a waterproof, seethrough case is recommended to protect your map from rain damage. Yorkshire three peaks walk the yorkshire three peaks, in the yorkshire dales, represents a challenge for the keenest of walkers. Tackling the yorkshire 3 peaks in winter josiah skeats. Planning and timings for the national three peaks walk up. I have to begin by saying that the tag yorkshire 3 peaks is a bit misleading.
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. 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 is far easier to navigate a lot drier and it gives people a fantastic view of ingleborough, whernside and far moor bridge. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is a circular route that climbs all three mountians. Yorkshire 3 peaks downloads lupine adventure cooperative. Click and holdsharesave to files memory map route yorkshire three peaks. To our delight though, we did actually complete it in 11 hours starting at 08. Yorkshire dales three peaks scenic drive treasure trails. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor.
The three peaks in yorkshire penyghent, whernside and ingleborough are nevertheless great high places, leonine in. Double sided medal to commemorate your achievement of completing the yorkshire three peaks challenge. This handy route guide covers the full 24mile circuit with detailed largescale mapping at a scale of 1. A 25mile circular walk of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. 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.
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