A comprehensive equipment tips list is shown below. A credit card sized card to print off 8 up on a sheet of a4 to give to participants detailing how to call the emergency services while in the yorkshire dales. We did it on a rainy cold day in july proper yorkshire summer weather. This is undoubtedly the classic challenge of the yorkshire dales. The mountains are pen y ghent at 694m, ingleborough at 724m and whernside at 736m. John crace on scaling yorkshires three peaks travel the. Tough but loved it yorkshire three peaks walk tripadvisor. Make new friends and take on the yorkshire three peaks challenge on saturday 3rd june 2017 whilst raising money for leeds autism services. The classic challenge is to climb all three in less than 12 hours, or beat your own personal best. However it should not be underestimated, nor undertaken without suitable preparation and equipment. Head down from penyghent on the due west path and if you can take the time to visit the brilliant sink hole of hull pot map ref sd824747 near to where the pennine way is crossed. Yorkshire three peaks challenge this challenging but extremely rewarding walk tackles the three highest peaks in yorkshire. Yorkshire three peaks canvas prints, hand stretched around super sturdy wood frames. Author simon posted on june 14, 2010 july, 2017 categories home page content, maps, walking.
Jun 14, 2010 3 peaks area map it is run by the yorkshire dales national park, 3peaks ranger service for people walking the three peaks area. Most maps are somewhat static, adjusted into paper or any other lasting moderate, while some are somewhat dynamic or interactive. Os explorer ol2 yorkshire three peaks challenge map. The three peaks cyclocross race follows a longer, 61 km 38 mi, route across the peaks. 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 3 peaks 15th august 2020 take on one of the uks most challenging walking routes all in one day. The map box is a beautiful home for your maps with your own chosen area map engraved onto the front. On this event we aim to do the yorkshire 3 peaks in 3 days. I now have the fl version am never without them when heading into the. Yorkshire three peaks walk hortoninribblesdale 2020 all.
A high level of fitness is therefore necessary along with decent mountain equipment, as conditions on the tops can be particularly serious. Most maps are somewhat static, adjusted into paper or any other lasting moderate, while some are somewhat dynamic or interact. The yorkshire 3 peaks discuss where2walk where2walk. The circuit takes in the three highest peaks in yorkshire, pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough in a 24 mile circuit. Its slightly bulkier than the standard map and weighs 200 grams, compared to the standard g. It also has a reputation for serving excellent food in the evening. Our passionate and encouraging support crew will be with you every step of the way to ensure you experience a. 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 high pasture. Turn your home, office, or studio into an art gallery, minus the snooty factor.
Starting in hortoninribblesdale the traditional route first takes you up penyghent 694m followed by whernside 736m and finally ingleborough 723m before returning to hortoninribblesdale all in under 12 hours. 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. May 14, 2017 two walkers called for help after getting lost as midnight approached while they were tackling a yorkshire dales challenge route. Download route map and instructions for walk ny101 the yorkshire three peaks from horton in. 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 despite its popularity however, the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Time taken to complete the route varies depending on the. In horton in ribblesdale head to the helwith bridge inn for some well earned refreshments after your walk. 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. 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. Download our latest app iphone version android version and help us keep the. The people are not going to stop coming which is good but myself and the various authorities could do so much more to improve their experience.
Starting in hawes, joining the classic yorkshire 3 peaks route around whernside, ingleborough and penyghent. Windermere to yorkshire three peaks 3 ways to travel via. The yorkshire three peaks route was changed during the winter of 2012 after a number of challengers ended up waist deep in boggy ground. Improving your general overall fitness levels with cardio and strength training is a good place to start. Here at large outdoors hq we believe that walking the yorkshire three peaks is a big enough challenge without the stress of having to travel on the day itself to make the 6. Yorkshire three peaks walk hortoninribblesdale 2020. Five years ago, we drove overnight to attempt the tough 37km 23mile walk that takes in three of the highest peaks in yorkshire penyghent. Northern guiding guided yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. Tackling the yorkshire 3 peaks in winter josiah skeats. A 25mile circular walk of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. This superb walking challenge is certainly one of the classing must do events for keen walkers and hikers in the uk. The yorkshire three peaks walk getting there and local.
The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is a true test of endurance and mountain fitness. It is run by the yorkshire dales national park, 3peaks ranger service for people walking the three peaks area. Yorkshire three peaks os map with detailed route think adventure. Download free yorkshire three peaks route gps walking route file. Sign up to register for your place to take on the yorkshire three peaks challenge by clicking here.
The yorkshire 3 peaks discuss however it is doable, a reasonably fit person with the right guidance can achieve something that will live long in the memory. Climb the yorkshire 3 peaks with mobile adventure the. When i came to check this map against the yorkshire 3 peaks challenge route i found that an entire section of the route was missing from the map. 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. The route can be started from hortoninribblesdale, ribblehead or chapel le dale, and is a circular route finishing at the same point. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent and returning to the starting point in a continuous circuit is a tough undertaking. It hasnt even done anything the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. The friendly pub has a great menu, a good selection of beers and outdoor seating. This is more of a leisurely approach as to climbing all 3 peaks in 12 hours. 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.
This is the latest revision of the map, last revised in august 2016, including a code to download a digital version. Most maps are somewhat inactive, adjusted to paper or some other durable moderate, whereas others are somewhat interactive or dynamic. The highest of the three peaks and, since the boundary changes in the 1970s, the highest point in yorkshire. Yorkshire 3 peaks printable map new britain s 20 best. Jan 28, 2016 the middle of january is a silly time to tackle the yorkshire 3 peaks. Tough but loved it yorkshire three peaks walk, horton. The ordnance survey os map you need for the yorkshire three peaks is the os ol2.
About the author over 38 years, harvey has gained a reputation for high quality maps for adventurous recreation. The yorkshire three peaks walk as a 2 or 3 day walk. John crace on scaling yorkshires three peaks travel. Available with ben nevis, scafell pike and snowdon cover images, each version includes os maps of all three mountains and a basic road map. The classic challenge walk, a long days walking but manageable my most. 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 yorkshire three peaks includes, penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. The lovely weather and 4 participants attending made a very enjoyable and memorable day. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres mollie. The three peaks of the yorkshire three peaks are arranged in a triangle, with the river. Booked onto our guided yorkshire three peaks day challenge. This map features penyghent, ingleborough and whernside, fells in the yorkshire dales which make up the yorkshire three peaks. Guided hiking tour around the 3 peaks of yorkshire. 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. Os national three peaks challenge maps three peaks. Visit the famous yorkshire dales three peaks of pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough on this challenging circular walk. To our delight though, we did actually complete it in 11 hours starting at 08. The yorkshire three peaks route highlighted on the yorkshire dales. Climb the yorkshire 3 peaks with mobile adventure the lake.
Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. A compass is required to effectively navigate with the map a waterproof, seethrough case is recommended to protect your map from rain damage. A guide to the yorkshire three peaks challenge wheres. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is designed to be challenging but it is certainly achievable, just keep putting one foot in front of the other and youll get there. Starting at horton in ribblesdale, the walk takes you on a superb circular of the hills. The yorkshire 3 peaks is in many ways one of the brands in the dales and brings in many visitors as a result but i am not convinced that it is doing the area justice. Yorkshire three peaks equipment tips essential equipment tips. Whernside 736m, ingleborough 724m, and penyghent 694m. Satisfaction and extreme pleasure with some pain admittedly are the over riding emotion of those who end up sat in one of the pubs in horton in ribblesdale. Penyghent 691m, whernside 728m, and ingleborough 723m in that order. The three peaks challenge is a popular walk with those raising money for charities. If you want to join the three peaks of yorkshire club with a sub 12 time. 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.
The yorkshire three peaks challenge walk traditionally starts and finishes at the penyghent cafe situated in the tiny village of hortoninribblesdale, near settle in north yorkshire. The active version of this map is the waterproof version of the yorkshire three peaks map. Az maps attempted the yorkshire three peaks challenge in 2016, taking on the peaks of penyghent, whernside and ingleborough plus the. Dont rely on signal to help you out have a map downloaded onto your. Southern and western areas os explorer map with a brief introduction to map reading. Ordnance survey explorer ol2 at the three peaks shop is the map required for the complete route. This track was updated in 20 to include the new path off penyghent. This handy route guide covers the full 24mile circuit with detailed largescale mapping at a scale of 1. Enter a yorkshire three peaks challenge here no fundraising required. The yorkshire 3 peaks are the scene of several mountain rescue incidents each year.
This is the original three peaks which was one of the original walking challenges and still a fantastic adventure. The ultimate guide to completing the yorkshire three peaks. Rome2rio makes travelling from windermere to yorkshire three peaks easy. 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 women, aged 26 and 36, reported they were exhausted on the descent from ingleborough to horton in ribblesdale while attempting the yorkshire three peaks walk. The yorkshire 3 peaks challenge involves climbing pen y ghent, whernside and ingleborough as part of a 23. Yorkshire three peaks briefing lupine adventure cooperative. The yorkshire three peaks route is 24 miles long and includes an upwards ascent food and hill snacks, gloves and hat. Undertaking the yorkshire three peaks challenge is very popular with people of all ages, and all walks of life. The waterproof case can be attached to your backpack to reduce the time searching through your bag each. Guided yorkshire 3 peaks challenge northern guiding.
It is essential that any group venturing into the mountains is properly equipped, competent in the use of a map and compass, and has. Taking on the popular yorkshire dales circular walk. The official yorkshire 3 peaks route for penyghent, ingleborough and whernside. It is an excellent trial before the national three peaks challenge. Yorkshire three peaks trips monkey mountaineering page 1. Synopsis a map providing coverage of the yorkshire dales three peaks area from the a684 in the north, to the a65 in the south. This is the latest revision of the map, last revised in august 2016, including a code to download a. 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. You can also join an organised group walk, see the link below for more details. In order to be accepted into the 3 peaks club this should be completed within 12 hours. 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. Yorkshire 3 peaks downloads lupine adventure cooperative.
The walk is approximately 25 miles in length with an elevation gain of over m. The yorkshire three peaks challenge is approximately 25 miles long, with many long relatively flat sections, and three hills penyghent, whernside and ingleborough. Yorkshire 3 peaks printable map new britain s 20 best autumn. Yorkshire three peaks challenge equipment tips horton in. Yorkshire 3 peaks ultra, is a 70km self navigation trails ultra marathon held annually in october.
The dry stone wall running along the summit ridge is the county boundary. A detailed yorkshire three peaks route guide see above left with mapping at a scale of 1. Back this coming year is the popular 3 peaks walking break which provides an opportunity to summit some of the countys highest peaks. This map highlights the complete yorkshire three peaks route, which can be started from any point, although is often begun from hortoninribblesdale. Just across the road from the cafe is a small track which leads into a steep climb to the daunting peak of penyghent 694m. The yorkshire three peaks challenge climbing whernside, ingleborough and penyghent in a continuous circuit is a tough challenge. Here are our 5 recommendations for overnight accommodation.
The old hill inn, chapelledale is a favourite lunch time stopoff point for 3 peaks walkers. This is a memory map track file of the route of the yorkshire 3 peaks. Jun 02, 2007 richard and i have a history with the three peaks. Author simon posted on june 14, 2010 july, 2017 categories home page content, maps, walking post navigation. Find all the transport options for your trip from windermere to yorkshire three peaks right here.
Three peaks of yorkshire club yorkshire three peaks. Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge guided walk for charity or fun. 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. Ordnance surveys own three peaks challenge map pack, including detailed os explorer level maps of each mountain. Yorkshire dales os map 3 peaks area the white spider. Theres also the station inn at ribblehead postcode. The yorkshire three peaks challenge the new walk route. There is a notice on the map alternative route open april 20 but it has not been shown accurately on the map, just a very broad dashed line. Other surrounding locations are featured and the map is formed using rivers, and contour lines. But, after a little persuasion, and perhaps more importantly, a short session in the pub, i had convinced my. The walk is a tough day of approximately 24 miles in distance with an elevation gain of over meters.
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