Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge 2025

The Yorkshire three peaks are Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent and are located in a triangle. Our 2-day three peaks challenge offers amazing hill-side and moorland trails and stunning hill-top views. We’ll hike a circular 22km route on Saturday to reach Whernside and Ingleborough. On Sunday we’ll hike a shorter but bracing 11km to reach our third peak Pen-y-ghent.

Summary of Yorkshire Three Peaks Weekend itinerary:
Friday 15th: will be a travel day, with a chance to meet and settle into our base for the weekend the fantastically located Ribblehead Station Inn. There will dinner available** plus a briefing and preparation for the following days walks

Saturday 16th – Stepping out from the Inn, we start our 22km hike past the iconic Ribblehead railway viaduct. Following the railway for a few km before heading up towards the first of our peaks: Whernside (736 m). We then follow a lovely ridge with amazing views across the moorland before dropping into a little hamlet before a bracing walk up our second peak: Ingleborough (724 m).
Descending gently back into the valley and to our Inn, where we can relax and enjoy the traditional Yorkshire hospitality in a stunning location. The walk takes approximately 7 to 8 hours.

Sunday 17th – We will drive the short distance to the village of Horton in Ribblesdale, for our relatively brief but bracing circular walk to our final peak: Pen-Y-Ghent (694 m). The walk is approximately 11km and takes 3 ½ to 4 hours so that we will be back at the cars in time for a late lunch** and a chance to head home in the afternoon.

Difficulty – Challenging. The hikes are strenuous but is not technically difficult and will be following some well maintained and popular paths. There is significant ascent and descent each day however for much of it the slopes are relatively gentle.

You will need to be fit enough to spend a full day in the hills maintaining a reasonable walking pace (though we will have plenty of stops) Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further.

Accommodation
Back on Track is pre booking accommodation at the Station Inn, Ribblehead.
The Station Inn is situated in an imposing and rural position in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, providing a perfect base for hiking the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Situated next to the famous Ribblehead Viaduct, which crosses the vast expanse of ground known as Batty Moss in the run-up to the foot of Whernside.

The Station Inn at Ribblehead (thestationinnribblehead.com)
We have 3 Double Rooms available (of which 2 can be twins) and the Bunk House – Sleeps up to Eight but we recommend for 6 people. There are separated rooms.

What to bring: – you will need suitable clothing, waterproofs and footwear for two days in the open Yorkshire moorlands in rough terrain with the potential for rain and no shelter. (a kit list will be sent nearer the time) You will also need to bring money to cover refreshments, meals and sundries not covered in the event fee.
Refreshments & Toilets: Are available at the start / finish on both days however please note there are limited facilities during either hike
Hiking Guides: Martin David, Mountain leader, will be supported by another guide,  both fully qualified, insured, and First Aid certified
Meet: The Station Inn, Ribblehead, Low Sleights Rd, Carnforth LA6 3AS, What3words Reference locate.storming.goodnight

Fees & Payments:
£270 per person in a shared double room
£220 per person in a shared Bunkhouse (sleeps 6-8)
Please let Simone know who you would like to share with. If you’ve chosen the Bunkhouse, are you happy with mixed sex occupancy?

Fee includes: 2-Nights accomodation, Breakfast included only with Double rooms. Breakfast is not included in Bunkhouse (extra cost of £12.50 per Breakfast) ,2 days of guided hikes, 2 fully qualified and insured hiking guides, First aid qualified
Travel is not included.

Cancellation policy :
Full refund given if cancelled before the 20th June 2024. After this date, unfortunatley we cannot refund the event fee.
You can however transfer your place to someone else.

Photo credits: Photos by https://www.thestationinnribblehead.com/