Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Depending where you come from, mentioning the Three Peaks Challenge, you will either be assumed to be talking about the National Three Peaks Challenge, or the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge.

The Yorkshire Three Peaks is most likely the first Three Peaks walk to become a regular Challenge, taking in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order. 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.

The view from part way up Pen-y-ghent, looking back towards Horton in Ribblesdale.

Yorkshire Three Peaks map

Most walkers would start with Pen-y-ghent, from the village of Horton in Ribblesdale - there is the option of checking in and out at the Pen-y-ghent Cafe. Bear in mind that the traditional Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge involves returning to your starting point to fully complete the Challenge.