Route Overview
Pen-y-ghent is the smallest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, but by far its most spectacular.
This walk takes us on the classic ascent of this towering fell out of the ancient Dales town of Horton. From the start, this striking fell goads you in all its grandeur to climb its towering summit.
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This is a circular walk so you can pick which way around you would like to go. We’re going counterclockwise – heading south out of Horton before turning left and heading eastwards towards Pen-y-ghent. It’s a steady climb upwards from the outset.
From the summit, on a clear day, you can see the other two challenge peaks – Whernside and Ingleborough along with the breath-taking, far-reaching views above the magnificent Dales.
On the way back down (or up if you decide to do the route in reverse) it’s worth taking a slight detour to see Hull Pot – England’s largest natural hole which in wet weather has a stunning waterfall.
This walk features in Julia’s series of Britain’s Best Walks.
Nearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Leeds
