Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is 24-miles (38.6km) round trip route, and includes 1585m (5200ft) of ascent.

Quick links: Organised events - Self-organised guidance

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres), usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These hills form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

How to take part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge?

You can complete the Challenge either as part of an organised event, or as a self organised group. We have organised dates available each year, and we can also arrange private events for large groups.

See our upcoming Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge events Organise your own Yorkshire Three Peaks

Yorkshire Three Peaks groups gathering on an April morning

Descending Ingleborough on route to Pen y Ghent

Starting the Yorkshire Three Peaks in small groups

Yorkshire Dales Society Business Member

We're very proud to support the Friends of the Dales — an independent charity, promoting the conservation, biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Our work leading groups in the Yorkshire Dales features in episode three of Channel 4's documentary series The Pennines: Backbone of Britain.