Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Route
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a 24-mile (38.6km) circular route with 1,585m of ascent, taking in the three highest peaks in the Yorkshire Dales: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.
The Three Peaks
Pen-y-ghent
694m (2,277ft)
The smallest but steepest of the three, with a distinctive lion-shaped profile. The scramble near the summit is the most technical section of the entire route.
Whernside
736m (2,415ft)
The highest point in the Yorkshire Dales and the longest climb. The descent via the Ribblehead Viaduct is spectacular.
Ingleborough
723m (2,372ft)
A distinctive flat-topped summit with the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. Often the final peak, tackled when legs are tiring.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Start Points
There are three possible start points for the Yorkshire Three Peaks, and you can walk in either direction - clockwise or anti-clockwise.
The postcodes for these start points are:
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale – BD24 0HE (lots of parking, £4 for the day, very busy at weekends)
- Ribblehead – LA6 3AS (some free parking)
- Chapel le Dale – LA6 3AR (limited free parking, usually quiet)
Yorkshire Three Peaks Route
Markers show the start/finish point and the two refreshment points on our Guided Yorkshire Three Peaks events.
Elevation profile of the Yorkshire Three Peaks route from Chapel le Dale
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£80 per person – dates available throughout 2026
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For GPS routes in the GPX format, please see below – routes are included for the three start locations. Right click and select 'Save As', and copy to your device.
Yorkshire Three Peaks Map
For Yorkshire maps, patches, badges and medals, please see the Three Peaks Shop.