Hiking

We visit the three highest peaks in Yorkshire. Pen-y-Ghent at 691m, Whernside at 728m and finally Ingleborough at 723m. The total distance walked is 37.5km/24 miles and 5,361ft/1643m of ascent), with the aim of completing this in less than 12 hours.

The limestone that runs throughout the Yorkshire Dales, makes this part of the country unique. It gives us extensive cave systems and rock formations across the area, making it one of the major areas for caving in the UK. However if you fancy staying above ground then one of our guided walks and talks is for you.

We visit the three highest peaks in Yorkshire. Ingleborough at 723m, Whernside at 728m and finally Pen-y-Ghent at 691m. The total distance walked is 47km/29 miles and 5,361ft/1634m of ascent, with the aim of completing this in less than 12 hours.

The walking is over a variety of terrains, and includes some of the most rugged and spectacular countryside in the Lake District National Park.

We have a number of options available this is just one option. This 2 day expedition has a visit to two of the three highest peaks in Yorkshire with a wild camp overnight following one of the peaks.

The National 3 Peaks Challenge is designed to complete the ascent of the three highest peaks in Britain – Ben Nevis in Scotland, Snowdon in Wales and Scafell Pike in England – in just 24 hours. It is not a technical mountain challenge but it is tough and physically demanding.