summit of Whernside and proceed downhill along the ridge for 1/2 mile. Plotted with the plotaroute.com route planner. There is a GPX file for a circular walk taking in Ingleborough and Whernside summits which can be found Here Cheers. By car or train from Ribblehead Back to Ribblehead is now Access area and so there is no defined footpath]. Whernside Circular. Navigation Tips for Ingleborough from Ingleton Pen-y-ghent, Whernside & Ingleborough from Horton Introduction to Walk 3433. Whernside was a lovely walk with fantastic views across the viaduct and beyond. The Dales High Way Section 4: Chapel-le-Dale to Sedbergh, Crag Hill, Great Coum and Gragareth Circular, Ribble Way Section 6: Horton to the Source. Once you have completed the decline from Whernside, the next checkpoint is the The Old Hill Inn. the bottom of the slope go through the gate and bear diagonally left across The route can be started from several different points, finishing in the same place and covers 39.2km (24,5miles), the complete route can be viewed on map OL2 Ordnance Survey Explorer. Sections of this trail have been reported closed for maintenance (December 2020). Length - 24.5 miles / 39.8 km. the gate step across the small stream and continue around the hillside In addition to the long distance between Pen-y-ghent and Whernside, you also have to walk past Whernside and loop around the back. a very well defined path through the limestone pavements and gradually Climbing Ingleborough from Ingleton is the most straightforward and safe way to the summit. the rest is moderate to hard, but with a steady pace it's achievable. Of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Whernside often seems to come off worse in comparisons with Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent. Looking towards Ingleborough part of the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks walk. to Ribblehead. In the end I plumped for Whernside and I route that I've done before, taking in the fell's southwest ridge and Whernside Tarns. In Clapham village head to the Old Manor House for refreshments after your walk. Research relevant preparation as these mountains can hurt!! The main path then turns left and descends steeply with a series of steps Any walk combining the superb viaduct at Ribblehead with the highest point in Yorkshire must be good. wall downhill for 300m or so until a stile is reached. 2000s on this walk: Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m) Additional summits: Park Fell (563m) Other points of interest: Ribblehead viaduct, Braithwaite Wife Hole, Scoutherscales Scars. Quarry and station in view begin a steep descent taking care not to slip and Ingleborough Circular, Walk Follow the Part of the recommended route approaching Ingleborough was closed, but diversions were clear. stream over the railway. Turn left at a stile to follow the path to the summit ridge of Walk 1 - Whernside circular (736m) - 8 miles - 4.5 hours - One of the the most popular walks in the locality so be prepared to see lots of people!A good introduction to the 3 Peaks with good paths most of the way and easy route finding. Ingleborough is visible from Whernside summit on a clear day. In my eyes Ingleborough is the best and most interesting of the 3 Peaks. The path known as High Lot is one of the routes used to climb Ingleborough, near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. The path climbs Turn near left passing the Hill Inn and Whernside After passing back through the stone gate, follow the path leading towards Ingleborough. It was not much of a climb to the top of Simon Fell and in truth its unmarked top was a bit of an anti-climax. We left Hawes and headed for Horton in Ribblesdale, the starting point for climbing Pen-y-Ghent and doing the Three Peaks Challenge, a circular 25 mile route that begins and ends at the Pen-y-Ghent Cafe (where you clock in and clock out to verify your time) and takes in the summits of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Ingleborough is the second highest peak in Yorkshire, over-topped by Whernside, with the summit visited by many people each year. Our walk today will test not just Stuart but me also, todays route will come in just under the sixteen mile mark & unusually for me, just the two summits will only be included. As we continued our walk on to the long ridge of Whernside at around 400 metres high the long distance views began to emerge. There are ten amazing national parks in The walk south with huge views of Ribblesdale to the left, Ingleborough ahead and the hoarfrost covered fence was quite superb, as was the contrast between the green valley and the snowy ridge I was on. Eventually this The mountains of Whernside (736 m or 2,415 ft), Ingleborough (723 m or 2,372 ft) and Pen-y-ghent (694 m or 2,277 ft) are collectively known as the Three Peaks.The peaks, which form part of the Pennine range, encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in … It is an awesome panorama which is completed by looking directly down the line of the Whernside massive to High Pike, Low Pike and to West Fell which leads straight down to unseen Twisleton and to the Ingleton Waterfalls. Upon emerging at the main road turn right and thence In fact over the last couple of years I have been enjoying climbing some … Our walk up Ingleborough was an add-on to our Gaping Gill cave descent. The third peak is Pen-y-ghent. Whernside Loop Trail is a 8 mile loop trail located near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, England that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. the pub and railway station. The temp path is literally across the field and straight up the side the mountain. All timings are approximate and for a person of average fitness and The Yorkshire three peaks challenge is a circular walk which encompasses three major peaks in the Yorkshire Dales, Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough, arguably the best-known hills in the area. Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m) circular - 13½ miles - 6 hours. The combination of Whernside and Ingleborough provides an excellent day out with a variety of trains on the return. gates bear slightly to the left to pick up the Natural England waymarked Quite a steep incline up Ingleborough with loose footings, the hardest part for us. Take care not to get too close to the quarry The path then becomes to meet Blea Moor Signal Box. From Ribblehead quarry access road. At He was, he said, starving. From bottom of Ingleborough up it was tough going as they had closed the main path for maintenance (the one with the stone steps). The official challenge is to walk the 24-mile route in twelve hours, no mean feat when you consider the length, the terrain and the 1,600 metres of ascent as you cross Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside (Yorkshire's highest summit) and Ingleborough. At 2372ft (723metres) Ingleborough is second only to Whernside as Yorkshire’s highest mountain and normally the first or last in the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks walk, depending on which way round it is tackled. Awesome trail tough on the thighs though we ended up but I definitely think Ingleborough peak would have been better to do anticlockwise on this route, because it was a very steep descent (clockwise). Thousands of people use it to walk from Chapel le Dale to the top of the peak. Whernside from Ingleton. was last updated on quickly left along farm track passing Philpins Farm where there is a refreshment Little Ingleborough is ascended on the way up to Ingleborough's summit. We managed to hike Whernside and Ingleborough in 7.5 hours and do 35,219 steps Ingleborough from Ribblehead A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Yorkshire Dales starting and finishing in North Yorkshire, England, about 15.00km (9.32 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 5:30h. edge. The Walk. Ascent - 5000 feet / 1515 metres . The descent from Whernside is one single path leading all the way to the bottom. Pen-y-ghent Summit to Whernside Summit . As this grassy track is walked along, there is an excellent view back to the left of Ingleborough effectively being framed between the railway arches. I think the whenside peak is pretty similar and gradual ascent/descent on each side; Leaving Whernside by the south-west route to High Pike fills the eyes with the most wonderful sight down to Chapel-le-Dale and across to Ingleborough. I was right! First to pop its head into view was Ingleborough. Continue again For additional questions please email support@alltrails.com, great walk; amazing views... on a clear day, we could certainly see the sea, and possibly could see isle of man from whenside peak. the boggy and environmentally sensitive lower slopes. Length 13.8 miElevation gain 3546 ftRoute type Loop slightly now with a wall on the right to reach a stile. on this site, no responsibility can be accepted for any error or omission The repairs are taking place on the steepest section of the footpath from Humphrey’s Bottom towards the summit, also known as High Lot. Once you have touched the trig, head back through the gate to begin the trail to Ingleborough. County/Area - North Yorkshire. Definitely a workout on the knees, be prepared! Fine views of Whernside and the magnificent Ribblehead viaduct. From Simon Fell we continued on to the lower but more distinct Park Fell. Walking | Ingleborough from Ribblehead | Route type: WalkDifficulty: EasySurface: AverageIngleborough must be Yorkshire's most-climbed mountain and there are several enjoyable routes to its summit. Can be done in a single day, or with a wild-camp on either peak. Length 8 miElevation gain 1778 ftRoute type Loop Hiking Nature trips Walking Bird watching running Views easy walk to the quarry entrance [through the nature reserve] and the Ingleborough Mountain Pubs/Cafes. herein. Amazing hike with Frankie. The two areas to watch out for are the decent from Whernside and the climb on Ingleborough. Initially it was Ingleborough and Whernside loop but bad weather forced us to stop after Ingleborough. By car or train from Ribblehead Back to Ribblehead This Yorkshire Dales walk follows a less popular route to the summit, providing an enjoyable excursion with good views of Pen-y-ghent and Whernside adding to the interest. Logged I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. From the wonderful solitude of the walk from Ingleton to Whernside, the masses were joined on the section of the Yorksire Three Peaks walk that I included. If in any doubt walkers should always consult the relevant OS The walk starts from the RIbblehead Station, passing the Ribblehead Viaduct, following the train line that was supposed to have been served by a steam train today but had been cancelled due to a Firemen strike then crosses over the railway and follows the valley along before climbing up towards Whernside. point. There are two excellent ways of climbing Whernside. Map of the Walk Walk Notes Cracking day on the hills, biting cold all day except the last 30 minutes, snowing on Ingleborough, high winds on both tops and wet underfoot on the descent from Whernside. Bear left at the ridge to follow the wall to the summit trig Weather: Sunny spells, wonderful skies. Ghent. Traffic jams, rubbish, poor clothing/footwear choices, dogs running wild terrifying sheep and so many miserable looking faces ! It's a fine walking day out and, thanks to the Settle-Carlisle railway, you can go up one side and down the other - surely the best way to tackle any mountain! Ingleborough & Whernside. Cross the stream twice by stepping stones Circular walk taking in both Ingleborough and Pen Y Ghent Summits. Do Ingleborough is visible from Whernside summit on a clear day. This trail has been reviewed and updated to reflect the comments in this review. Ingleborough. Boggy at the bottom but a tough climb upto the top path. The Walk. note:- Whilst the author has taken every care in assembling the information ability. Ingleborough (723 m or 2,372 ft) is the second-highest mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, England. Finally back to Ingleton via the return leg of the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. or so. Ingleborough. Thousands of people use it to walk from Chapel le Dale to the top of the peak. This rugged circular walk is a Yorkshire Dales classic, exploring Ingleborough’s most famous features on the way to its mighty summit. From the top of Pen-y-ghent you are now rewarded with your first downhill section of the 25-mile route. With an altitude of 724m Ingleborough is the second highest of the legendary Yorkshire Three Peaks, but it’s by far the most well known peak in the area. Whernside Circular. Whernside, the highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales and thus the highest point of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, standing at 736 m (2,415 ft) in height.It is a walk up that I enjoy at all times of the year. Need to know. It is a delight to spot is Ingleborough, a shapely mountain from all sides. Whernside and Ingleborough Sunday 12th September 2004 When you start talking about the three peaks to anyone, assuming they have heard about them, they will assume you are referring to the national three peaks challenge that has been hijacked by charities as a way of earning money. It is perfectly possible to start the walk in the centre of Ingleton but if you have transport save yourself a mile each way by driving to the car park at the east end of the village. Grid ref: Ingleborough. map. The path climbs some steps about thirty yards to the right of the wall, then continues on slowly drawing in towards the wall. No scrambling is required. The Yorkshire Three Peaks is a well-known challenge walk. reaches two large gates forming a sheep compound. This page It’s the last hurdle before the 4-mile walk back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I had never been to Ingleton before, so I took the opportunity of starting and finishing a walk there. windbreak and trig point will emerge in front. Whernside and Ingleborough Circular Walk is a 13.8 mile loop trail located near Carnforth, Lancashire, England that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult. The descent from Whernside is one single path leading all the way to the bottom. Brief route description. The summit I travel for travel's sake. Starting at Ribblehead station, tucked in between the three peaks, this walk goes over the summit before dropping down to Horton in Ribblesdale station. Of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Whernside often seems to come off worse in comparisons with Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent. Ingleborough is a fine walk on its own and the best way to enjoy the peak is to walk right over it. Distance: 7.5 miles. This walk starts at tiny Dent station - the highest mainline station in England - and finishes by heading underneath the spectacular Ribblehead viaduct. In Clapham village head to the Old Manor House for refreshments after your walk. rising uphill. 0300 456 0030 info@yorkshiredales.org.uk Whilst I thought it was a good idea my son didn’t. we did it clockwise which seemed to be the opposite direction to everyone else on the day The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. the pasture eventually to meet a wall at the left hand side. Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk Pen-y-ghent > Whernside > Ingleborough Video run time: Part 1: 29 minutes - Part 2: 20 minutes - Part 3: 29 minutes . We’d already walked for 1.5 hours to reach Gaping Gill, on the flank of Ingleborough, so it seemed a shame not to climb the hill. This is a magnificent high level route across taking care to note the the point of return [difficult in mist]. Ingleborough from Park Fell With an optimistic view to doing the 3 Peaks challenge (Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent & Ingleborough in under 12 hours), we decided to try and do both Whernside and Ingleborough in under 7 hours, a distance of around 13.5 miles, we did manage this - just, but we decided that walking against the clock wasn't for us. Walk ny171 Ingleborough and Simon Fell from The Old Hill Inn, Ribblehead. You will see a stone gate upon reaching the summit of Whernside. Whernside Ingleborough Circular Walk 13 miles (21.5 km) This challenging circular walk visits two of the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks. The views were amazing though, and to see Ingleborough looming in the distance creates a challenge and motivation to keep going. The path descends to reach the quarry floor from where it is an Take a while to admire the view over Ribblehead and towards Pen Route: Whernside. National Parks, like the Yorkshire Dales, are a great escape from the city, you have the time to connect with nature, relax, enjoy the present or be adventurous. Walk 1 - Whernside circular (736m) - 8 miles - 4.5 hours - One of the the most popular walks in the locality so be prepared to see lots of people!A good introduction to the 3 Peaks with good paths most of the way and easy route finding. It is one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks (the other two being Whernside and Pen-y-ghent ), and is frequently climbed as part of the Three Peaks walk . Ingleborough path works – update 15 December 2020 . Passing though these Today is our chosen day to climb Whernside, one of Yorkshire’s 3 peaks. Whernside and Ingleborough Circular Walk 7 By car or train from Ribblehead: Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m) circular - 13½ miles - 6 hours. kiosk to reach the main road. Can be done in a single day, or with a wild-camp on either peak. from the summit down to the gate again. The viaduct but the decent towards ingleborough was hard and tough, the accent up ingleborough is very hard and tough going with a very steep incline and the Carries on more up to the summit, walk all way down ingleborough was muddy and again hard declines just on grass with no footings and steep areas but views are priceless and it’s a great walk you feel you have a view of both mountains climbed and really appreciate what you have done. A challenge alright esp for a novice. Its striking appearance is thanks to its unique geology; three distinct geological tiers give the fell a ‘layered’ appearance. A 15-mile walk in the Yorkshire Dales. Started early and on a hot humid day, this made it tougher, Whernside was a nice gradual hike up coming from You eventually climb to the summit via smaller the outlying peak of Little Ingleborough, then return via a different route that heads roughly east from the top of Ingleborough on the Dales High Way before sweeping south towards Clapham. The walk starts in front of the Old Hill Inn - roadside parking is available nearby. Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Essential repairs are currently being carried out on one of the paths used for walking to or from the summit of Ingleborough from Chapel-le-Dale. I chose to walk to Whernside and back via the very impressive limestone formations of Twisleton Scar. Station access road turn right on to the main road in front of the Station From Ingleborough we left heading east for the true purpose of the walk that was to bag Simon Fell one of the last couple of Dales 2000fters we had to do. Circular walk taking in Pen Y ghent and Whernside summits. We could walk and talk freely again. Hiking | Whernside and Ingleborough | A 13-mile walk up the two higher of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Overall, a great hike and one to recommend. Downhills are crazy hard if you lack the thigh muscle to cope. National Parks, like the Yorkshire Dales, are a great escape from the city, you have the time to connect with nature, relax, enjoy the present or be adventurous. However, after passing through Date: 30th May 2005 Distance: 12.4 miles Ascent: 3357 feet Time: 6 hours 15 mins With: Matt Start Grid Ref: SD764790. 04-May-2020. The last time I’d been up Whernside was about 10 years ago, as part of a group tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. At Bruntscar turn right and then Whernside, the highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales and thus the highest point of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, standing at 736 m (2,415 ft) in height.It is a walk up that I enjoy at all times of the year. Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Three Peaks Country. There are ten amazing national parks in The trail offers a number of activity options. Leaving Whernside by the south-west route to High Pike fills the eyes with the most wonderful sight down to Chapel-le-Dale and across to Ingleborough. This linear walk from Ribblehead exploits paths on its north and east flanks, incorporating two of the subsidiary 'tops' that make up the mountain mass. The path known as High Lot is one of the routes used to climb Ingleborough, near Ingleton in North Yorkshire. under the railway bridge to reach Ribblehead and You'll climb to Ingleborough before heading up to Whernside from the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. very steep with steps cut into the hillside. This is pulling information from the places imported from the POI database. Grade - very hard. After Thornton Force, it’s uphill at Twisleton Scar End, followed by a four-mile north-easterly trek to Whernside. There is a good choice of ways to the top, fabulous limestone scenery and views across into the Lake District as well as the Dales themselves. with the wall on the right eventually bearing left now with Ribblehead The upcoming set of signposts, just behind the gate and hut, will point you in the right direction. I think you may gather by now that Ingleborough & Whernside aren’t exactly close together in that both summits are spread apart by five miles of bog, beautiful Limestone Pavements & rolling green pasture’s. For me though its long summit ridge is one of Whernside’s chief glories. Des sections de ce sentier ont été signalées fermées pour entretien (décembre 2020). One option is to head for Dent and climb Whernside from there. There is a GPX file for a circular walk taking in Ingleborough and Whernside summits which can be found Here Cheers. Souther Scales Fell has good views down to Ribblehead and across to Whernside. day out with a variety of trains on the return. Whernside. Hiking | Whernside and Ingleborough | A 13-mile walk up the two higher of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. The peak of Ingleborough is marked by a cairn. ninthace. only just after the pub turn right over a narrow stile. 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