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Open Challenge Series 2008 |
Yorkshire Three Peaks Difficulty Rating: Medium - Fitness Rating: Medium |
What is the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge? This challenge starts and finishes at Horton-In-Ribblesdale, Yorkshire. Walkers
will first head for Pen-Y-Ghent (691 metres) utilising parts of the Pennine Way,
then head over to Ribblehead via the local Mosses which cover the low Dales.
Continue alongside the Settle to Carlise railway, before starting the climb to
the summit of Whernside (728 metres). Drop down to Chapel-le-Dale, before
the final climb of the day up to Ingleborough (723 metres). Now the long walk
back to the finish at Horton. How long is the Challenge? Most walkers aim to finish this 24 mile challenge within 12 hours. The challenge involves some 5,000 feet of ascent and descent, and good basic navigation may be required in poor visibility when crossing the mosses and on the summit areas. How hard is the Challenge? This is rated as the easiest of our challenges, but you still need to have a good basic level of fitness and stamina, as this is nearly the same distance as a marathon. You will be walking on some very muddy and uneven ground and should have some basic walking experience, and as ever - should be well prepared for a rapid change in weather conditions. Who takes part in this Challenge? This is a great event for individuals, pairs, or small groups. It makes excellent training for our other challenges, and is a good introduction to challenge events. It is also very popular with fundraising and charity teams, and with local accommodation available before and after the walk - makes a very enjoyable weekend for all participants. |
3 Yorkshire Peaks & 24 miles in 12 Hours? |
Three Peaks Challenge Route Map |
Horton-in- Ribblesdale |
Whernside |
Ribblehead |
Pen-Y-Ghent |
Ingleborough |
Chapel-le-Dale |
Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Safety Control Points Start : Horton-In-Ribblesdale Control 1: Pen-Y-Ghent Control 2: High Birkwith (support) Control 3: Ribblehead (support) Control 4: Whernside Control 5: Chapel-le-Dale (support) Control 6: Ingleborough Finish: Horton-In-Ribblesdale Controls marked (support) have refreshments, first aid, and are also retirement points with transport back
to the finish at Horton. |
Merseyventure Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Pay a single entry fee No fundraising commitment Start anytime between 7am and 8am Recieve a simple route map Six safety control points en-route First Aid, refreshment and retirement points Transport back to Horton for retirements Three Peaks medal for each finisher Basic refreshments at the finish Sport Ident timing system Instant hard copy of your times at the finish Qualified mountain leaders staffing summit control points VHF radio safety support Emergency telephone number |
Merseyventure Open Challenge Series 2008 Event 6 - Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Date: Saturday 2nd August 2008 Cost: Individual Entry - £30 per person Team Entry - £100 per team of 4 Start anytime between 7am and 8am from the Pen-Y-Ghent Cafe. Entry Fee includes: Qualified marshals at various checkpoints en-route Water and drinks stations at three checkpoints Three retirement checkpoints with return transport Basic route map and description (bring your own detailed maps) Sport Ident electronic timing system Print-out of your times at the finish Bowl of soup and hot drink at the finish Pay just one entry fee - raise funds for the charity or good cause of your choice..! ENTRIES NOW OPEN..! Download entry form here We suggest you travel to Horton-In-Ribblesdale on Friday, stay at a local B&B or camp, start the challenge first thing Saturday morning, then have a few celebratory drinks Saturday evening, B&B or camp again, before travelling home on Sunday. Make a great, full weekend out of this challenge event! |