Three Peaks of Yorkshire Challenge

Pen-Y-Ghent (691m)

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This page details the suggested route from Horton-in-Ribblesdale to Ribblehead, via Pen-y-ghent. This section is approximately 15 kms long, and involves the short, sharp ascent of Pen-y-ghent, followed by the long walk to Ribblehead over some very boggy terrain which may require some careful navigation in poor visiblity.

The Three Peaks route from Pen-y-ghent to High Birkwith is very unclear on OS maps, but much more evident on the ground. Plot the grid references to get some idea of the route. From High Birkwith to Ribblesdale is fairly flat and quite monotonous on track and tarmac road, but must be covered.

Exit the Pen-y-ghent Cafe (GR 808 725) and turn right onto the B6479. Follow the road left at the church, ignore first minor road on left, cross river, then take the next road left, to Brackenbottom. At Brackenbottom (GR 816 722), path is signposted and obvious leading to a rough scramble up turning left, with the Pennine Way, to Pen-y-ghent. Meet a wall and continue up to the top (GR 838 734).

Cross the wall and descend gently with the Pennine Way. At the bottom of the western edge the Pennine Way now cuts back left (GR 838 743). The Three Peaks route heads more right at this split to Horton Moor and north of the Hull Pot.

Look for stepping stones when crossing Hull Pot Beck (aprox GR 828 747) allthough your feet are likely to be wet by now anyhow..! This is a very boggy route. Continue over Todber Moss and cross a wall to Black Dubb Moss (aprox GR 820 753) then through Red Moss (aprox GR 815 762). Cross another couple of walls before joining the Pennine Way once again, and arriving at Birkwith Cave (GR 803 770).
Follow track to God's Bridge, Nether Lodge Rigg, Nether Lodge and Lodge Hall to the main road (B6479 - GR 777 781).

Follow to Ribblehead..!

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