The Three Peaks of Yorkshire.
Pen-Y-Ghent
Pen-Y-Ghent - Yorkshire 3 Peaks
Pen-Y-Ghent in the background. Your first mountain of the day..!
At just 691 metres, Pen-Y-Ghent offers no real problems to the walker. Upon leaving Horton-In-Ribblesdale, navigation to the summit is extremely easy in good visibility as the distinctive tabletop profile of this peak remains in full view for most of the ascent. The paths and tracks are obvious and well maintained, and apart from the final climb up the Pennine Way, are not very steep. The route is waymarked by fingerposts at most junctions.
The summit is gained very quickly after departing Horton, and gives the walker a good confidence boost. Just be aware that it is a long, hard slog before you reach the next peak, Whernside, and navigation becomes more difficult - the paths underfoot become much more entertaining..!
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At just 691 metres, Pen-Y-Ghent offers no real problems to the walker. Upon leaving Horton-In-Ribblesdale, navigation to the summit is extremely easy in good visibility as the distinctive tabletop profile of this peak remains in full view for most of the ascent. The paths and tracks are obvious and well maintained, and apart from the final climb up the Pennine Way, are not very steep. The route is waymarked by fingerposts at most junctions.
The summit is gained very quickly after departing Horton, and gives the walker a good confidence boost. Just be aware that it is a long, hard slog before you reach the next peak, Whernside, and navigation becomes more difficult - the paths underfoot become much more entertaining..!
More information about Pen-Y-Ghent & the Three Peaks..!