Join us for the BDIA Yorkshire Three Peaks Charity Challenge 2024!
This event is your chance to conquer the stunning Yorkshire Three Peaks while supporting a great cause. Lace up your boots and get ready to hike through the breath taking landscapes of Ribblesdale in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or just looking for a fun challenge, this event is perfect for all levels. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you trek through Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough.
Make a difference while experiencing the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable adventure – sign up now!
The Association has chosen MIND to sponsor for this event to help raise awareness of mental health. A percentage of your entry fee will
If you wish to donate to this good cause but do not wish to take part in the event, donations can be made via our BDIA JustGiving page link here
Cost
The entry fee is £99 with a maximum of 100 tickets available for people who would like to take part.
FAQs
What is the ‘Yorkshire Three Peaks’ challenge?
This challenge is on many a bucket list – a tick-off achieved when all 25 miles (40km)* of the circular route
have been walked, with all Yorkshire Three Peaks – Ingleborough 2,372ft (723m), Whernside 2,415ft
(736m) and Pen-y-Ghent 2,277ft (694m) – summited within 12 hours. This exclusive event offers an
experienced Large Outdoors guide to support you to complete the circular route through the stunning
Yorkshire Dales, encompassing the leg-tiring 1,585m (5,200ft) of ascent.
* The route is often advertised as 24 miles, or 24.5 miles, however, our groups tend to clock up to 25 miles on the route we use.
What route will we follow?
We start from Horton-in-Ribblesdale and the route, handily, begins with a good leg-loosener as you set
out along a fairly easy gradient for three miles with the distinctive anvil shape of Ingleborough, the first
peak, in your sights. The summit offers panoramic views across the Dales and on to Morecambe Bay and
the Lakes. Then you’ll begin your second ascent to Yorkshire’s Everest – Whernside. This hulk of a hill
again provides lovely views. As you descend the reasonably easy slope you’ll be able to see across to the
Ribblehead Viaduct, perhaps marvelling at the skills of the engineers and the sheer grit of the 2,000+
workers that built the structure back in the 1800s.
In fact, the viaduct is a half-way milestone, before you begin the long low level stage along tracks and field
paths towards our final peak of Pen-y-Ghent. After the summit, there is just a short but steep descent and
a final wander across some fields back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Are there cut-off points?
Yes – this is a challenge event after all! The challenge is to complete the route in 12 hours or less.
First cut off: after Ingleborough is 3¾ hours after start. 11.13km and 539m ascent.
Second cut off: after Whernside, at Ribblehead road, is 3½ hours later. 11.25km and 505m ascent.
Third cut off: before climbing Pen-y-Ghent, is 3 hours later.
When training for the walk, a pace of 3-4mph (5-6.5kmph) should be suitable – but don’t forget to include
hills on your training routes!
This is a 12-hour challenge and the group must complete the walk within this time. The cut-off points are for the safety of
everyone. Our guides reserve the right to ask you to drop out of the walk at a safe point if they are concerned about your ability
to safely keep up, or you don’t make the cut-off times. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
What happens if I can’t keep up, or I need/want to drop-out?
Your guide will advise you of the pace required throughout the walk to complete within the 12 hours. Your
guide reserves the right to ask you to drop out of the walk at a safe point if they are concerned about your
ability to complete within the time limit – this is for safety and the fairness of the group experience.
If at any point you feel that you cannot keep up and/or will not be able to complete the challenge, it’s vital
you let your guide know as soon as possible. Your safety and that of the group is their paramount concern,
so the sooner they know the sooner they can assist. As per the Compulsory Kit List, it is important that
you have money and a mobile phone with you if for any reason you are unable to complete the challenge
and need to leave the group – you may need to arrange a taxi or public transport back to the meeting
location/to your accommodation/for onward travel.
Can we buy food/drink on the walk?
There are no guaranteed stops for water refills or food along the route, so you should bring sufficient
water (at least 2-3 litres per person) and plenty of food for the day.
There are usually opportunities en-route to buy refreshments, including hot drinks, but these places are
independent businesses, so we can’t guarantee opening times and/or availability.
Is there a toilet?
There are toilets (usually 24hr) near the start point, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority car park;
what3words///limelight.sharp.pelting. After the first peak, Ingleborough, there’s usually the option to use
toilets at a farm shop. The farm shop does charge a small fee to use the toilet or asks that you purchase
something from the shop, so please make sure you have some money. Please note these are independent
businesses, so we can’t guarantee opening times and/or availability.
Why do I need cash with me?
The ‘price to pee’ may be a snack or cup of tea (see above regarding toilets). Also, if for any reason you
are unable to complete the challenge and need to leave the group, you may need to arrange a taxi or
public transport back to the meeting location/to your accommodation/for onward travel. Taking a mix of
cash and a card is advised.
Why do I need a mobile phone? And is there actually a signal?
If you need to leave the group for any reason, we ask that you contact your guide by text message when
you have returned to the meeting point safely, as a courtesy. Plus, it’s always a good idea to have a mobile
phone with you when you’re exploring the outdoors, just in case of emergency.
There’s usually a good signal in Horton-in-Ribblesdale and at each of the summits. In between the peaks
there often isn’t a signal, or it’s very patchy if you can find one.
Hotels nearby:
Click here for local hotels
Dedicated Y3P pages for videos and more Yorkshire Three Peaks advice:
largeoutdoors.com/yorkshire-three-peaks-exclusive
largeoutdoors.com/news-blog/how-to-train-for-the-yorkshire-three-peaks-advice
largeoutdoors.com/news-blog/what-to-eat-on-the-yorkshire-three-peaks-challenge
largeoutdoors.com/news-blog/gear-advice-how-togear-your-feet-up-for-a-days-walking
largeoutdoors.com/news-blog/walk-challenge-training
We look forward to seeing you and helping you take on the challenge!
Compulsory:
Acknowledgement of Risk Form (online via SmartWaiver)
Every participant of an activity led by Large Outdoors must sign an online Acknowledgement of Risk Form
in advance. You will be sent the link to complete this a few weeks before your walk. You are responsible
for letting Large Outdoors know of any relevant Medical Details – medical conditions/injuries, or medical/
food allergies, when completing this form. If you don’t sign this form in advance, you can’t take part.
Please see the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND APPROPRIATE FITNESS/ EQUIPMENT section of our
Terms & Conditions. Data will be collected in line with our Privacy Policy.
Kit List
Please ensure you have the items on our COMPULSORY KIT LIST with you for this challenge walk. Failure
to attend with all of these items may mean you are unable to take part, as per our Terms & Conditions.