Walk

Pen-y-ghent

Horton in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire

The smallest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with a short but steep climb.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
4 hours

Pen-y-ghent is a distinctive hill that rises above Horton in Ribblesdale, with a steep scramble near the top. The walk takes about three hours. Horton has a famous cafe that has long been the Three Peaks start point.

Good to know

  • Weather changes fast, take waterproofs
  • Sign in at the cafe
Getting there
Village car park at Horton
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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