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Horton In Ribblesdale

Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton in Ribblesdale

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton in Ribblesdale

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Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton in Ribblesdale

02:33

7.04km

440m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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2.94 km

Pen-y-Ghent Summit

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steps are uneven, just watch your feet. stop before you turn to take on the views ( especially if heights aren't your thing)

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2.94 km

Pen-y-ghent Scramble Path

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The Pennine Way climbs steeply up the southern slope of Pen-y-ghent. It's a path, but it's steep, steppy and almost a scramble. Fine to run in the dry but watch …

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3.48 km

Pen-Y-Ghent is the third of the three mountain peaks during the annual Three Peaks Cyclo-Cross. You are only allowed to cycle here on that day. Other days of the year this mountain is only open to hikers.

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3.49 km

Pen-y-Ghent

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For those tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the traditional counterclockwise direction, Pen-y-Ghent is the first summit you reach. At 2,277 feet (694 m), it's the smallest of the three …

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3.94 km

Pen-y-Ghent Southern Scramble Ascent

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To ascend, take the anti-clockwise route.

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5.92 km

View of Pen-y-Ghent

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As you begin your ascent towards Pen-y-ghent here, near the striking Brackenbottom Scar, the views are extraordinary. Worth stopping to admire, and if you happen to descent from the peak, then obviously be sure to turn back!

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7.04 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

1.17 km

908 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton in Ribblesdale

Pen-y-Ghent Summit

Pen-y-ghent Scramble Path

Pen-y-ghent

Pen-y-Ghent

Pen-y-Ghent Southern Scramble Ascent

View of Pen-y-Ghent

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