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The Three Peaks (Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough)
| Start/finish | National Park car park, Horton in Ribblesdale: SD 807 725 |
| Distance | 40km (24¾ miles) |
| Ascent | 1610m (5280ft) |
| Grade | Level 3 |
| Time | 6hr |
| Terrain | The route has a bit of everything but is mainly run on good paths, paved in places, and tracks with short grassy sections, as well as road sections. In recent years many of the paths have been upgraded, improving the conditions underfoot. However, the descent off Ingleborough can be boggy, muddy and rocky in places |
| Map | OS Landranger 98: Wensleydale & Upper Wharfedale |
| Refreshments | Pubs and café in Horton in Ribblesdale. Station Inn and seasonal tea van at Ribblehead. The Old Hill Inn at Chapel-le-Dale |
| Public transport | Train via the Settle–Carlisle line or Bus 11 from Settle |
One of the classic long runs in the Yorkshire Dales, this route follows the Yorkshire Three Peaks route, which differs slightly from the route of the Three Peaks Fell Race. This route takes a better route to the summit of Pen-y-ghent, thereby avoiding the up-and-down repeat of the fell race. It also avoids the direct ascent of Whernside in order to reduce erosion on the race route. Reaching the summits of three of the highest mountains in the National Park involves a steep climb and is rewarded with panoramic views of the Dales and beyond, including the Lake District to the north and Pendle Hill to the south. Not to be underestimated, the route is just short of a marathon and includes three big ascents.
