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Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

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

Hard

4.8

(4)

51

hikers

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

07:18

24.8km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

338 m

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Stone Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful village and spectacular setting. Go across the train tracks (away from the village) for an amazing view of Pen-y-ghent from there in the company of the sheep!

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2

671 m

View of Pen-y-Ghent

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Nice side on views of Pen y Ghent on the hike up from Horton.

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3

2.44 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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4

4.42 km

Pen-y-Ghent Southern Scramble Ascent

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To ascend, take the anti-clockwise route.

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5

4.87 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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6

6.81 km

View of Yorkshire Dales

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7

7.41 km

View of Pen-y-ghent

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Those views are the Western Face of Pen-Y-Gent.
After the classic descent and on the way to Horton-in-Ribblesdale

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8

7.83 km

Whitber Hill

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4 seasons in one day - so be prepared

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15.6 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

16.8 km

Archaeological Site

Archaeological Site

B

24.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.34 km

7.43 km

5.97 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

6.41 km

4.65 km

4.20 km

2.65 km

184 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

13°C

8°C

66 %

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