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Horton In Ribblesdale

View of Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Foredale

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Horton In Ribblesdale

View of Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Foredale

Moderate

4.5

(2)

hikers

View of Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Foredale

03:45

12.9km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 23, 2026

Tips

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.31 km

View of Pen-y-Ghent

Highlight • Trail

This route/path gets quite busy and can be slower to pass, especially towards the natural steps and scramble part of the route. Take your time, and be careful when it's wet and windy.

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4.66 km

Pen-y-Ghent Summit

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.54 km

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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7.93 km

St Oswald’s Church, Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Highlight • Historical Site

Make sure you have good boots, water proof, also a change of socks, and full power on your phone if you are recording your hike mine ran out of charge, still had five miles to do,

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8.46 km

View of Pen-y-Ghent

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.52 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park Car Park

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Very sizeable car park with a lower level and a higher level behind. There is also a nearby overflow car park in a field. Toilets on site too. Whole day parking for £5.50. It does get very busy here.

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8.64 km

The Crown Pub, Horton in Ribblesdale

Highlight • Pub

A pretty little Yorkshire village that's a great base for runners. Pen-y-Ghent is right on the doorstep and it's also a popular place to start the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. …

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8.86 km

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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10.1 km

River Ribble

Lake

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

4.64 km

2.11 km

529 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

2.95 km

2.16 km

1.65 km

901 m

133 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

19°C

14°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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View of Pen-y-Ghent – View of Pen-y-Ghent loop from Foredale

View of Pen-y-Ghent

Pen-y-Ghent Summit

View of Pen-y-Ghent

St Oswald’s Church, Horton-in-Ribblesdale

View of Pen-y-Ghent

Yorkshire Dales National Park Car Park

The Crown Pub, Horton in Ribblesdale

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Stone Bridge

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