Is Pen y Ghent hard to climb?

Pen Y Ghent is one of the three Yorkshire Peaks. Of the three famous hills, it is the easiest to hike and so is a popular choice for day rambles. A moderate six-mile circular walk will take you to the Pen Y Ghent summit and along a section of the Pennine Way to deliver magnificent views over the Yorkshire countryside.

Where does Pen y Ghent walk start?

Ribblesdale
Pen-y-ghent and Hull Pot from Horton in Ribblesdale

Statistics and Files
Start: Horton in Ribblesdale	Distance: 6.1 miles (9.8 km)	Climbing: 500 metres
Grid Ref: SD809725	Time: 3 hours	Rating: Moderate
GPX Route File	Google Earth File	About Pen-y-ghent

How long does Pen y Ghent take to climb?

3 hours 15 minutes

Parking:	Pay and display car park in Horton in Ribblesdale (grid reference SD 807 725) – small amount of road side and layby parking available, but please park responsibly as Horton does get busy, especially at weekends and bank holidays.
Estimated walk time:	3 hours 15 minutes
Height climbed:	505 metres

Can kids climb Pen y Ghent?

Great walk suitable for kids – Pen-y-ghent “Strenuous but rewarding climb – a scramble in places.

Can you walk Pen-y-Ghent in trainers?

Hike | Horton In Ribblesdale Though the smallest of the Three Yorkshire Peaks, Pen-y-Ghent is a beautiful walk offering panoramic views over the Dales. Trainers would be fine for this walk in the summer, but wear boots in the winter as it may be muddy and slippery.

Can I take my dog up Pen-Y-Ghent?

Definitely dog friendly! There was snow on the top when I went for added dog fun! over a year ago.

Why does Pen-y-Ghent have a Welsh name?

Pen-y-ghent The smallest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks at 694m (2,277 feet), it’s name may mean ‘Hill on the border’ or ‘Hill of the Border country’ (Celtic) or ‘Hill of the winds’ (Welsh).

Which is the easiest of the 3 Peaks?

Snowdon is often found to be the easiest of the 3 peaks. People can be feeling slightly revived after a little sleep on the way from Scafell and the new day seems to bring renewed energy.

Which is the most difficult of the 3 Peaks?

Ben Nevis is purportedly the hardest mountain (and highest peak) of the Three Peaks Challenge. That’s why people tend to do it first if they’re taking the 24 hour challenge.

Which of the 3 Peaks is easiest?

Snowdon
Snowdon is often found to be the easiest of the 3 peaks. People can be feeling slightly revived after a little sleep on the way from Scafell and the new day seems to bring renewed energy.

Which is the hardest of the 3 Yorkshire Peaks?

Ingleborough is considered the toughest of the three. It’s a beautiful fell race that takes in the Pennine range and circles the head of the valley of the River Ribble in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.