Three Peaks Walk
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 19.5 mi (31.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,505 ft (1,373 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,365 ft (721 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Holme Farm 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Broad Croft House Camping Pods 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Ribblesdale Pods 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Peak: Pen-y-ghent 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Cave 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Cave: Hunt Pot 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Peak: Tarn Bar 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Peak: Whitber Hill 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from start
- Peak: Jackdaw Hill 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Cave: Jackdaw Hole 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Cave: Cowskull Pot 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from start
- Cave: Birkwith Cave 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Peak: Crake Hill 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Peak: Hunter Hill 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Peak: Sandy Hill 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
- Cave 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Spring: Cold Spring 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Waterfall: Low Force 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: High Force 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from start
- Waterfall: High Force 12.6 mi (20.2 km) from start
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Questions about Three Peaks Walk
How long is Three Peaks Walk?
Three Peaks Walk is 19.5 mi (31.3 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 35 min. It climbs 4,505 ft (1,373 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,365 ft (721 m).
How hard is Three Peaks Walk?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Three Peaks Walk?
Parking at the start. 12 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Three Peaks Walk?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.3 mi (0.5 km). 2 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Three Peaks Walk shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Three Peaks Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Three Peaks Walk?
Horton Station cafe & bar, 0 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Tradings Post, 0.3 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Three Peaks Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap