Pen-y-ghent
Sat, 08 Oct
|Horton in Ribblesdale
A Yorkshire classic, Pen-y-ghent, is many people’s first peak. A classic circuit from Horton-in-Ribblesdale with good paths, great scenery and the impressive Hunt and Hull Pots on the way down.
Time & Location
08 Oct 2022, 10:30
Horton in Ribblesdale, Horton in Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HF, UK
About the event
A Yorkshire classic, Pen-y-ghent, is many people’s first peak. This circular route starts from Horton-in-Ribblesdale, climbs gently up Brackenbottom Scar, and then follows the Pennine Way on the climb to the 694m high summit. On the way you can visit the impressive Hunt and Hull Pots, before following the walled Horton Scar Lane back into Horton.
The route has great scenery and panoramic views of the whole area.
This is a fairly easy walk suitable for people of all walking abilities. As always, being physically trained will help you enjoy the experience more. The route is 13km long and should take between 5 to 7 hours. You should expect to be finished by 5.30pm. We encourage you train physically for the trek.
ON THE DAY: Please arrive from 09:30am but no later than 10.00am on Saturday 27th Aug. Our meeting point is at Horton-in-Ribblesdale Car Park, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HF, and the trek will start promptly at 10:30. Phone signal will be limited, as will car parking availability, so please arrive EARLY. Car Parking: Horton-in-Ribblesdale Car Park, North Yorkshire, BD24 0HF
Go to person: Raisah
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