Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge

[ColinBellsjockstrap]

I first did it in 1972, and have done it six times since.

Depending on the weather it can be a sheer delight or a miserable trudge.

Never underestimate the weather in Ribblesdale, I've seen snow in June.

The view down to the Settle & Carlisle railway viaduct from Whernside and Ingleborough is superb.

 

[KS55]

I first did it in 1972, and have done it six times since.

Depending on the weather it can be a sheer delight or a miserable trudge.

Never underestimate the weather in Ribblesdale, I've seen snow in June.

The view down to the Settle & Carlisle railway viaduct from Whernside and Ingleborough is superb.

The viaduct is one of the most beautiful pieces of 19thC engineering, and to think Thatchers gov and British rail conspired to knock it down.
Saved by community action and supported by Michael Portillo.

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[fiddlesticksblue]

Did it yesterday. Got soaked on the top of Ingleborough. Done it 7 times now all in under 11 hours. Well signposted now and a lot of the paths have been improved. I agree with the poster who advised trainers, there’s a fair amount of walking between the peaks.
Good luck.

 

[Pince]

Enjoy!
I’ve walked / jogged the 3 peaks a few times, wouldn’t recommend wearing boots for that distance, will cut your feet up something shocking. Good off road / trail running shoes will be much better.
And have a few pints when you finish.
Let us know how you go on!

 

[inchy14]

Tomorrow I am doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge. 25 miles hiking taking in the 3 peaks, to be completed in under 12 hours. Anyone else done it? Any advice?

Yes, done it, not that difficult to be fair, just take plenty of food and water along plus flask for hot drinks.
Good luck pal.

 

[goatinho]

I clocked in at exactly 8h30 mins just me and the dog a couple of years ago. Literally none stop all the way round and almost ran down Ingleborough on the last stretch.
Take walking poles as coming down whernside, I thought, was the hardest part.

 

[BuryBlue1977]

I’ve just finished the fucker. Got round in 9 hours 57 minutes. Weather was perfect. Never again though. I got blisters after about 2 miles and my feet are now completely fucked. It’s a psychological battle but glad I made it. In my teens and twenties I think I’d of pissed it but at 44 it was hard. Hats off to all of you who did it

 

[KS55]

I’ve just finished the fucker. Got round in 9 hours 57 minutes. Weather was perfect. Never again though. I got blisters after about 2 miles and my feet are now completely fucked. It’s a psychological battle but glad I made it. In my teens and twenties I think I’d of pissed it but at 44 it was hard. Hats off to all of you who did it

Well done mate. Now put your feet up.

 

[BuryBlue1977]

Enjoy!
I’ve walked / jogged the 3 peaks a few times, wouldn’t recommend wearing boots for that distance, will cut your feet up something shocking. Good off road / trail running shoes will be much better.
And have a few pints when you finish.
Let us know how you go on!

I wish I had listened to you. That was excellent advice. My feet now look like they’ve had a fight with a combine harvester

 

[Mad Eyed Screamer]

Good sturdy boots
Corned beef butties
A flask of piping hot bovril
A serviceable hat
Clean underwear in case you have to be rescued

Good luck with the walk mate, and most of all enjoy it.

Walk? I thought it was a run?