01
694m
Pen-y-ghent
The distinctive first summit, rising sharply above the limestone country.
The 3 Peaks Series / 05
Yorkshire Three Peaks
Three defining Yorkshire summits in one continuous, demanding day across limestone paths, open moor and high ridges.
Already completed it? Self-certify & claim →Piece05of five
Distance24 miles / 38.6km
ElevationApprox. 1,600m
DurationFull-day challenge
DifficultyDemanding
TerrainFell paths, rock & moor
The challenge / Overview
Three peaks.
One defining day.
Three defining Yorkshire summits in one continuous, demanding day across limestone paths, open moor and high ridges. It is a serious goal, built for people who want to achieve something difficult, memorable and shared.
The peaks / 01—03
Meet the
mountains.
02
736m
Whernside
Yorkshire’s highest point and the long middle climb above Ribblehead.
03
723m
Ingleborough
A powerful final ascent to a broad summit before the return to Horton.
The route
Know the
challenge.
A celebrated circular mountain journey linking Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. The distance is substantial, the climbing accumulates and the final miles demand determination as much as fitness.
Is it for me?
Challenging.
Achievable.
This is a demanding mountain day, not a technical climbing event. You should expect sustained walking, changing weather and uneven ground. A focused training plan and the right kit will help you arrive ready.
Final participant requirements and approved training guidance will be added when supplied by Challenge Central.
Prepare well
Train for the day
you want to have.
01
Build comfortable walking distance gradually
02
Train on consecutive hills and uneven ground
03
Practise carrying the kit, food and water you will use
04
Arrive able to sustain a long day rather than chase speed
This is general preparation context, not a personalised training or medical plan. Event-specific requirements will be supplied with confirmed joining information.
What happens
From first briefing
to final finish.
Prepare
Receive the confirmed event information, kit guidance and joining instructions for your date.
Brief
Meet the event team, check essential equipment and understand the day’s route and conditions.
Take on the route
Move through three distinct summits with the challenge delivered around the agreed group format.
Complete
Finish together, recognise the achievement and add the challenge to The 3 Peaks Series progress.
THE COLLECTION05interlocking pieces
- 01Peak DistrictSeries medal piece
- 02Lake DistrictSeries medal piece
- 03Brecon BeaconsSeries medal piece
- 04SnowdoniaSeries medal piece
- 05YorkshireThis challenge’s piece
Approved year-free medal artwork will replace this staging index before production.
Your medal / Piece 05
Earn your place
in the collection.
Complete Yorkshire Three Peaks and this piece becomes yours. Add it to the four other challenge medals to build the complete 3 Peaks Series collection.
Claim this medal ↗Three ways to take part
Choose your
route in.
Want us to run it for your group?
Build a private challenge or a complete Series for your company, charity, club, school or friendship group.
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Self-certify an eligible completion and prepare to claim the corresponding Series medal piece.
Self-certify & claim →Questions / Answers
Before you
take it on.
How long is the Yorkshire Three Peaks route?+
The established circular route is approximately 24 miles (38.6km), with about 1,600 metres of ascent. Conditions and the needs of the group affect the day’s duration.
Is there a twelve-hour target?+
Twelve hours is a widely recognised benchmark for the traditional challenge, but Challenge Central will confirm the format and expectations for each organised event. A safe, well-managed day comes first.
Do I need mountaineering experience?+
The Series is designed as a walking challenge rather than a technical climbing event. You do need appropriate fitness, mountain-ready kit and respect for changeable conditions. Final requirements are confirmed for each event.
Can our company complete the Series over several years?+
Yes. A team can build its collection across a one-to-three-year programme, and the same employees do not have to attend every challenge.
Do the challenges have to be completed in number order?+
No. The numbers identify the five collection pieces; they do not set the order. Start with the challenge that works for your team.
Continue the series
No set order.
Choose what's next.
The 3 Peaks Series01
Peak District
Peak District Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series02
Lake District
Lake District Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series03
Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons
Brecon Beacons Three Peaks
View challenge ↗
The 3 Peaks Series04
Eryri / Snowdonia
Snowdonia Three Peaks
View challenge ↗