Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today I'm hiking the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge. This 24.5 mile route consists of the three peaks Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

I started the three peaks challenge in Horton in Ribbledale. This is the traditional starting point. I took on Pen y Ghent first going in the traditional anti-clockwise direction.

It's worth noting there are no towns or villages to get supplies, only the farm shop, so you really need to be self sufficient. Water sources are few and far between to.

I absolutely loved the route, challenging but doable. I'd probably recommend mid-height hiking boots for most weather conditions.

Check out my Instagram for some awesome photos instagram.com/backpacking_uk

Strava Route strava.com/routes/3337012944599732292
Strava Activity strava.com/activities/13937198090

Hiking Gear used:
Gregory Packs Zulu 25 LT (28L amzn.to/4kWSbJh or 20L amzn.to/4kLK6qJ)
Inov-8 Parclaw G280 trail runner
Artilect merino base layer top artilectperformance.com/en-gb/products/mens-boulder-125-quarter-zip-top-black
Fjallraven Keb Agile hiking trousers fjallraven.com/uk/en-gb/men/trousers/trekking-trousers/keb-agile-trousers-m
Inov-8 Race Ultra shorts inov8.com/trailfly-ultra-7inch-2in1-running-short-mens?colours=3184&size=143
Injinji inner socks amzn.to/4kQaxeO
Darn Tough merino outer socks amzn.to/4hJKQtO

Hiking Vlog Kit:
Nitecore NB5000 power bank (95g!) amzn.to/4l45jfI
DJI Neo drone amzn.to/41UFiGU
Insta360 X4 action cam amzn.to/4iwlYa2

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Thanks, Andy.

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