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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the itinerary?
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💬 Friday 3 July: Arrival & briefing 
Arrive at your accommodation in the evening to meet the team and attend a full event briefing. Dinner is available at the hostel if pre-arranged.

🌄Saturday 4 July: Challenge day 
An early start with breakfast and a bus transfer kicks off the trek. First up is Pen Y Ghent (691m) at sunrise, followed by Whernside (728m) after lunch. The final and toughest peak is Ingleborough (723m), offering stunning views across the Yorkshire Dales. After descending to Horton in Ribblesdale, return to the hostel for a celebratory dinner.

👋Sunday 5 July: Departure 
Enjoy breakfast before heading home.

What is included?
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Accommodation - 2 nights in shared dorms at a youth hostel.

Food - Provided as per the itinerary.

Transfers -Road transfers from the hostel to the challenge start and back again after the finish.

Charity Challenge buff -A branded buff to wear with pride.

Online certificate & medal -Celebrate your achievement with a certificate and medal.

What equipment do I need?
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Click here for the full check list of kit needed for this trek. 
What is the level of difficulty?
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This challenge is graded as challenging. This is the perfect challenge for participants who are of an adventurous spirit and an open mind, but who perhaps haven’t taken on a strenuous challenge event before and are hoping to push themselves out of their comfort zone. 

 On your Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge you will be:

  • Trekking for around 12 hours in a single day.
  • Covering 24 miles of undulating terrain. Almost a full marathon, but with 3 hills!
  • Ascending a total of 1532m in a single day. That’s more ascent than Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain!
  • Summiting 3 of the highest hills in the Yorkshire Dales, Pen Y Ghent (694m) Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m)
What does the route look like?
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An early start with breakfast and a short bus transfer kicks off the trek. First up is Pen Y Ghent (691m) at sunrise, followed by Whernside (728m) after lunch. The final and toughest peak is Ingleborough (723m), offering stunning views across the Yorkshire Dales. After descending to Horton in Ribblesdale, return to the hostel for a celebratory dinner.

Y3P Map
Will the weather affect the trip?
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As you know, the weather in the UK can be highly unpredictable and at times erratic, so being prepared is the key! Please check the weather forecasts to ensure that you bring suitable clothing and equipment for your challenge. We recommend you come prepared for any weather, which means bringing waterproofs and warm layers even if rain isn’t forecast.
 
For challenges taking place in the mountains, it is worth checking out the Met Office’s specialist mountain weather forecast here. You can use the search function to find the summit forecast for your challenge’s main mountain summit (e.g. Scafell Pike). You can also check the Mountain Weather Information Service forecast.
 
We will monitor the weather in the lead up to your challenge and make adjustments to the itinerary as required to ensure your challenge can take place as safely as possible. If a significant change has to be made to your challenge itinerary due to the weather, we will inform you as soon as is reasonably possible.