Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 61 out of 65 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Yorkshire Dales National Park
steps are uneven, just watch your feet. stop before you turn to take on the views ( especially if heights aren't your thing)
April 1, 2024
Pen-y-Ghent is perfect for a first mountain walk and an introduction to scrambling.
The approach starts with a grassy track that climbs steadily, with views of Pen-y-Ghent’s southern face slowly revealing itself as you join the Pennine Way.
⚠️ The last section is the most dramatic one as the path makes way to some light scrambling: you won't need ropes nor will you need to lifting yourself up, but may need 3 points of contact in places and sure-footedness is required to navigate the rough stones. For those afraid of heights; there is some exposure.
On a clear day, you’ll see Ingleborough, Whernside, and even the Lake District or Morecambe Bay in the far distance
April 14, 2025
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