Perhaps Yorkshire’s most famous summit and certainly one of its more recognisable landmarks, once you’ve laid eyes on Ingleborough’s giant wedge-shaped profile, you’ll vow to one day walk on its …

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Ingleborough

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ingleton is synonymous with Ingleborough, the iconic Yorkshire giant that rises to the north east. The village is understandably popular with hikers, with hiking routes to both Ingleborough and Whernside …

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5.55 km

Ingleborough summit

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The Ingleborough summit richly rewards all those who conquer it with a magnificent panoramic view of Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent, Pendle Hill, out into Morecambe Bay and over to the Lakeland hills. …

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8.12 km

Southerscales Limestone Pavement

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This is part of Southerscales Nature Reserve. The rangers do a great job here of protecting the limestone pavement, grassland, wetland and flora. It's an immensely popular area to walk …

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St Leonard's Church, Chapel-le-Dale

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St Leonard's is a beautiful small church set to the stunning backdrop of Whernside and Ingleborough in the secluded hamlet of Chapel-le-Dale. It dates back to the 17th century, offering …

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17.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.79 km

5.65 km

3.10 km

1.81 km

586 m

279 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.72 km

3.25 km

1.48 km

989 m

929 m

770 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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