Ingleborough

Ingleborough viewed from Philpin Lane

Ingleborough

Where is it – England, Yorkshire and the Humber

Who looks after it –  National Park 

What is it –  Countryside, Free access, National Park, Walk 

When is it from – All or N/A

Ingleborough is one of the Yorkshire Dale’s Three Peaks (the others being Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent) and the second highest at 2,372 feet (732 metres). There are good paths to the top from most directions, the most popular being from Horton in Ribblesdale, Ribblehead, Ingleton and Clapham. Ingleton and Clapham offer good parking and a selection of facilities. The post code given here is that given for Ingleborough Cave near Clapham. Ingleborough’s summit is a plateau, once an Iron Age fort, with terrific views of Whernside, Ribblehead and beyond to the Irish Sea. Features include Ingleborough Cave and Gaping Gill, both of which can be accessed fro the Clapham route. It is a serious and often strenuous walk to the top of Ingleborough, necessitating proper clothing, footwear, a supply of water and something to eat – and a map. The Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales are often tackled by the very fit for fun or charity in a time of +/- 12 hours covering a distance of approx 24 miles.

 


Address

Nr Ingleton, North Yorkshire LA2 8EE 

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