DATE: 16-18 August 2024
LOCATION: Yorkshire Dales
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Ingleton
ABILITY: Level 3 (challenging)
PRICE: £350
The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes on the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent (694 metres), Whernside (736 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres), usually in this order and in under 12 hours. These hills form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
IMPORTANT: Please consider your fitness levels when booking this trip as this challenge is for those with a good level of fitness and experience of climbing mountains.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at YHA Ingleton
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Empowerment session with your OAG host
✓ Guided group hike to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks (Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough) with trained mountain leaders and support staff during the challenge
✓ Watch the sunset with us behind our accommodation
✓ Morning group Flow and Restore yoga session with our amazing yoga instructor Leena
✓ Lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ A finishers medal for every attendee!
✓ An opportunity to tick of a bucket list challenge and do it with like-minded women.
✓ Evening games night with the group
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the YHA fridges overnight)
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Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the stunning YHA Ingleton, offering our group comfortable accommodation in the heart of a beautiful Yorkshire Dales, surrounded by stunning scenery at every angle. After a long day hiking, we can head back to our accommodation and enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is limited car parking at this hostel, and is first come first served.
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at YHA, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch. And as this is a challenging hike and we will be out for 10-12 hours, please also consider additional food to keep your energy up throughout the day.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Check in to YHA and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
- Empowerment session with your OAG host
- Group dinner at YHA
- Briefing session from our Mountain Leader guides for the next day
Saturday
- Group breakfast at YHA
- Drive to the start point and prepare for star
- YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE BEGINS!!!
- Celebratory drink at the end for all attendees
- Group dinner at YHA
- Free time to relax or games night with your fellow guests
Credit: OS Maps
Sunday
- Group breakfast at YHA
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Group Flow and Restore yoga session with instructor Leena
- Group lunch on Sunday in Settle to end our weekend together
- Free time to explore this beautiful area of the UK
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, in the town of Ingleton, and is around 30 minutes from Skipton. The nearest station is Skipton, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Settle, Skipton, Harrogate
Address
YHA Ingleton, Greta Tower, Sammy Lane, Ingleton, LA6 3EG
BOOK NOW
Be quick – we’re limited to just 30 spots on this adventure and expect them to sell out fast!
FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Comfy clothes for yoga and a yoga mat
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip. Please let us know if you have appropriate travel insurance before the trip.
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