The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
4 - 5 Miles
Strenuous Walk
A hilly 4 mile circular walk with a particularly steep section near the beginning. The walk begins from the car park at Kimmeridge Bay (a pay booth is at the top of the private road).
After leaving the car park and passing the fishermen's cottages, you'll cross a field before heading up a very steep footpath (questioning whether it really is a footpath). Once at the top though, the views are outstanding and, following the ridge toward Tyneham Cap is a treat.
6 - 7 Miles
Moderate Walk
A good 7 mile walk with some lovely views of the area. There's free parking at the sports centre just on the west side of the village and the footpath start next to it. Some hilly sections. There's also an historic Stone Age Motte just below the playing fields.
There's a pub in the village and a local village shop.
6 - 7 Miles
Strenuous Walk
A hilly 6.4 mile circular walk with some steep climbs and descents that circles around the deserted village of Tyneham.
Parking in the Tyneham NT car park (honesty box), the village itself is well worth a visit, especially for the schoolhouse and church. The manor house used to be a highlight but has now been fenced off due to falling masonry.
The route can be shortened and hills avoided to a certain extent. There's a shorter route to Worbarrow Bay, avoiding the steep climb up above Gad Cliff.
4 - 5 Miles
Moderate Walk
A short easy walk from Hook to Rotherwick in Hampshire. Follows the route of the Doyster Black series of geocaches. Good pubs at either end, with The Crooked Billet on the A30 in Hook and The Falcon in Rotherwick. There are numerous other pubs in Hook.
Less than 1 Mile
Easy Climb
A 7 mile out and back climb to the well known Corbett, Beinn Damh (or Ben Damph). The footpath runs from the Torridon Inn, on the shores of Loch Torridon and passes through pine forest, with a stalkers path following the gorge before heading across a moraine and steepening to climb up to the col. At this point, a detour (not on GPX route) can be made to Meall Gorm, with spectacular view over Loch Damh and Loch Torridon
Once on the col, the path follows a ridge along Glac nam bac adn Spidean toll nam Biast to the summit of Beinn Damh at 903m.
14 - 16 Miles
Moderate Walk
A 14 mile circular walk that takes in a variety of terrain with great views over Sixpenny Handley and Cranbourne. For those interested, this route follows the Cranbourne Chase Circular 100 cache power trail.
We parked on the road through Cranbourne and walked a few hundred metres to start this route. Almost immediately, you pass Cranborne Church, built between the 12th and 15th centuries, followed by Cranborne Manor, originally a medieval hunting lodge founded by Henry VIII and extended by Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury between 1607 and 1611.
6 - 7 Miles
Moderate Walk
A 6.8 Miles route around Penshurst and Chiddinstone Hoath. A mixture of terrain from sweeping hills and fields to woodland with a couple of steep areas and 2 roads to cross.
A pub is on the route.
7 - 8 Miles
Moderate Walk
A 7.8 mile circular walk around Ashford Hill. Free parking is available along Little Knowle Hill road but don't park in the passing places.
A pleasant walk with a variety of terrain. Can get muddy in the winter.
6 - 7 Miles
Strenuous Hike
A steep and rewarding 6.2 mile out and back route form the campsite at Cwmdu to Pen Cerrig Calch, a 701m Hewitt or Nuttall (hill).
The route leaves the campsite and climbs, through and interesting farm with a resident stone mason, and up onto the open land of the hill itself. A steep climb up the escarpment brings you to Pen Gloch-y-pibwr and a large stone cairn. From here the ridge can be followed all the way to the summit.
Looking northwards, you can see Pen Allt-mawr, a touch higher at 719m.