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Pen-y-ghent
694m (2278ft)

The Southern Dales Area,
The Yorkshire Dales,
North Yorkshire,
England

Pen-y-ghent Summit

Mountain (108th in Eng, 181st in Eng & Wales)
Nuttall (143rd in Eng, 234th in Eng & Wales)
Marilyn (33rd in Eng, 603rd in GB)

The summit of Pen-y-ghent is marked by an Ordnance Survey Trig Point.

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Fellow go4awalkers who have walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent

Robert Harrison walked up Pen-y-ghent on September 2nd, 2017 [from/via/route] ny143 [with] Seb Garwood & Annabelle [weather] Sunny Intervals

Kevin Foster climbed Pen-y-ghent on July 22nd, 2017 [from/via/route] Dale Head Farm, Silverdale road [with] By myself [weather] Rain to start, low cloud but then tops clearing and hot and sunny. - Disappointed to have no view from the summit and a coach load of walkers already at the trig point. The climb through the two bands of rock was quite exhilarating though. PYG is a very fine mountain and a worthy member of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks club. I decided to not hang about and pushed on for Plover Hill leaving the crowds behind.

Andy Jakob bagged Pen-y-ghent during August, 1985 [from/via/route] Pennine Way north to south - climbed this more than once

Mark Davidson hiked Pen-y-ghent on September 14th, 2003 [from/via/route] Walk route map ny101 The Yorkshire Three Peaks from Horton in Ribblesdale:- Horton in Ribblesdale, Pen-y-ghent Cafe, Brackenbottom, Gavel Rigg, The Pennine Way, Pen-y-ghent, Hunt Pot, Hull Pot, Whitber Hill, God's Bridge, Brow Gill Beck, Nether Lodge, River Ribble, Lodge Hall (or Ingman Lodge), Ribblehead, Blea Moor, Whernside, Broadrake Farm, Chapel-le-Dale, Braithwaite Wife Hole, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent Cafe, Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Mike [weather] Lovely sunny day - good job too

Darin Torrance summited Pen-y-ghent on May 7th, 2017 [from/via/route] Horton - 3 peaks Challenge

Robert Shaw walked up Pen-y-ghent on May 21st, 2009 [from/via/route] Traditional 3 peaks challenge route anti clockwise. [with] Steve Capron, Adam Shaw, Simon Bennett, Adam Warbrick. [weather] Cold but clear, occasional hail showers/ - 9 hours dead for the challenge.

Libby Welbourn climbed Pen-y-ghent during January, 2014 [with] Mollie

Craig Lewis bagged Pen-y-ghent on August 29th, 2016 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Malcolm [weather] Early drizzle then sunny from 10:30

Ian Barker hiked Pen-y-ghent on August 15th, 2008 [with] Peter Godfrey - 3 Peaks Challenge

Elaine Grayson summited Pen-y-ghent on July 3rd, 2016 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale Yorkshire Three peaks [weather] sunny but windy

Andrew Bailey walked up Pen-y-ghent on March 24th, 2016 [from/via/route] horton in ribbelsdale [weather] rain strong winds - new paramo coat failed first test

Janet Wells climbed Pen-y-ghent during June, 2012 [with] on my own

Jon Dodsley bagged Pen-y-ghent on September 15th, 2015 [from/via/route] Yorkshire 3 peaks walk [with] RAF Benevolent fund Charity walk (6 in group) [weather] Good - 9 hours total for full walk.

Derek Shirtcliffe hiked Pen-y-ghent on March 18th, 2015 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale - Nether Lodge returning on Ribble and Pennine Ways. [weather] Clear and cool. - A great day's walking one of my favourite peaks.

Tony Rogerson summited Pen-y-ghent on August 25th, 1997 [from/via/route] Three Peaks [weather] Sunny - Hot day

Catherine Fleming-Fisher has walked up Pen-y-ghent [from/via/route] Horton [with] Anthony Fisher and Leslie Gleaves [weather] first time the weather was wet, windy and pretty miserable. The second time was beautiful.

Rob Cheshire climbed Pen-y-ghent on June 30th, 2015 [from/via/route] From Horton, as part of a 2-day backpack of the Y3P [with] Paul Corrigan [weather] Quite windy, and mostly dry.

Pamela Seniore bagged Pen-y-ghent on August 31st, 2013 [from/via/route] From Ingleborough [with] Walked this one with the lovely Sam Potts but sadly lost ground. [weather] Clear & Dry - Enjoyed this one but fell badly behind by the end, Phil waited for us.

Caroline Winter hiked Pen-y-ghent on May 1st, 2015 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale, Pen Y Ghent, Plover Hill, Foxup moor, Pennine way, Horton. [with] Myself [weather] Glorious sunny day with refreshing northerly wind - Last time here in 1994 doing 3 Peaks challenge- think there are more paving stones here now. Only soles here were two couples and a springer and a chap who came in the train and kindly took my photo on the summit. Oh and lots of gambling Kama and a few Lap Wings. Snow on Ingleborough and Great End on the sky line.

Denis Hoyle summited Pen-y-ghent on April 2nd, 2015 [from/via/route] Hutton [weather] Fine rain and wind. - 16 mile

Simon Boddy walked up Pen-y-ghent on March 15th, 2015 [from/via/route] Horton-In-Ribblesdale [with] My partner [weather] Windy

Nicola Parkinson climbed Pen-y-ghent on July 13th, 2014 [from/via/route] ny143 from Horton [with] Stu [weather] Cloudy and windy

Darren Wilson bagged Pen-y-ghent on July 19th, 2014 [from/via/route] Yorkshire 3 Peaks, Horton in Ribblesdale, Pennyghent, Whernside, Ingleborough

Andrew Heath hiked Pen-y-ghent during June, 2006 [from/via/route] Horton [with] David and Nick [weather] wet and windy - Three peak challenge

Leon Harvey summited Pen-y-ghent on May 3rd, 2008 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribbledale [with] Les and gang + Julie [weather] Wet Windy Hot

David Congreave walked up Pen-y-ghent on May 30th, 2014 [from/via/route] Yorkshire 3 Peaks [with] Simon on the Streets and Kuta Outdoors

Jason Johnston climbed Pen-y-ghent on April 27th, 2014 [from/via/route] Horton [with] Bec & Janman [weather] Sunny - Second time bagged...first time was when completing the Y3P

Steve Frank bagged Pen-y-ghent on July 31st, 2011 [with] Jackie Frank

Kerry Wykes hiked Pen-y-ghent during 2009 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale

Fleur Piercy walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent during July, 2011 [from/via/route] Ingleborough [weather] Mixed

Chris Faulkner walked up Pen-y-ghent on June 20th, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Michelle Chandler [weather] Showers. - Family dropping ashes on top when we were eating lunch!

James Brocken climbed Pen-y-ghent on August 18th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale - During 3 peaks

Darren Mortimer bagged Pen-y-ghent on June 1st, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Dermot Palmer [weather] Sunny - Yorkshire 3 peaks done in under 10 hours

Andrew Joss hiked Pen-y-ghent on August 2nd, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton-in-Ribblesdale [with] Barbara, Mick and Pippa [weather] Sunny - Lovely views

Martin Leighfield summited Pen-y-ghent on June 16th, 2010 [from/via/route] Yorkshire 3 Peaks [weather] Dry

Wyn Griffiths walked up Pen-y-ghent on September 26th, 2013 [from/via/route] From Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Andy, Chris & Debs Part of 3 Peaks walk [weather] Excellent - dry, no wind. Temp c16 degrees

Beth Webster climbed Pen-y-ghent during May, 2012 [with] Hannah, Kate, Bev and Rick Phillips

Adrian Roberts bagged Pen-y-ghent on June 1st, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton

Rachel Daniels hiked Pen-y-ghent on July 27th, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton in ribblesdale [with] James, David, Staceyleigh and Bruce xxx [weather] Sunny and hot hot hot!

Martin Hobson summited Pen-y-ghent on June 21st, 2013 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Peter Mckevitt [weather] Overcast

John Senior walked up Pen-y-ghent during May, 2013 [from/via/route] Three peaks (Penygent, Whernside, Ingleborough [with] Various [weather] Very wet (and muddy) - Most unpleasant walk.

Stephen Eddy climbed Pen-y-ghent on May 18th, 2013 [from/via/route] Chapel le dale Yorkshire 3 peaks [with] Mike Woodhouse, Tony Harris, Neil Whitehead [weather] Rain, misty - 10 hours 20 minutes

Gilbert Vasey bagged Pen-y-ghent during June, 2012 [with] JD and Mark [weather] Sunny

David Norman hiked Pen-y-ghent on June 24th, 2011 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Matthew Norman (Son) - First leg of Three Peaks Callenge completed in 11 hours 58 minutes

Phil Smith summited Pen-y-ghent on March 26th, 2009 [from/via/route] NY112

David Lane walked up Pen-y-ghent on December 17th, 2008 [with] Graham Hunt

Matthew Crank climbed Pen-y-ghent on October 21st, 2012 [with] bex [weather] nice - Sat by stream near hull pot in sun for lunch.

Iain Taylor bagged Pen-y-ghent on October 24th, 2011 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale (SD 80844 72499)

Adrian Bibby hiked Pen-y-ghent on August 14th, 2011 [from/via/route] Climbed as part of our 17th wedding anniversary weekend from Horton back down via Hull Pot. Cloud came and went whilst on the summit. [with] Hayley (plus Billy & Benji, our two dogs).

Michael Mcandrew summited Pen-y-ghent on September 20th, 2008 [from/via/route] walk ny143 - Horton in Ribbledale, The Church, Brackenbottom, Fawcett Moor, Pen-y-ghent, Hull Pot, Horton in Ribbledale. [with] Debbie Pinder and Cameron McAndrew [weather] Overcast

Catherine Johnson walked up Pen-y-ghent on September 9th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Elaine Alder [weather] Sunny

Bill Todd climbed Pen-y-ghent on September 28th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [weather] Very windy and rain until the descent - Met 4 kids doing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Very gung ho and very wet. Great kids

Simon Wilde bagged Pen-y-ghent on September 8th, 2012 [from/via/route] Three peaks from Horton in ribblesdale [with] Nicola Wilde & mountain monkeys [weather] Misty morning turning into a beautiful sunny day - 11 hours 49 mins yes!!!!

Andrew Ellis-Lomas hiked Pen-y-ghent on September 8th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribbledale [with] Rachel Ellis-Lomas and Cherry [weather] too sunny!! it was a very warm day!!

Ray O'Hara summited Pen-y-ghent on August 23rd, 2012 [from/via/route] NY112 & NY135. I walked NY112 over Penyghent & Plover Hill as far as the cattle grid at SD87221 74498 then walked backwards round NY135 over Darnbrook Fell & Fountains Fell. The NY135 route was still easy to follow when walked in reverse. [weather] Fairly overcast, with some sunny spells - The route up Penyghent from Dale Head was the Pennine Way, impossible to get lost and well made and well drained path. Unfortunately the summit was lost in cloud when I arrived as I was looking forward to the views.

Dave Gutcher walked up Pen-y-ghent during 1985 [with] Ernie Roper - Part of 3 Peaks Walk in under 12 hours

Fiona Smales climbed Pen-y-ghent on May 1st, 2011 [from/via/route] All three peaks together [with] Lynda Shepherd [weather] good - sunny

Malcolm Broughton bagged Pen-y-ghent on June 21st, 2008 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Scouts [weather] sunny

Richard Evered hiked Pen-y-ghent on April 14th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Rooney [weather] Sun, snow, sleet, rain - Y3P marshalling

Ian Fraser summited Pen-y-ghent on September 19th, 2008 [with] Dunton work colleagues [weather] rain, mist.

Charles Dowie walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on June 4th, 2012 [from/via/route] Horton-in-Ribbledale [with] Vic Kusio [weather] Sunny - Back down via Pennine Way

Christine Shepherd walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent during October, 2003 [from/via/route] Walked from Horton In Ribblesdale as aprt of 'The Three Peaks' walk [with] A group from St George's church, Leeds [weather] Fine Autumn weather - This was actually my third visit to Penyghent but can't find the dates for the other visits. Two visits were on previous 'Three peaks' and the other a shorter walk with my niece Suzy.

Gerry Smith walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent during June, 2005 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale start of 3 peaks walk. [with] several people from Emmanuel [weather] Fine and Sunny - Missed Whernside because felt so ill on descending this hill

Dan Jackson walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on September 11th, 2010 [from/via/route] Horton-in-Ribblesdale [with] Mark H and Anna, as part of the 3 Yorkshire Peaks walk [weather] Very wet....... - Rained all the way around the 24.63 mile route. Streams that did'nt exist in dry weather had to be waded knee deep!!

Charlie Housley walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on March 26th, 2011 [from/via/route] From Horton in Ribblsedale cafe. [with] Solo. [weather] Bright and breezy, remaining dry. - Nice walk, great views and a timely reminder that it`s not just the lakes that have great mountains!!

Molly Jones has walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent [with] Dan Morgan

Lee Senior walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on September 20th, 2008 [from/via/route] part of the fourth time doing the Yorks three peaks

Steve Cobb walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on April 22nd, 2011 [from/via/route] 3 peaks challenge - See Whernside

Denis Mcallister walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent during 2011 [with] Dales

Lynn Symonds walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on November 15th, 2010 [from/via/route] Horton in Ribblesdale [with] Sharon Haynes [weather] Sun, wind, mist hot, cold - had it all!

Wayne Linley walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on August 22nd, 1994 [from/via/route] reg hq [with] 5rrf [weather] sunny, clear - excellent ascent, setting up a 352 station on top then pub!!!

Martin Benson walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on September 5th, 2010 [from/via/route] Car park at Horton then up Horton Scar Lane [with] G. M-D [weather] Warm and sunny, - clear sky. good views.

Neil Wallbank walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on August 20th, 2011 [with] Katrina, Grace and Tilly [weather] Sunny and misty

Aileen Robinson walked up, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent on April 16th, 2011 [from/via/route] Malham, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, [with] Alison [weather] Sunny, windy, hot - Great!!!

Linda Mckeogh, Edward Merewether, Paul Woodburn, Angela Moroney, Jeanette Coward, Simon Duerden, Ian Simpson, Matthew Chambers, Paul Booth, Tracey Cordes, Kevin Bloor, Victoria Bates, John Edwards, Jo White, Trevor Williams, Kenneth Mellor, Sam Badger, Martyn Howarth, Louise Sandwith, John Cuthbert, Dave Milner, Wendy Sockett, Elaine Kenny, Rob Barklamb, Linda Walker, Adam Shewry, Les Wrightson, Nick Bennett, Matthew Thomas, Anthony Matthews, Mike Walker, Ben George, Steve Davenport, Martin Jones, John Reynolds and Stephen Millington have also all walked, climbed & bagged Pen-y-ghent.

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More Photographs & Pictures of views from, on or of Pen-y-ghent

. . . in no particular order

1. On Pen-y-ghent summit
Photo: David Hayter (322)

2. Looking back up to Pen-y-ghent from Pen-y-ghent Side Scar in the snow
Photo: Paul Harrison (21)

3. Pen-y-ghent summit
Photo: Paul Harrison (16)

4. Approaching Pen-y-ghent from Brackenbottom on The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Photo: Danny Young (4)

5. On the summit of Pen-y-ghent
Photo: Danny Young (7)

6. Pen-y-ghent from Littondale
Photo: Rob Pullan (3)

7. Climbing Pen-y-Ghent on The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
Photo: Phil Hart (1)

8. Pen-y-ghent Gill and Dawson Close (right) from near Swan Dike
Photo: Robin Mclaughlin (5)

9. Pen-y-ghent from The Pennine Way on Gavel Rigg
Photo: Paul Harrison (13)

10. A brooding Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale
Photo: Wayne Hill (50)

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You can walk or hike Pen-y-ghent with any of these 6 route maps:

Walk ny143 Pen-y-ghent from Horton in Ribblesdale

Route Summary: - Horton In Ribblesdale, Brackenbottom, Gavel Rigg, The Pennine Way, Pen-y-ghent, Hunt Pot, Hull Pot, Horton In Ribblesdale.

Length: 10km (6.25 miles) | Ascent: 489m (1640ft) | Allow at least: 4hrs | Grade: Moderate

Download route map and instructions for walk ny158 Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill from Horton in Ribblesdale

Walk ny158 Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill from Horton in Ribblesdale

Route Summary: - Horton In Ribblesdale, Brackenbottom, Gavel Rigg, The Pennine Way, Pen-y-ghent, Plover Hill, Foxup Moor, Swarth Gill Gate, Black Banks, Turpen, Horton Moor, Hull Pot, The Pennine Way, Horton Scar Lane, Horton In Ribblesdale.

Length: 14km (8.75 miles) | Ascent: 557m (1827ft) | Allow at least: 5hrs | Grade: Moderate

Download route map and instructions for walk ny112 Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill from Dale Head

Walk ny112 Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill from Dale Head

Route Summary: - Dale Head, The Pennine Way, Gavel Rigg, Pen-y-ghent, Plover Hill, Foxup Moor, Foxup Road, Low Bergh, Littondale, Pen-y-ghent Gill, Dale Head.

Length: 16km (10 miles) | Ascent: 506m (1663ft) | Allow at least: 5hrs | Grade: Moderate

Download route map and instructions for walk ny321 The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as a 2 day walk - Day 1 from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Walk ny321 The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as a 2 day walk - Day 1 from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Route Summary: - Horton in Ribblesdale, Pen-y-ghent Cafe, Brackenbottom, Gavel Rigg, The Pennine Way, Pen-y-ghent, Hunt Pot, Hull Pot, Whitber Hill, God's Bridge, Brow Gill Beck, Nether Lodge, River Ribble, Lodge Hall (or Ingman Lodge), Ribblehead, Ribblehead Railway Station, Train Journey, Horton in Ribblesdale Railway Station, Horton in Ribblesdale.

Length: 16.5km (10.25 miles) | Ascent: 651m (2136ft) | Allow at least: 6hrs | Grade: Moderate

Download route map and instructions for walk ny331 The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as a 3 day walk - Day 1 from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Walk ny331 The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge as a 3 day walk - Day 1 from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Length: 16.5km (10.25 miles) | Ascent: 651m (2136ft) | Allow at least: 6hrs | Grade: Moderate

Download route map and instructions for walk ny101 The Yorkshire Three Peaks from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Walk ny101 The Yorkshire Three Peaks from Horton in Ribblesdale (New 2013 Route)

Route Summary: - Horton in Ribblesdale, Pen-y-ghent Cafe, Brackenbottom, Gavel Rigg, The Pennine Way, Pen-y-ghent, Hunt Pot, Hull Pot, Whitber Hill, God's Bridge, Brow Gill Beck, Nether Lodge, River Ribble, Lodge Hall (or Ingman Lodge), Ribblehead, Blea Moor, Whernside, Broadrake Farm, Chapel-le-Dale, Braithwaite Wife Hole, Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent Cafe, Horton in Ribblesdale.

Length: 38.5km (24 miles) | Ascent: 1614m (5297ft) | Allow at least: 14hrs | Grade: Very Hard