About the Region
Yorkshire boasts two national parks in one county — the Dales and the Moors — each with a distinct character. The Dales deliver limestone pavements, dramatic gorges and the iconic Three Peaks circuit. The Moors offer vast heather moorland, hidden valleys and the spectacular Cleveland Hills.
The Yorkshire Three Peaks — Whernside (736m), Ingleborough (723m) and Pen-y-ghent (694m) — form one of Britain's best-loved challenges, covering 39km with 1,600m of ascent. The Dales 30 list captures the finest hills in this limestone landscape.
"There is no other landscape in England quite like the Dales — it gets into the blood."
— James Herriot
Three Peaks Legacy
Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent linked in a single day — one of Britain's great walking challenges with 1,600m of ascent.
The 30 finest summits of the Yorkshire Dales, capturing the unique character of limestone karst, gritstone edges and hidden waterfalls.
The largest expanse of heather moorland in England, laced with ancient trackways, abbeys, and the dramatic Robin Hood's Bay coastline.
When to Visit
Conditions improve and crowds thin. Snow may linger on the highest tops — check before heading above 700m.
Long days and warm weather, but popular fells can be busy. Early starts reward you with empty summits.
Many walkers' favourite season. Rich colours, stable weather windows and noticeably fewer people on the paths.
A serious undertaking above the snowline. Crampons and ice-axe skills required. Views on a clear day are unmatched.
Essential Routes
The classic challenge linking Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in a single epic day.
A superb plateau summit with views across the Dales and beyond to the Lake District.
A distinctive pointed peak above Great Ayton with panoramic views across the Vale of York.
One of the most dramatic limestone gorges in England — waterfalls, pavements and towering crags.
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