GPX for Pen - Y - Ghent and Ingleborough - following the 3 peaks route for much of it, but skipping Whernside and ascending Ingleborough via Park fell - A steep pull up but a fine amble along the 'edge'.
After last weeks aborted attempt I can now say I've completed my challenge of walking the Yorkshire 3 peaks in pairs. Sunday saw me head down to Horton In Ribblesdale to walk Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough, the final pairing of my challenge. The weather forecast was for good clear skies but it exceeded my expectations. A little cold to start but sunny and clear and soon had me taking my soft shell and fleece off on the ascent of Pen Y Ghent. Still plenty of snow around at the top from the fall mid week but on the whole the route was dry, surprising after the amount of rainfall the previous weekend.
An uneventful but pleasant walk from PYG to Ribblehead followed with the best of the days weather, warm enough to continue walking in base layer and windproof top but not too warm to be uncomfortable, clear views, plenty of lambs, rabbits, a couple of hares, a harrier of some sort, kestrels, grouse, pheasants and even a stoat spotted on route. Stopping short of Ribblehead I decided on lunch before ascending Park Fell, which indeed is a steep pull up but very satisfying, onto Simon fell and then the new to me Ingleborough Rim walk. I can highly recommend the Rim Walk strenuous but not technical, definately not for the faint hearted but fantastic views to be had and a whole different perspective given of Ingleborough. The summit of Ingleborough revealed great views today, but the wind was a little stronger up here bringing the temperature down somewhat so rather than hang around I headed back to Horton in Ribblesdale after checking in at the trig point.
Altogether 17.75 miles walked, 4 fells bagged, total ascent of 3891ft a very satisfying completion to my challenge.