Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

Conquer the highest three peaks in the Yorkshire Dales

24 miles. 3 peaks. 12 hours.
Take on a bucket-list challenge in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
Push your limits and aim to complete the trek in under 12 hours—or take it at a slower pace and soak in the stunning scenery
Enjoy a relaxed extra day of adventure exploring the picturesque Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
A fully supported challenge, led by First Aid-trained Mountain Leaders.
Make lasting friendships and celebrate your achievements together with a celebratory meal at a local pub
Everything included: coach transfers, accommodation, expert hiking leaders, and meals.

With over 1,500m of ascent, this is no small feat, but every step you take will make a difference to the lives of seriously ill children.

Have questions?

Speak to Sarah at sarah.agnew@juliashouse.org, and she can arrange a call to answer any questions you may have.

Event Information

Weekend Itinerary

Day 1: Friday 19th September 2025

Depart from Wimborne, Dorset, at 9:30 am and Marlborough, Wiltshire at 11:15 am to arrive at YHA Ingleton in the late afternoon.

Upon arrival, you will receive a warm welcome, followed by a briefing about the weekend's events.

Evening meal included.

Day 2: Saturday 20th September 2025

The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge

After breakfast, we will transfer to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the starting point of the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks route.

Peak 1: Pen-y-ghent – Just three miles into the route, we reach our first summit. From here, you'll enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and the rolling Yorkshire Dales.
Peak 2: Whernside – The highest peak of the challenge, 11 miles further along. As you ascend Whernside, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking vistas, including Ribblehead Viaduct, a spectacular feat of Victorian engineering that perfectly complements the natural beauty.
Peak 3: Ingleborough – Standing atop our final summit, five miles from Whernside, offers a triumphant sense of achievement and incredible views stretching across the Dales and, on a clear day, even to Morecambe Bay.

After a few celebratory photos, we continue our descent, as the challenge isn’t quite over yet! We’ll complete the final five-mile trek back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, where you can enjoy a glass of fizz and celebrate earning your place in the official 'Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club.'

We then transfer back to our accommodation for an overnight stay.

Trekking Distance: Approx. 24 miles

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 3: Sunday 21st September 2025

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

After a much-needed lie-in and breakfast, we will set out on the beautiful Ingleton Waterfalls Trail. This scenic 4.5-mile route boasts some of the most spectacular waterfall and oak woodland scenery in the UK. It offers plenty of opportunities to soak in the Yorkshire countryside, unwind, and share stories from the day before.

Today provides a chance to get to know each other in a more relaxed environment compared to the previous day.

In the evening, we’ll celebrate together with a delicious three-course meal at a local pub.

Trekking Distance: Approx. 4.5 miles

Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4: Monday 22nd September 2025

The coach will depart from YHA Ingleton at 10:00 am for our return journey to Dorset via Wiltshire.

Breakfast included.

Travel Options

Please note: Coach transfers are optional. You are also welcome to make your own way to Ingleton, meeting us at the YHA at approximately 4 pm.

This itinerary is a guide and may change due to unforeseen circumstances. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary; however, we cannot be held responsible for any last-minute changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, your expedition leader will have the final say.

Fees and Fundraising

The registration fee is £249, and then…

Option A: Pledge to raise or donate £970

Option B: Pay £487 to cover the cost of your trip and then fundraise as much as possible. We would love you to try and raise at least £700

This trek is exclusive to Julia’s House fundraisers and offers a great opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park, whilst raising much needed funds for our families.

If you choose to sign up to this challenge, it’s really important that you are committed to fundraising or would like to provide a personal donation.

Trip costs are based on a minimum of 20 participants.

What's included:

Coach transfers departing from Wimborne, Dorset and Marlborough, Wiltshire
All transfers and support vehicles for the challenge
3 nights accommodation at the YHA Ingleton, in single-sex dorms
All meals listed in the itinerary, including a celebratory three-course meal on the Sunday evening
Full support including first-aid qualified Mountain Leaders, provided by our event partners Global Adventure Challenges
Julia's House moisture wicking technical t-shirt
A dedicated contact at Julia’s House, who will join you on the trek and give you one-to-one support all the way
An invitation to the hospice where you can meet fellow trekkers and see how the money you raise will make a difference to our families
Free training weekend – again, another fantastic way to meet your fellow trekkers!
Fundraising support, ideas and tips
Regular communications to keep you up to date
Huge cheers and support throughout the trek!

This event is operated by Global Adventure Challenges and Julia's House are acting as an agent on their behalf.

What's excluded:

Drinks
Personal spending money
Clothing and equipment

Have the experience of a lifetime and give families like James' a lifeline...

“Julia’s House is a happy place. It’s a home. You don’t really think of it as a hospice. Sometimes you become aware that they are supporting another family with their child’s end-of-life at the hospice, and that really brings it home to you that one day that could be you. But it’s a place that helps you make the most of life, and helps you appreciate everything you have.”

Sandra, mum to James