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Trail Running Planet · Yorkshire Dales · Three Peaks

Ingleborough and Little Ingleborough from Ingleton

The quieter western approach to Ingleborough, building over Little Ingleborough to the iconic plateau summit at 724m before the long descent back to Ingleton.

Distance

14.8 km

Ascent

645 m

Descent

644 m

Max elevation

723 m

Route type

Loop

Est. time

2h 10m – 2h 55m

Grade

Hard

Navigation

map_skills

Parking

LA6 3HG

Dogs

Welcome

Best seasons

spring, summer, autumn

About this route

A 14.8km out-and-back-style loop from Ingleton climbing over Little Ingleborough to the flat-topped summit of Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.

Hazards & notes

The flat summit plateau of Ingleborough is genuinely disorienting in cloud, where many lose the path. Expect boggy approaches, a steep final climb, and full exposure to weather on top.

Emergency

Call 999 or 112 → ask for Police → request Mountain Rescue. Register Emergency SMS: text "register" to 999.

Full route, GPX download & live conditions:

https://trailrunningplanet.com/routes/england/yorkshire-dales/three-peaks/ingleborough-and-little-ingleborough-from-ingleton

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