Pen-y-ghent

694m
Height
304m
Prominence
SD838733
OS grid ref
Central Pennines
Range

Pen-y-ghent is a 694m summit in England, classified as a Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Hump and Tump. Its topographic prominence of 304m makes it a notably prominent peak in Central Pennines. As a Marilyn, Pen-y-ghent has a topographic prominence of at least 150m, making it a significant standalone summit. There are currently 7 trail running routes on Trail Running Planet that summit Pen-y-ghent, with free GPX downloads available for all of them.

7 routes that summit Pen-y-ghent

Yorkshire Three Peaks CircuitEXPERT
Yorkshire Three Peaks Circuit
41.5km · 1,505m climb · Loop
Three summits, 1,505m of ascent, and a finish back in Horton means that you have definitely earned a drink.
Checked Jun 2026
Yorkshire Three Peaks Extended EXPERT
Yorkshire Three Peaks Extended
43.2km · 1,531m climb · Loop
A big day out on the most recognisable skyline in the Dales — three distinct summits, 1500m of climbing, and a finish that earns its beer.
Checked Jun 2026
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-RibblesdaleVERY HARD
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-Ribblesdale
33.4km · 994m climb · Loop
Two contrasting Dales summits in one long loop, with the lonely moorland of Fountains Fell giving way to the unmistakable stepped profile of Pen-y-ghent.
Checked Jul 2026
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from SettleEXPERT
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Settle
36.8km · 966m climb · Loop
Town-to-summit running at its best, starting from Settle's cobbles and reaching the wild tops of Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent before the long loop home.
Checked Jul 2026
Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-RibblesdaleHARD
Pen-y-ghent from Horton-in-Ribblesdale
9.5km · 459m climb · Loop
A short, punchy mountain loop with a hands-on rocky step near the top, the most accessible of the Yorkshire Three Peaks summits.
Checked Jul 2026
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from MalhamEXPERT
Fountains Fell and Pen-y-ghent from Malham
50.0km · 1,701m climb · Loop
A full 50km day that strings together the cove, the tarn and two major summits, a serious long-distance challenge through the heart of the Dales.
Checked Jul 2026
EXPERT
Fountains Fell, Pen-y-ghent, Malham and Pennine Way from Skipton
87.0km · 2,081m climb · Loop
You string together the greatest hits of the southern Dales in one enormous loop: Gordale Scar, the summit of Pen-y-ghent, Fountains Fell and Malham Tarn, all on foot from Skipton.
Checked Jul 2026