Pennine Way Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes an overview of the waking route with views of the Three Peaks of Yorkshire and links to the Ribble Way and Dales. One of the National Trails of England and Wales and part of European Walking Route E2 Way


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Stage 7 Stage 8 Stage 9

Pennine Way Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes 25km / 15miles Linear Walk

part of the Walking on the Web guide to walking in England

Depart	Horton in Ribblesdale
Arrive	Hawes
Total time	5 hrs
Distance	25 km / 15 miles
Altitude change	Descent m Ascent m
Difficulty
Intersecting Routes	Yorkshire Three Peaks Ribble Way Dales Way
Maps	Ordnance Survey Explorer OL10 Yorkshire Dales Southern and Western Area

Stage 8 follows a wide track all the way from Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes and as such requires minor navigational skill. The ascent up to Cold Keld Gate is not difficult either with a gradual incline. There are good views of all three of the Three Peaks of Yorkshire, Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough as well as the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Legend		Grading
	Serviced accommodation		gradual ascents or descents along well defined paths or tracks. Suitable for novice walkers
	Unserviced accommodation		considerable ascents and descents over moderate fell type terrain
	Camp site		strenuous sometimes exposed routes requiring map reading and navigational skills
	Bus route
	Shop for provisions
	Cafe / Restaurant
	Public House
	Mueseum or building of historic interest, Castle
	First Aid / Pharmacy
	Train
	Airport

Pennine Way Stage 8 Horton in Ribblesdale to Hawes

The Pennine Way leaves Horton in Ribblesdale via a walled track to the right of the Lion Inn.

On route to Hawes Ribble Way Dales Way and the Three Peaks of Yorkshire challenge walk.

The Pennine Way continues along the track whilst the Dales Way drops into the valley to the left and Cam House farm. Having past through a gate across the track a gentle ascent leads to tarmac that is followed up to the next gate. This time the footpath sign indicates a left turn. Don't go through the gate! Follow the new track (West Cam Road) taking the right fork at Ten End Pens Ground and descend towards Gayle and Hawes

Pennine Way looking back towards Ingleborough Pennine Way Ingleborough

part of the European Long Distance Walking Route E2

Further Information

Calculating walking distances


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