Three Peaks Walk

Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, United Kingdom

23.5 miles (37.8 km) · 5,272 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Three Peaks Walk is a 23.5-mile loop route in Yorkshire Dales National Park, England, United Kingdom, gaining 5,272 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 4 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.2 miles gaining 1,505 feet at an average 12.8% grade. About 56% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a descent and finishes with a climb.

Route facts

Distance	23.5 mi (37.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,272 ft (1,607 m)
Average gain	225 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	5.3 mi, 1,423 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	60.8%
Runnable	56% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	10.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	32%
Mild uphill	10%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	14%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	19%

Questions about Three Peaks Walk

How much elevation gain does Three Peaks Walk have?

Three Peaks Walk has 5,272 ft (1,607 m) of elevation gain over 23.5 miles (37.8 km). That averages 225 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Three Peaks Walk?

The difficulty score for Three Peaks Walk is 10.7 of 100. That is harder than 72% of routes at a similar distance. About 56% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Three Peaks Walk?

The longest climb on Three Peaks Walk runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 1,423 ft (434 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 60.8%.