Climb one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a guided scramble to the summit, exposed crag climbing below Pen-y-ghent and an optional Hull Pot abseil descent. This is a big mountain day for ages 12 plus with a paying adult, ideal for indoor climbers ready for exposure and carrying kit.
From Horton in Ribblesdale you climb Pen-y-ghent taking in exciting scramble lines, exposure coaching, and optional roped crag work or a Hull Pot visit when conditions allow. The route blends hill walking with hands-on rock scrambling for a genuine mountain adventure.
As a full mountain day, your guide paces the ascent carefully with regular food stops, route briefings, and open chats about height confidence. You will learn movement over steep limestone and enjoy panoramic vistas across Ribblesdale and the Three Peaks.
The Three Peaks landscape surrounding Horton in Ribblesdale provides a genuine mountain atmosphere with dramatic limestone scarps, dry valleys, and wide open fell views. Instructors choose ascent and scramble lines that match the weather forecast and group experience.
Parking, rail links, and public amenities are located in Horton village. We send detailed parking advice, meet times, and seasonal kit reminders well before you travel so your journey runs smoothly.
Suitable for ages 12 and over with an accompanying adult; you should have good walking fitness and be comfortable carrying a daypack on sustained hill gradients. No technical rock climbing background is required.
Let us know when booking if anyone has joint issues, medical considerations, or apprehension about exposed drops. We choose lines and pacing to keep everyone confident and secure throughout the walk.
Adventure days mix scrambling, climbing and big views with instructors who pace the day to your group.
Small group ratios ensure attentive coaching and high safety standards throughout the mountain journey. Your guide is with you every step of the way, offering advice on footwork, pacing, and local natural history.
Meet at Horton-in-Ribblesdale car park, Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Settle BD24 0HE. Allow extra time for moorland or crag approaches from the car park.
We send final directions, parking details and arrival time before your session.
Active families and groups with participants aged 12 and over who want a big Yorkshire Three Peaks style day with scrambling, optional roped climbing and an abseil near Hull Pot when conditions allow. A paying adult must accompany under-18s.
You need hill fitness for a full mountain day carrying a rucksack. Tell us about joint issues or height confidence when booking so we can tune the scramble lines.
Your fee covers a qualified mountain instructor for the guided route, group safety kit for any roped sections, and coaching on movement, scrambling and abseil technique.
Transport to Horton-in-Ribblesdale, parking, food and personal hill clothing are not included.
We meet at Horton-in-Ribblesdale car park at the published time. Grid references and parking payment guidance are emailed before your date.
Allow extra time for kit checks and the steady walk-in toward Pen y Ghent on moorland paths.
Hill boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, hat and gloves even in summer, plus a head torch and whistle. Carry a full daypack with lunch, snacks and at least two litres of water.
Walking poles are optional. Personal medication and any knee supports should be packed where you can reach them on the move.
Expect a full day on steep moorland with hands-on scrambling sections and exposure on the upper mountain. Fitness matters more than climbing grades.
Your guide paces the group with regular food stops. We can choose gentler lines if weather or confidence requires a shorter summit push.
Mountain weather changes quickly; your guide may alter the route, shorten exposure or postpone roped sections if wind, rain or visibility deteriorates.
If we cancel the day for safety before you travel, we offer reschedule or refund under the policy on this page.
No prior roped climbing is needed for the coached sections. Harnesses and helmets are fitted on the day with clear calls taught before anyone leaves the ground.
Indoor wall experience can help you relax on the abseil, but many guests try outdoor ropework for the first time on this route.
Yes from age 12 when a paying adult is in the group and everyone accepts the pace of a mountain day. Younger children are better suited to shorter family crag sessions.
Share any nervousness about exposure when booking so we can discuss route choices honestly before you commit.
Request your date through Adventuro and we confirm instructor availability, payment and consent forms for any under-18s.
Private group dates can be arranged on enquiry if you need a dedicated guide for one family or team.
Cancellation fees follow the UK course tiers on this page. Mountain days are weather sensitive, so contact us early if you need to move dates.
We will always communicate route changes on the morning of the event when forecasts shift overnight.
We partner with Rewilding Britain to help protect our natural spaces for future adventures.
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About the centre
Settle
Operated by My Expedition Rocks, a partner of adventuro.
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
From £65
