Ingleton — Ribblehead

Ingrib two
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By Mary Oz on 26 Jun 2024

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12km/7mi

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I have been to the top of Ingleborough before, and while it is great to do, I didn’t feel the need to do it again for a Slow Way. My route is 0.3miles/0.5k shorter and 1080feet/330m less climbing (in either direction). It also crosses underneath the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct

I have been to the top of Ingleborough before, and while it is great to do, I didn’t feel the need to do it again for a Slow Way. My route is 0.3miles/0.5k shorter and 1080feet/330m less climbing (in either direction). It also crosses underneath the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct

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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Not present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Not present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Vegan restaurant (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Not present at time of survey Accommodation < £50 (1)
Not present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Not present at time of survey Free wifi (1)
Not present at time of survey Public phone (1)
Not present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Maybe present Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Not present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

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Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Not present at time of survey Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Not present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Not present at time of survey Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Maybe present Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Maybe present Fords (1)
Not present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Maybe present Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Maybe present Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Maybe present Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

The narrowest part of the path is 15.0cm (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking East 21.0% (1)

The steepest uphill gradient walking West 42.0% (1)

The steepest camber gradient across the path 9.0% (1)

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

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Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Small Labrador-sized dog (0)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

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There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

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There is no data on muddiness

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There is no data on long grass

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Ingleton
Grid Ref SD6958673272
Lat / Lon 54.15437° / -2.46720°
Easting / Northing 369,586E / 473,272N
What3Words honey.hostels.flippers
Ribblehead
Grid Ref SD7636779071
Lat / Lon 54.20683° / -2.36382°
Easting / Northing 376,367E / 479,071N
What3Words jogging.flock.polishing

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review

Mary Oz

26 Jun 2024 Summer
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I started from Ribblehead and was soon walking underneath the fantastic Ribblehead Viaduct. I had a good view of Whernside ahead (I was about to walk along its flank) and Ingleborough fairly close to my left. There were some fields to cross, including a slightly rickety ladder stile, where I also had a view back to Pen-y-ghent, beyond the viaduct. All Three Peaks were visible from here!
After a farmyard there was a well-used footpath through a lovely wild flower meadow. The route was along the Pennine Journey long distance footpath. However, it became a bit wilder and potentially boggy once I passed Ellerbeck. In the warm June weather this was fine in trail shoes, but boots would be recommended in winter or wetter times.
The views all around were great, as I made my way across the sheep moorland, with Ingleborough looming to my left most of the way, and views back to Ribblehead Viaduct for about half the route.
I reached a section where there was a lot of exposed limestone - almost a pavement – and while there are no facilities on this walk, these would work well as seats for a packed lunch. The path through here was a bit unclear, but I could see a notch on the horizon to aim for generally, and the gpx is pretty much what I walked. There were several shake holes and pot holes close to the path; the limestone landscape was fascinating. I wouldn’t recommend walking here in poor visibility or with snow on the ground though.
The path was also stony and uneven in places, and I found to my cost that you need to be careful and sure footed. Just near the highest point, at the end of a long hot day of walking two routes, I lost concentration, and my foot went over into a bit of a hole, and my ankle was sprained. I had to hobble in pain, down the last third of the route. The views down into Ingleton were lovely, as well as very welcome!
I though this was a great route, although I have knocked off a star for the boggy and indistinct bits. The sprained ankle was not the route’s fault though.

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Descent

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