Name: Yorkshire Three Peaks May 2026
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-03
Location: Yorkshire Three Peaks May 2026

Yorkshire Three Peaks May 2026 content

Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and help fund life-saving cancer research over the bank holiday weekend: Saturday 2 or Sunday 3 May 2026.

Starting in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, this iconic circular walk covers approximately 25 miles through the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales, summiting the legendary peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Along the way, you'll experience some of the most scenic and photographed landscapes in the region.

Enter the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Help fund life-saving research. Take part on Saturday 2 May or Sunday 3 May over the bank holiday in support of Yorkshire Cancer Research.

Participants will set off in groups with our expert guides between 6am and 7am, with most groups completing the challenge in 8 to 12 hours.

Whether you're walking in memory of a loved one or simply want to make a difference, every step supports pioneering cancer research across Yorkshire.

This event has an age restriction of 16+ years.

Need another date or more time to train?

Take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks on 22 August 2026 instead.

Go to the August 2026 event

What to expect on the Yorkshire Three Peaks

Get a taste of the adventure by checking out highlights from previous events. When you sign up, you can look forward to:

A fully guided walk led by experienced and knowledgeable walking guides
A training plan to help you prepare for the challenge
Refuel checkpoints along the route with snacks, drinks, and a hot meal at the finish line
Support from our Events Team every step of the way plus a support vehicle available to take you back to the village hall if you need to withdraw from the walk
A finisher’s medal to celebrate your achievement
A FREE Yorkshire Cancer Research T-shirt sent to you in the post

Join as team

It's now even easier to join as a team - set one up and invite friends whilst you register.

If you need any help or more information, contact our Events Team events@ycr.org.uk

What the day looks like

Your journey begins at the village hall, where you'll meet your experienced walking guides and set off in groups to summit Pen-y-Ghent. After summiting, you’ll descend to the first checkpoint at Ribblehead Viaduct, where the Yorkshire Cancer Research support team will be waiting with snacks and drinks to help you refuel. By this stage you’ll have ticked off 10 miles!
After a short break, you’ll continue to Whernside and cover another 7 miles. Once you reach the summit and descend, you’ll meet the support team again at your final checkpoint, ready with more refreshments and encouragement.
The final stretch of 8 miles takes you up Ingleborough, before descending back to Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Once you return to the village hall, you’ll be welcomed with a hot meal, your finisher’s medal, and a well-earned rest.

Why Yorkshire needs you

In Yorkshire, nearly 600 people receive a cancer diagnosis every week. When you fundraise for Yorkshire Cancer Research, you’re helping to change this.

Your support helps fund pioneering research to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in our region.