A Walk from Ingleton

Leader: Tony McDonald

Distance: 10.8 miles

Total Ascent/descent: 2600ft

'A' Party Route Map - click to enlarge

The walk starts in the town centre and commences a steady climb through the town towards Fell End. The route takes a scenic path between White Scars and Ingleborough Common. After around 3 miles, there is a quite challenging ascent to the summit of Ingleborough which is 724mtrs /2375ft above sea level. There is a wonderful view from the summit of Ingleborough. There is also a wonderful place to enjoy lunch on the descent side of Ingleborough.

After lunch the route takes a pleasant stroll along the mountain plateau, there is a short downward section which then turns almost due north and a challenging steep descent (note walking poles recommended if you use them, there is some scrambling on a few parts of the path). After the descent there is a new path across a bog which is now a nature reserve. Around halfway along this section there is a small village Chaple le Dale. There are pretty churches and interesting rocks and scenery. The westward section is through Scales Moor which has interesting limestone rock formations. 

At the end of this section there is an accent along good paths. At Scar end the route follows the famous Swilla Glen which is chargeable at £5-00 per person. Following the traditional route takes in the Breezly and snow falls. The total distance is 10.86 miles and the total accent/decent is 1118 metres.