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Pen-y-ghent and Plover Hill

September 26, 2026

An ascent of the Lion of Ribblesdale and moorland bird of the dales.

Arrive: Horton in Ribblesdale 10:30 Depart: Horton in Ribblesdale 16:21

Route: Horton-in-Ribblesdale, Brackenbottom, Pen-y-ghent, Plover Hill, Swarth Gill Gate, Hull Pot, Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

Distance: 10m / 16km

Walk Category: Explorer

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Theme
Full Day Walk
Distance
10m/16km

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