Hi, I did Whernside last year and i noticed someone posting it was " hell on earth walking up there " . I found it a nice walk and not too taxing. I'm not too fussed about doing all three peaks in one day at 73 years old but I did see one guy at the summit that had done two and was on his last legs. To be honest I think I might do the reverse of your walk this spring, up to the peak of Pen-y-ghent. I think it would suit me better it seems a longer walk but a bit more gradual. Coming from Norfolk it's difficult to find hills to train on so the old legs take a hit on the first walk of the day. But hey we only live once.
When I did this in 2020 (vlog on my channel) we tackled Whernside last, and you're right its punishing, that steady gradient up from the viaduct is nothing short of hell on Earth, it seemed endless
I was surprised how well maintained the paths were when I went around. Best wishes to you and your channel. I've put up a fell running comedy on RU-vid if you would care to give it a listen. Best wishes to you and your channel.
Hi Kev, thank you! It depends on the weather and your own body but I take 3 litres minimum on a normal day (plus another 2 litres if leading a group). There is also a refill tap (and snack machines!) in the campsite between Whernside and Ingleborough.
Sorry for the late reply! I carried too much actually - carbs for the start and more snacks (cereal bars, sweets, fruit) towards the end. I try to eat on the go on this one. You probably want to have a decent 'snack' for each peak (and there is often a food van at Ribblehead)
