Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale
2 days · 32.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale is known for
Sections 5–6 of Pennine Way is an official 50 km point-to-point section from Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,175 ft to 7,051 ft over 32.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.4 mi · 48%
- Downhill 14.5 mi · 45%
- Flat 2.4 mi · 8%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale scores 18/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale?
The Pennine Way — Sections 5–6: Ickornshaw to Horton in Ribblesdale climbs roughly 4,846 ft total — about 149 ft per mile, topping out near 2,270 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.