How much do you love the outdoors? A mountain in the Yorkshire Dales offering “scenic, panoramic views” from the top has been revealed among the best in the UK.

Pen-y-ghent, usually climbed alongside Whernside and Ingleborough as part of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks takes around four hours to complete.

The publisher commented on its adventure guide: “With the world’s highest peaks reaching over eight thousand metres, such mountains are a serious – and expensive – challenge, with only the experienced able to attempt them.

“Luckily, the UK offers a blend of challenging as well as more manageable climbs, often with stunning countryside views that can take your breath away (if the incline hasn’t already done that).”

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It added: “To aid you further on your climbing journey, we’ve compiled a list of the best mountains to climb in the UK, helping you to choose the best for you based on location, height, difficulty and natural surroundings.

“Grab your hiking boots, walking poles and your route guide – it’s time to head skywards.”

See all the UK’s top mountains to climb here.

What did The Independent say about Pen-y-ghent?

The publisher wrote: “The lowest of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Pen-y-Ghent only has an elevation of 694 metres but offers scenic, panoramic views over the surrounding Yorkshire Dales.

“The national park features several natural and manmade attractions, including the Aysgarth Falls, Malham Cove and the Ribblehead Viaduct.

“The other two main peaks, Whernside and Ingleborough, are often climbed together as part of the Three Peaks challenge.”

The Independent continued: “Starting from Horton-in-Ribblesdale, the main route takes you gently up Brackenbottom Scar, and then follows the Pennine Way to the summit; on the way back, you can follow the Horton Scar Lane back into town.

“The route is roughly six miles, usually taking between three and four hours to complete.”

Over on Tripadvisor, someone posted a review about their recent “amazing” climb up Pen-y-gent in the Yorkshire Dales.

They shared: “Had the most amazing walk up Pen-y-gent, the weather was fantastic and we decided on the short, steep side to reach the summit ate lunch at the top and had a steady walk back although this way was quite long but beautiful scenery. The dog enjoyed it too. It said it could be done in 2 hours but it took us 4 but we felt a great sense of achievement and relived it through our aches and pains.

Is Pen-y-ghent on your bucket list of mountains to climb?Is Pen-y-ghent on your bucket list of mountains to climb? (Image: Tripadvisor)

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“Can’t wait to do Whernside and Inglebrough next.”

Another put: “A lovely circular walk of about 6 miles from Horton in Ribblesdale. Best way to arrive is by train.

“Good paths and easy route finding all the way, with a tiny bit of easy scrambling. Did this with the family and took about 3 hours for the round. Wonderful views as we had a clear sunny day.”