Ingleton via Crina Bottom up Ingleborough: route map, distance and time
723 m · Yorkshire Dales
Ingleborough is the flat-topped Yorkshire Dales mountain above Ingleton and Clapham, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with limestone pavements and Gaping Gill on its flanks.
A walled track leads out of Ingleton and a path climbs past Crina Bottom up the steep south-west slope.
Ingleton via Crina Bottom at a glance
| Distance | 5.9 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 593 m |
| Time up | 2h 10m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 20m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Ingleton |
| Start grid reference | SD 695 732 |
| Summit grid reference | SD 741 745 |
Ingleton via Crina Bottom map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Wheatsheaf Hotel0.1 km
- Craven Heifer0.4 km
- Ingleboro Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Crafty Cat Coffee0.0 km
- Inglesport0.1 km
- The Village Kitchen0.1 km
- Public toilets0.1 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Public toilets0.3 km
- Meadow Falls0.9 km
- Moorgarth Farm Campsite1.5 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Ingleton via Crina Bottom takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 45m | 2h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 10m | 3h 20m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 40m | 4h 10m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:43, sunset 18:05. Start by 13:45 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:45, sunset 18:03. Start by 13:43 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 20m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Ingleborough summit weather for this route
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Marginal Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 26 mph gusting 32 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:43, sunset 18:05.
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Marginal Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Slight rain, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 39 mph gusting 48 mph, 39% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:45, sunset 18:03.
Best day of the next seven for Ingleton via Crina Bottom: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 32 mph and a 0% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Ingleborough forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Ingleborough?
Before you go, also check: MWIS Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -3°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- A windproof layer, and poles for balance in gusts to 32 mph.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Ingleborough
Ingleborough is the flat-topped Yorkshire Dales mountain above Ingleton and Clapham, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, with limestone pavements and Gaping Gill on its flanks. More about Ingleborough, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Simon Fell (649 m), 1.5 km north-east
Challenges that include Ingleborough
Other routes up Ingleborough
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapham via Gaping Gill | 8.1 km one way | 570 m | 2h 35m | Moderate |
| Chapel-le-Dale | 6.5 km one way | 515 m | 2h 10m | Moderate |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SD 695 732, the summit at SD 741 745), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Ingleton via Crina Bottom: questions and answers
How far is Ingleton via Crina Bottom?
Ingleton via Crina Bottom is 5.9 km one way to the summit of Ingleborough, with 593 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.8 km.
How long does Ingleton via Crina Bottom take?
About 2h 10m to the summit of Ingleborough and 3h 20m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 4h 10m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Ingleton via Crina Bottom?
Ingleton via Crina Bottom starts from Ingleton. The grid reference is SD 695 732.
Is Ingleton via Crina Bottom suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Ingleton via Crina Bottom today?
By 13:45 at the latest. Sunset on Ingleborough today is 18:05, Ingleton via Crina Bottom takes about 3h 20m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Ingleton via Crina Bottom?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).