Ingleborough is one of the famous Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Together with Pen-y-ghent and Whernside, this mountainous area is renowned and protected for its special wildlife, flora, geology and spectacular scenery. It is part of the larger Ingleborough Site of Special Scientific Interest. Main habitats: limestone pavement, upland Area: 1014 hectares Features of interest For more information on the history of the area, its wildlife and flora, walks and other activities, visitor access and restrictions, maps, directions and more, see the downloadable brochure on Ingleborough. See the map to find out where you can ride a horse on the reserve. There are also many seasonal highlights to look out for when you visit. Directions Ingleborough NNR is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The OS grid reference for this reserve is: SD 773779 (Colt Park Barn). The Settle-Carlisle railway stations at Ribblehead and Horton in Ribblesdale are within walking distance of the reserve. Dalesbus operates a service in the area throughout the summer, which includes links to the train stations. Ingleborough can be reached by road via the B6255 Ingleton to Hawes road and the B6479 Settle to Ribblehead road. Schools and community groups The reserve offers a variety of outdoor learning opportunities for Key Stage 1 upwards. These range from seeing geologic processes at work in the limestone landscape to visiting abandoned settlements and old lime kilns. Ingleborough NNR has an active volunteer group involved in practical habitat management and estate maintenance work, monitoring of habitats and species and assisting with our outreach work.To learn more about these or to book a school visit, contact the reserve at the address or telephone number below. Contact
Ingleborough NNR
Colt Park Barn
Chapel-le-Dale
Nr. Ingleton
LA6 3JF
Telephone: 01524 242021