Pen-y-ghent is the third highest peak in the Yorkshire Dales, standing at 2,277ft. One look at its name will cause anyone familiar with the language of mountaineering to wonder "what's a Welsh mountain doing in the middle of Yorkshire?". This results from a fairly simple, but fascinating, overlap between modern welsh and the archaic Cumbric language, wherein both "pen" translates to "top".
Pen-y-ghent has a distinctive "nose", which is notorious among hikers for the steepness of its aspect. This makes it a challenging addition, not only to the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, but also the Pennine Way.
Pen-y-ghent Mountain Ornament
This ornament captures the 1.5km area surrounding the peak of Pen-y-ghent. The way its distinctive "nose" juts out into the otherwise gently sloping Yorkshire countryside is captured beautifully, and grants a new appreciation for the panoramic views by which one can expect to be greeted from its peak.
A topographically accurate ornament of Pen-y-ghent, crafted out of sandstone material with a matte varnish finish, presented on an inscribed oak display base.
Ornament Dimensions:
8.5cm x 9.5cm x 1.5cm