Before the off and Steve prepares for action at Horton in Ribblesdale car park. Let's not say too much about setting off in the wrong direction by walking up to the top car park and embarrasssingly having to walk down again in view of all the crowds preparing for their Three Peaks.

We're now on the walk proper and in good spirits talking about the beers and the hangover from Friday evening and the music session we had back at the house watching the Fish DVD filmed at a live gig in Amsterdam. Steve leads the way on our route to Sulber Nick.

Steve reports on his fitness following the first short climb of the walk ands comments on his reservations butb also of his determination to complete the 26 miles.

We have now reached the heart of Sulber Nick and we've been talking politics. Apologies for those of you not in the same political camp as Steve.

A fantastic moment on the walk with tremendous views to a mist laden valley floor to the west with Pendle Hill standing majestically above the mist level.

We're now on the higher ascent of Simon Fell Breast towards the summit of Ingleborough. We're both still in pretty good nick as Steve marches on and upwards.

The toughest part of the climb on the eastern ascent of Ingleborough is the last stepped section. A short and sharp pull up to the top and we'll be there.

Two hours into the walk and Steve approaches the trig point on the summit of Ingleborough. One of the three peaks conquered with two to go. Steve sadly reports this may be his last time on Ingleborough. Sad indeed if true.

The view from Ingleborough fell top towards Ribblehead Viaduct is a spectacular one.

Care is the order of the day on the north face descent of Ingleborough to Humphrey Bottom for it is steep.

Steve makes friends with fellow walkers during our descent and their ascent of Ingleborough. The group of friends were from Keighley and walking for charity raising £2,500 in the process. Very well done.

A lovely section of the walk at Southerscale Scars between Ingleborough and Whernside. Limestone outcrops with trees growing in their shelter are always lovely to walk amidst.

Walking past the famous landmark Old Hill Inn at Chapel Le Dale on the Ingelton to Hawes Road.

I didn't enjoy this part of the walk, the hard climb up the southern flank of Whernside.

Another trig point report from Steve and Steve is pleased to see the climb of Whernside behind us but he is not looking forward to Blea Moor.

On our descent of Whernside there were crowds of people making the climb. We must have passed over 250 people on the descent.

Force Gill waterfall is just about the only pleasant part of Blea Moor.

To relieve the Blea Moor boredom Steve circumnavigates the three peaks in 18 seconds!

I am starting to struggle now on the long section between Ribblehead and Penyghent. However I keep my spirits up on this report.

Ling Gill is a wonderful place and Steve spots a roadsign he has never seen before. Have you seen a roadsign such as this one?

We're now on Horton Moor and Penyghent looms closer. Steve reminds me of a special moment to be had once we're on the summit of his favourite hill.

Still approaching Penyghent and I am really suffering. Despite my report my legs were like lead now and the climb was to prove very tough indeed.

We're finally on the summit of Penyghent the last of our three peaks walk and Steve takes a trowel from his rucksack. So just what excatly is Steve up to?

Curious indeed. Steve uses his trowel to dig a hole on the summit of Penyghent. I though he was going to bury some ashes!

But no, Steve removes his trustly old boots and buries them an his tribute to his favourite hill before he emigrates to New Zealand. What a guy, a true hero!! Next time I'm on the hill I'll pay homage at the mound.

The spectacular descent of the south facing nose of Penyghent which makes it such an inspirational hill. Steve's favourite hill and one of mine too. I have a feeling Steve will be back to climb her in the future.

And so a magnificent walk comes to an end. Steve gives a final report on what he says is his last ever 'Three Peaks' walk on the clockwise route that both Steve and I agree is the hardest. We hope you have enjoyed following our exploits on the walk and we also hope it has inspired some of you to do it yourselves in the future. Thank you.