In reply to Alan Dixon:
I've been using the Y3P as a training walk for this years Fellsman so I've done it a few times this year already. My best time is 7 hours but I did jog down the steep bits of Whernside and Ingleborough
Navigation: is fairly simple. Remember to follow the path straight on over Horton Moor (not signed) when the Penygent path turns left back down to Horton.
Shoes: Camp4s should be good, will give plenty of grip going through the bogs over Horton Moor. I've done the Y3P recently with some Merrel Chameleons (
http://www.merrell.com/UK/en-GB/Product.mvc.aspx/15379M/30020/Mens/Chameleo... which are slightly less substantial than the Camp4s. Comfort is key. Take zinc oxide tape for blisters, don't bother with compeed. Tighten those laces!
Socks: A pair of liner socks and some Sealskinz Waterproof Trekking Socks keep your feet dry even through puddles and shallow bogs and hopefully blister free.
Poles: get two cheap poles and practice your Nordic walking - it's like having rocket boosters! Change the length depending on terrain - longer for downhill, shorter for uphill. Use them to push you along on the flat. Your average speed will go up and your knees/hips will ache less. Don't just do what most people do on the Y3P which is to take their poles for a walk strapped to their sack!
Food: put plenty of snacks (I like apples, malt loaf and squashed flat Golden Syrup cake ) in a rucksack compartment you can reach without having to take it off - this minimises stops. Eat whilst walking slowly. I usually refuel with a pie halfway across Horton Moor and at the top of Whernside to ensure I've got some long burn energy for the next summit.
Water: Take a Camelbak or equivalent and take frequent sips rather than stopping to get a bottle out of your rucksack.
Stopping: Don't stop for a rest, walk slower, espeically uphill. Maintain an even pace. Don't stop to eat food, walk slowly and eat on the go. Walk slowly on good ground when navigating. Just don't stop. Take photos on the move. You can stop for an hour in 5 minute increments far too easily!
When you've done, go to the Crown for a victory beer, pie and chips.
Lastly: the sign part way down from Ingleborough that says "Horton In Ribblesdale 2 3/4 miles" is lying. Do not trust it
Have it!