Whernside

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3.5 km
Total Distance
426 m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, Whernside is a long whaleback ridge above the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. The usual route passes the viaduct and climbs beside a stream to the summit ridge with its trig point. Views stretch across the Dales and to Morecambe Bay.

Route Map

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate