Whernside: Yorkshire's Highest Peak
We’ll meet at the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and from there we’ll target Yorkshire’s highest peak via its classic route.
Admiring the magnificent viaduct close up first of all, we’ll then follow the famous Settle-Carlisle line a little way across the moor before leaving the ‘tourist path’ and following the Craven Way with views across Dentdale. We then approach our summit via a steady climb up the extended summit ridge and past the beautiful Whernside Tarns on Knoutberry Hill. After a final climb up to the main summit ridge we’ll feel on top of the world (or Yorkshire, at least!) at 736m above sea level, with views across the Dales and down to the viaduct. From here we descend to the valley bottom and through farmland until we pass directly under the viaduct and back to the Station Inn at Ribbleshead for refreshments.
10 miles (16km) with 1800 feet (555m) of ascent and the same in descent.
This route takes in a mixture of terrain including defined but steep and uneven paths, and boggy open moorland so sturdy appropriate footwear must be worn; this is a remote and exposed area so waterproofs and spare warm clothing should be carried at all times.
Admiring the magnificent viaduct close up first of all, we’ll then follow the famous Settle-Carlisle line a little way across the moor before leaving the ‘tourist path’ and following the Craven Way with views across Dentdale. We then approach our summit via a steady climb up the extended summit ridge and past the beautiful Whernside Tarns on Knoutberry Hill. After a final climb up to the main summit ridge we’ll feel on top of the world (or Yorkshire, at least!) at 736m above sea level, with views across the Dales and down to the viaduct. From here we descend to the valley bottom and through farmland until we pass directly under the viaduct and back to the Station Inn at Ribbleshead for refreshments.
10 miles (16km) with 1800 feet (555m) of ascent and the same in descent.
This route takes in a mixture of terrain including defined but steep and uneven paths, and boggy open moorland so sturdy appropriate footwear must be worn; this is a remote and exposed area so waterproofs and spare warm clothing should be carried at all times.