Whernside
Yorkshire's highest peak at 736 metres, with views of the Ribblehead Viaduct and the other Three Peaks along the way up.
Whernside is the highest point in North Yorkshire, a long ridge-like fell. The classic loop starts at the Ribblehead Viaduct and follows the railway north past the Blea Moor tunnel entrance and waterfalls. It then climbs the ridge to the summit and descends by the steep southern path back to the start. The loop is about 13 km and takes 4–5 hours. Along the way you can look down on the viaduct and on Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent. It is the final peak of the Three Peaks Challenge when walked clockwise. The walk is free, and much of the path is paved with stone slabs.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ribblehead Viaduct
- Ingleborough
- White Scar Cave
- Ingleborough Cave
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
- Pen-y-ghent
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Settle–Carlisle Railway