The Top 20 Peaks in Yorkshire And The Humber
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Yorkshire And The Humber is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Yorkshire And The Humber for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Yorkshire And The Humber for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Higger Tor
Highlight • Climb
Higger Tor is a distinctive landmark of the Dark Peak. Standing at 1,424 feet (434 m) high, you are afforded spectacular panoramic views from the summit, that stretch over the Burbage Valley and the Iron Age hill fort, Carl Wark.
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Pen-y-Ghent
Highlight • Summit
For those tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks in the traditional counterclockwise direction, Pen-y-Ghent is the first summit you reach. At 2,277 feet (694 m), it's the smallest of the three …
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Ingleborough summit
Highlight • Summit
The Ingleborough summit richly rewards all those who conquer it with a magnificent panoramic view of Whernside, Pen-y-Ghent, Pendle Hill, out into Morecambe Bay and over to the Lakeland hills. …
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Roseberry Topping Summit
Highlight • Summit
Roseberry Topping erupts proudly from the level landscape of the North York Moors; its dramatic shape inspiring many photographers and painters. It’s a relatively challenging, but manageable, hike to the …
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Whernside Summit
Highlight • Summit
The highest of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Whernside offers wonderful views over the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. On a clear day, and with a pair of binoculars, you can even see …
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Stoodley Pike Monument
Highlight • Monument
Stoodley Pike Monument is a stone obelisk monument erected in 1856 to mark the end of the Crimean War. It sits atop a 1,300-foot (396 m) hill and commands attention …
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Black Hill Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Legendary fellwalker Alfred Wainwright described Black Hill as a desolate and hopeless quagmire. Whilst it can be rather bleak here, especially if the weather’s bad, the remote landscape has a …
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Back Tor Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Standing at 1,765 feet (538 m) tall, Back Tor is the highest point on Derwent Edge. As such, you are afforded breathtaking views over the Peak District from this spot. There are some interesting rock formations to explore here, too.
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Carl Wark Iron Age hill fort
Highlight • Historical Site
This awe-inspiring rocky tor boasts the remains of an Iron Age hill fort. There have been many Bronze Age artefacts discovered nearby, so the area could well have been populated …
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Simon's Seat
Highlight • Summit
Brilliant place BUT.... no dogs allowed 🙁
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Carlton Bank Summit Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Carlton Bank is a beautifully-bleak moorland summit which affords breathtaking views.
To the northeast, you can see the distinctively shaped Roseberry Topping. To the east and south, the stunning undulations …
To the northeast, you can see the distinctively shaped Roseberry Topping. To the east and south, the stunning undulations …
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