The Top 20 Peaks in Craven
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Craven 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 Craven 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 Craven for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
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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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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Simon's Seat
Highlight • Summit
Brilliant place BUT.... no dogs allowed 🙁
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Buckden Pike Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is one of the highest hills in the Yorkshire Dales (702m) and well-worth the effort of climbing it. With its grassy plateau, it offers fantastic views in all directions. …
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Sharp Haw Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
Sharp Haw is a 1,171-foot (357 m) hill that sits along the Dales High Way long-distance hiking trail through the Yorkshire Dales. The hill just sneaks into the southernmost part …
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Great Whernside Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
A gorgeous and stunning hill, at 704m (don't confuse it with Whernside, which is in a completely different location 27km away!).
The name Whernside (from Querneside in Old English), first …
The name Whernside (from Querneside in Old English), first …
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Fountains Fell Summit Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
Lying a few hundred meters south of the Pennine Way trail, the true summit of Fountains Fell is at 668m. There are great views south across Malham or northwest towards …
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Little Ingleborough Summit Cairn
Highlight • Viewpoint
Little Ingleborough is the high point on Ingleborough's southern spur. It is often ascended on the routes up from Newby and Clapham and rewards you with a fine view of …
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Park Fell Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
A fabulous top at 563m. The hill is north-east of Ingleborough, and is a typically quieter, secret way to climb it than the more popular routes from Clapham and Ingleton. There are fantastic views of Whernside from here.
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