The Top 16 Peaks around Long Preston
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Long Preston is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 16
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 around Long Preston 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 around Long Preston for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Sheriff Hill
Highlight • Natural
Heading from the ascent and summit you’ll soon find yourself in the middle of more fields that look seemingly untouched, save for the traditional dry-stone walls. Reaching the signpost, follow …
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Sugar Loaf Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Sugar Loaf Hill (366m) is a lovely green, grassy hill near the town of Settle. No trig point, so just drop your bag onto the grass, and enjoy the views! …
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Weets Top Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
This hill is easily accessible from Malham, but feels a million miles away. Once up here you can walk for miles on moorland paths without seeing another person while looking …
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Smearsett Scar Trig Point
Highlight • Climb
It's a wonderful place, Smearsett Scar. There are terrific views of upper Ribblesdale from up here, with Fountains Fell beyond, but most of all, I would say, the phenomenal silhouette of Pen-y-ghent.
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Warrendale Knotts Trig Point
Highlight • Climb
It's really worth the sometimes steep and rough hike to the top of Warrendale Knotts for the superb views over the spectacular local limestone formations, as well as the far ranging views to the Three Peaks
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Haw Crag Summit and Quarry
Highlight • Structure
This hill is only at 206m, but the views of the Dales from here are fabulous and extensive. On its southern side, there is a disused grassed-over quarry thrown in …
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View of Pen-y-ghent
Highlight • Viewpoint
A stunning view of my favourite of the Yorkshire 3 Peaks - Pen-y-ghent - from the Dales High Way trail. The profile of this brilliant mountain from this angle is so beautiful.
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Great Close Hill Iron Age Fort and View of Malham Tarn
Highlight • Historical Site
A quick climb from the waterfront track gets you to the top of this hill with amazing views across Malham Tarn and the Dales beyond. And there's an iron age fort at the top too!
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Hunter Bark Trig Point
Highlight • Summit
Situated roughly halfway between Long Preston and Settle, the unusually named Hunter Bark (315m) is a hill scarred by some quarry workings. Grassy hills and some rather pretty heather from …
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Pikedaw Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Although it's not the highest point in the area, Pikedaw Hill offers the very best views over Malhamdale and is a really worthwhile objective. Although it's a little way from …
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Whelp Stone Crag Trig Point
Highlight • Natural Monument
Whelp Stone Crag is the highest point of Gisburn Forest in the Forest of Bowland. Although care must be taken, especially in wet conditions, the views across the Ribble Valley …
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