The Top 11 Peaks around Carlton Town
Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around Carlton Town is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 11
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 Carlton Town 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 Carlton Town for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Buckden Pike summit
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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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Great Whernside Summit
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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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Grinton Moor Climb – Greets Moss Summit
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A nice scenic 'roof of the world' type climb of 2.5 miles at an average of 7%, steepest in the first half. Pub in Grinton to have a brew before …
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Addlebrough Summit and Cairn
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Ok. There is no reason to debate any long whether there is or isn't such a thing as paradise. You have now found it.
Addlebrough is only at 477m (the …
Addlebrough is only at 477m (the …
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Penhill Crags and Beacon
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Penhill Crags are a joy to walk, with slightly shocking (beautiful!) views from up here of the valleys down below. There is a trig point here (526m), Penhill Beacon, and …
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Height of Hazely Summit
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Height of Hazely is a flat top on Carlton Moor. On different maps the actual height of it differs (e.g. 550m or 553m); this is probably because it's difficult to …
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Tor Mere Top
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Tor Mere Top is a flat summit at 617m. A classic grassy walk here, potentially wet and muddy (just the way you like it... maybe). Buckden Pike is next door …
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Wasset Fell Summit and Cairns
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At 491m, Wasset Fell is an amazing summit: you're surrounded by a massive open space here, with heather practically everywhere you look. Pen-y-ghent to the south-west, Wensleydale to the north... …
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Rain Stang Trig Point
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It's Nidderdale, but it sure feels like you were in the actual Dales. The wind-swept, heather-surrounded summit (453m) gives fantastic views, particularly of Little Whernside, but look in any direction and you will be happy.
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Ellerkin Scars Summit
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Ellerkin Scars 520.99m P10 (1709ft)
(Hill ID: 509622) [JNSA 509622]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit
(Hill ID: 509622) [JNSA 509622]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit
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View North of Stake Fell
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Fantastic views from the north side of Stake Fell. (Easy to climb from here, but you would need to step off the path for a few minutes.) Penhill on one side, Addlebrough on another. Total visual bliss!
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