As the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, hiking up Whernside is a popular adventure and one of staggering beauty as the surrounding landscapes are perfectly laid out before you. …

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Dent, South Lakeland, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

40.6km

12:40

1,420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Low Force, Whernside & Ribblehead Viaduct loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

13.3km

04:03

430m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Yordas Cave and Whernside loop from Braida Garth — Yorkshire Dales National Park

17.5km

05:05

470m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Dan Hobson

November 9, 2018

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 Blackpool Tower! Ingleborough, the final frontier for those completing the Three Peaks Challenge, comes into focus as the 2,415-foot (736 m) summit is reached.

Tom

April 25, 2018

Doing the Three Peaks of the Yorkshire Dales on a good clear day is amazing. The sense of achievement when you can see both Pen Y Ghent and Ingleborough in the distance is brilliant. Also, looking out to the west is Morecambe Bay.

Ben

December 3, 2020

If you're new to the Yorkshire Peaks this is your perfect starter peak! Despite being the highest of the three it's probably the easiest with a steadier incline, plus the path is all laid out before you so there's no going wrong.

The way down is steep so a hiking stick might be preferable, especially if the weather is wet/damp.

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