Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2025

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Lake District National Park

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Parking

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2.01 km

Whiteside

Highlight • Natural Monument

Whiteside is a 2,359-foot (707 m) Wainwright in the Lake District National Park. It is connected to Hopegill Head via an airy ridge which is not technical to hike but …

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2.52 km

Whiteside East Top

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The Nuttalls describe the true summit as "Whiteside East Top" and the lower "Wainwright" summit as "Whiteside"

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2.86 km

Gasgale Crags

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Gasgale Crags are the steep, rocky slopes on the southern side of Whiteside marked by a small cairn

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3.34 km

View of Hopegill Head

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Great views towards Whiteside, Grasmoor, Ladyside and Grisedale Pike.

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3.63 km

Views for days! Surrounding peaks include Grisedale Pike, Grasmoor, Whiteside and Ladyside Pike. Hopegill Head can be climbed as part of the Coledale Horseshoe, or (my preference) over Ladyside Pike. …

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3.97 km

Sand Hill Summit

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Sand Hill is often walked over without a second thought en route to Hopegill Head but it offers an excellent view of the ridge towards Whiteside in it's own right.

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4.77 km

Waterfall in Lake District National Park

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5.26 km

Gasgale Gill Falls

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The falls are at the top of the gill but follow this gorgeous valley from top to bottom for great views of the Crags and pools at the bottom.

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8.26 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

2.61 km

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.34 km

2.61 km

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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