Whernside, Mountain summit in Yorkshire Dales, England
The long limestone ridge of Whernside extends across the Yorkshire Dales, reaching an elevation of 736 meters at its highest point.
The name Whernside first appeared in written records from 1208 as Querneside, referring to the hillside where millstones were produced.
Whernside forms part of the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, a traditional hiking event that connects three major summits in the region.
Hikers can access the summit through multiple marked trails, with the main path starting from the Ribblehead Viaduct parking area.
From the summit on clear days, visitors can see across multiple counties, including views of Morecambe Bay and Blackpool Tower 40 miles away.
Location: Dent
Location: Ingleton
Location: Thornton in Lonsdale
Elevation above the sea: 736 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 54.22778,-2.40258
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02
Ribblehead Viaduct
2.9 km
Green Hill
3.7 km
Gragareth
5.5 km
Yordas Cave
4 km
Dent Head Viaduct
4.9 km
Arten Gill viaduct
5.8 km
Great Douk Cave
4.5 km
Weathercote Cave
3.9 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Cowgill
5.8 km
Crag Hill
5 km
Church of St Leonard
4.2 km
Sportsmans Inn
5.7 km
Ewegales Bridge
5.7 km
MILESTONE
3.5 km
Milestone
4.6 km
Gibbs Hall
5 km
Milestone (Sedbergh 8) Approximately 200 Metres East Of Broadfield Lane On South Side Of Road
5 km
Boundary Stone
5.6 km
Milestone (Sedbergh 7) Approximately 170 Metres West Of Sundial Cottage
5.3 km
Footbridge Over Thorn Gill (At Ngr 777794)
4.3 km
Milestone (Sedbergh 11) Opposite Small Barn At Studley Garth (Not Included)
5 km
Milestone
3.6 km
Milestone (Sedbergh 10) Approximately 120 Metres South East Of Sportsmans Inn
5.7 km
Milestone
5.3 km
Milestone (Sedbergh 9) On South Side Of Road Approximately 50 Metres South West Of Cowgill Bridge
5.8 km
Milestone
5.9 km
Apron Full of Stones cairn
3.9 km
Milestone, under Raven Scar
6.3 kmReviews
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