Great Whernside, Mountain summit in Kettlewell with Starbotton, United Kingdom.
The eastern slope of Great Whernside forms the watershed between Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with its peak reaching an elevation of 704 meters.
The name Whernside first appeared in 1214 as Querneside, derived from Old English words meaning a hillside where millstones were sourced.
The mountain features Hag Dyke, a hostel operated by the 1st Ben Rhydding Scout Group, providing accommodation for outdoor enthusiasts.
Visitors can access the summit through two designated public footpaths established in 1997, with the main route starting from Kettlewell village.
The River Nidd originates from Great Whernside's eastern slopes, flowing above Angram Reservoir and through the Yorkshire landscape.
Location: Kettlewell with Starbotton
Location: Stonebeck Up
Location: Conistone with Kilnsey
Elevation above the sea: 704 m
GPS coordinates: 54.16103,-1.99827
Latest update: March 26, 2025 09:49
Mossdale Caverns
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Scar House Reservoir
6.4 km
Buckden Pike
6.4 km
Nidd Aqueduct
6.4 km
Angram Reservoir
4.4 km
St Mary's Church, Conistone
6.7 km
Little Whernside
4.5 km
Meugher
5.5 km
Tor Dike linear earthwork
2.5 km
Hunters Stone
3 km
Church of St Oswald
7.1 km
Church of St Mary
3.5 km
Fox And Hounds Public House
5 km
The Buck Inn
6.8 km
Kettlewell Bridge
3.8 km
Town Foot Bridge
3.7 km
The Old Hall
3.4 km
Buckden Bridge
7.1 km
Kilnsey Old Hall
6.7 km
Low Hall
3.7 km
The Vicarage
3.5 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk
3.7 km
Chapel at Scargill House, including linking passage, staircase and vestry
3.7 km
Medieval wayside cross
6 km
The Green
3.6 km
West Gate Farmhouse With Barn Attached To Right
3.5 km
The King's Head
3.5 km
Buckden Pike memorial
5.6 kmReviews
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