Whernside Summit – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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Whernside Summit – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

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347

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Whernside Summit – View of the Ribblehead Viaduct loop from Ribblehead

03:38

11.1km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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4.37 km

Whernside Summit

Highlight • Summit

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 …

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4.39 km

Whernside Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Absolutely stunning views from the highest peak in Yorkshire, which ever way you complete will be a challenge

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5.26 km

Greensett Moss Tarn

Highlight • Lake

The result of trapped snow and ice from the ice age created this boggy area with its tarn, which is called Greenest Moss

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7.66 km

Low Force Waterfall (Force Gill)

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you are climbing Whernside, you will not regret following the path alongside Force Gill. Not only will you beat the crowds following the main route, but you also have …

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7.91 km

View of Force Gill (Low Force) Waterfall

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Force Gill waterfall on the Y3P

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8.15 km

Force Gill Aqueduct

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Constructed by the Midland Railway to carry water from Force Gill into Dale Beck across the line below the southern entrance to Blea Moor Tunnel, Force Gill Aqueduct has been …

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9.31 km

Blea Moor Signal Box

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This must be England's most remote signal box! It's situated on the Settle to Carlisle line near Ribblehead. This stretch is one of England's most beautiful railway lines with views …

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10.3 km

View of the Ribblehead Viaduct

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Ribblehead Viaduct is one of Yorkshire's most iconic sights. The viaduct's superb positioning between the Three Peaks makes it a photographer's dream and a delightful place to take in the …

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11.1 km

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Hostel

Way Types & Surfaces

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8.99 km

2.11 km

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8.19 km

2.11 km