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    Hikes/United Kingdom/England/Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Great Whernside Walk

    Difficulty
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    Moderate
    Duration
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    3-4h
    Distance
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    8.7 km
    Elevation
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    485 m
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    Great Whernside Walk

    The Great Whernside Walk is an amazing stroll that incorporates the beauty of the Whernside Peak. The beautiful rolling green hills can be seen across the distance you summit Whernside. You will also be able to explore Hooks Bank.

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    Route Description for Great Whernside Walk

    The Great Whernside Walk is a beautiful stroll that showcases the incredible views surrounding Whernside Peak. Beginning at the car park, you will follow the marked footpath to Sweet Hill and then make your way onto Summiting Whernside Peak. You will then follow the stream as it makes its way to Dowber Gill and explores the rapids and waterfall. There is a cave system below that you can walk along; however, to stay on this path, continue to follow the markers. Next, you will pass by the hostel called Hag Dyke and then walk along Hooks Bank, which will take you down to Kettlewell and back to where you began, as this is a lollipop walk.

    Other Great Walks in Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Check out our trail guides to Malham Tarn, Pen-y-Ghent, Malham Cove, Kisdon Force, Grimwith Reservoir, and the Whernside Walk. Or see all of our Yorkshire Dales walks.

    Getting to the Great Whernside Walk Trailhead

    To get to the Great Whernside Walk from head northeast on Far Lane toward Middle Lane and turn left. Turn left onto Scabbate Gate and then turn left to stay on Scabbate Gate. In 1.1 km, turn right AND IN 1.3 km, arrive at your destination.

    Route Information

    • When to do

      April - September

    • Backcountry Campsites

      No

    • Pets allowed

      Yes

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Lollipop

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