Whernside

736m
Height
408m
Prominence
SD738815
OS grid ref
Central Pennines
Range

Whernside is a 736m summit in England, classified as a Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, Hump and Tump. Its topographic prominence of 408m makes it a notably prominent peak in Central Pennines. As a Marilyn, Whernside has a topographic prominence of at least 150m, making it a significant standalone summit. There are currently 4 trail running routes on Trail Running Planet that summit Whernside, with free GPX downloads available for all of them.

4 routes that summit Whernside

Yorkshire Three Peaks CircuitEXPERT
Yorkshire Three Peaks Circuit
41.5km · 1,505m climb · Loop
Three summits, 1,505m of ascent, and a finish back in Horton means that you have definitely earned a drink.
Checked Jun 2026
Yorkshire Three Peaks Extended EXPERT
Yorkshire Three Peaks Extended
43.2km · 1,531m climb · Loop
A big day out on the most recognisable skyline in the Dales — three distinct summits, 1500m of climbing, and a finish that earns its beer.
Checked Jun 2026
VERY HARD
Whernside and Ingleborough from Ribblehead
23.8km · 1,000m climb · Loop
Two of the Three Peaks in one shapely loop, beginning and ending at the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct with a railway cafe waiting at the finish.
HARD
Whernside from Ribblehead
13.1km · 457m climb · Loop
The most efficient way to bag the highest of the Three Peaks, a compact loop with a superb ridge and the Ribblehead Viaduct bookending the run.