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Walk 1184 - Whernside & Scales Moor from Ribblehead
| Nat Park | Yorkshire Dales | | County/Area | North Yorkshire | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 11.0 miles / 17.9 km | | Ascent | 1750 feet / 530 metres | | Grade | moderate |

Starting from Ribblehead, this Yorkshire Dales walk climbs to the sumnmit of Whernside, one of Yorkshire's 'Big Three'. The route continues over the interesting limestone terrain of Scales Moor for the return leg offering grand views of the landscape in this beautiful part of Yorkshire. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL2 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 98 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1208 - 1.5 miles / 2.4 km away Ingleborough & Park Fell from Chapel-le-Dale Grade - moderate Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km Walk 3032 - 3.8 miles / 6.0 km away Gragareth & Great Coum, from Yordas Cave, near Ingleton Grade - moderate Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 3135 - 4.8 miles / 7.7 km away Dentdale & Bleamoor Grade - moderate Length - 12.5 miles / 20.3 km Walk 1500 - 4.9 miles / 7.8 km away Pen-y-ghent via Horton Scar Grade - moderate Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km Walk 1013 - 4.9 miles / 7.8 km away Pen-y-ghent via Brackenbottom Grade - moderate Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 1121 - 4.9 miles / 7.8 km away Pen-y-ghent & Plover Hill from Horton in Ribblesdale Grade - moderate Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 3233 - 6.3 miles / 10.1 km away Dent & Gawthrop Grade - easy/moderate Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km Walk 1052 - 6.3 miles / 10.1 km away Whernside & Dentdale from Dent Grade - moderate/hard Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km Walk 2796 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away Gaping Gill, Ingleborough & Norber From Clapham Grade - moderate Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km Walk 1248 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away Trow Gill, Ingleborough & Long Scar from Clapham Grade - moderate Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Yorkshire Dales The Yorkshire Dales National Park covers an extensive area, which contains a wide variety of scenic interest. Each Dale ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
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