Whernside & Dentdale from Dent
Introduction to Walk 1052
Nat Park - Yorkshire Dales - Three Peaks Country
County/Area - Cumbria & North Yorkshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km
Ascent - 1975 feet / 598 metres
Grade - mod/hard
A Yorkshire Dales walk ascending Whernside from the village of Dent.This interesting approach to Whernside, one of Yorkshire's Big Three, includes varied terrain and does require some route finding ability. The village of Dent is a 'must see' in the area. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Walk Description Map showing start
Maps 
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL2 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY MAP |
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| Ordnance Survey Landranger 98 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
| Anquet OS Landranger 98 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY MAP |
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
Recommended Reading
Walks in Dales Country
A guidebook to 30 hand drawn family walks throughout the Yorkshire Dales. The 30 circular walks take in well-known spots such as Malham and Ingleborough. Routes take between a half to a full day. Also less-frequented, almost secret routes. Graded from easy to strenuous.
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