Whernside
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| Whernside | |
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 Whernside ridge seen from Blea Moor |
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| Elevation | 736 m (2416 ft) |
| Location | Yorkshire Dales, England |
| Prominence | 408 m |
| Topo map | OS Landranger 98 |
| OS grid reference | SD738814 |
| Listing | Marilyn, Hewitt, County Top, Nuttall |
Whernside is a mountain in the Yorkshire Dales. It is the highest point in North Yorkshire — though the summit lies on the border with Cumbria — and one of the so-called Three Peaks, the other two being Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent.
In shape Whernside forms a long ridge, running roughly north–south. The most usual route of ascent is from the south, starting near the small village of Bruntscar. The summit may also be approached from the north. If climbed as part of the Three Peaks Challenge (which is normally done anti-clockwise) Whernside will be climbed from the north, with the southern route used for descent.
Whernside lies about two miles (approx. 3 km) northwest of Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle–Carlisle Railway.
Whernside is sometimes confused with the lower hills of Great Whernside and Little Whernside, which are located some miles to the east. The word "Whern" is believed to refer to querns (millstones).
