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Overview

Dales Way to Whernside Manor, Craven Way / Dales High Way, Whernside tarns. Field paths, fell paths, steep descent off Whernside to Broadrake. Linear walk from Dent Station to Ribblehead.

Thursday, 25 September 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
10:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://kendalramblers.weebly.com/

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SD 52102 91241
Nearest postcode:
LA9 7HX
what3words:
held.rush.many
Meeting time:
9:30 am

Kendal Leisure Centre. If you are leaving your car here you will need to display a parking permit in your windscreen. This can be bought at Reception for £3.00. The car sharing costs of £21.60 will be divided between the driver and passengers.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 76600 79001
Nearest postcode:
LA6 3JF
what3words:
flows.playoffs.baseless
Start time:
10:30 am

Ribblehead station to catch the 10.38am train. Train tickets best bought in advance through https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/app

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE