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We are the Leeds Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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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

Overview

 We will start from Ribblehead car park and follow the well marked footpath climbing Whernside. There are wonderful views as we climb surpassed only by the 360 degree view from the top. We will then descend towards the Hill Inn, which is steep but there is now a stone "stairway". At the bottom of the hill approximately a mile from the road, we will fork off to our left nd follow the valley through fields and pastures back to the Ribblehead Viaduct. 

Monday, 25 August 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
736m / 2415ft
Type:
circular

Mostly paved or gravelled tracks but occassionally where there is none, it can be wet and muddy.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SD 76209 79453
Nearest postcode:
LA6 3AS
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Start time:
10:30 am

The car park is on Low Sleights Road at the junction with Gauber Road.

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