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Ribblehead Viaduct – Whernside Summit loop from Ribblehead

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

Ingleton

Ribblehead Viaduct – Whernside Summit loop from Ribblehead

Moderate

4.8

(10)

hikers

Ribblehead Viaduct – Whernside Summit loop from Ribblehead

03:37

11.0km

450m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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867 m

Ribblehead Viaduct plaque

Highlight • Monument

stands at the base of the viaduct

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1.01 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

Ribblehead Viaduct is one of Yorkshire's most iconic sights. The viaduct's superb positioning between the Three Peaks makes it a photographer's dream and a delightful place to take in the …

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3.02 km

View of Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic view of the majestic Ribblehead viaduct. Consisting of 24 stone arches that rise 32m above the surrounding moorland, it truly is a feat of engineering.

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4.29 km

View of Ingleborough

Highlight • Viewpoint

The looming bulk of Ingleborough in the background is just a fantastic photo backstop here. It is really an impressive bulk of a mountain from this angle.

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5.19 km

View from Whernside Summit

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views out to the west coast on a clear day....bring wet weather gear, weather can change rapidly

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6.53 km

Whernside Summit

Highlight • Summit

The highest of Yorkshire’s Three Peaks, Whernside offers wonderful views over the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. On a clear day, and with a pair of binoculars, you can even see …

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9.31 km

View of Ingleborough

Highlight • Summit

Lovely views on a clear day

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9.68 km

Ribblehead Railway Station

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

This station is now leased by the Settle and Carlisle Railway Trust, who have completely restored and refurbished it (reopened to public use in 2000). There are resident caretakers, holiday …

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11.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

2.21 km

1.39 km

485 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

2.21 km

1.45 km

1.15 km

1.04 km

118 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

16°C

11°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Ribblehead Viaduct – Whernside Summit loop from Ribblehead

Ribblehead Viaduct plaque

Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Ingleborough

View from Whernside Summit

Whernside Summit

View of Ingleborough

Ribblehead Railway Station

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