Whernside from Ribblehead

Whernside from Ribblehead

A classic Yorkshire Dales circular hike passing the iconic viaduct to summit Whernside and returning to Ribblehead via Chapel-le-Dale.

By Freshwalks

Date and time

Location

Ribblehead Station

Low Sleights Road Carnforth LA6 3AS United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours 15 minutes

Welcome to Freshwalks. This special Saturday event is part of our own vibrant business community programme and everyone is welcome to join us for a day of hiking and networking in the great outdoors. Feel free to come alone - most Freshwalkers do - and you'll be warmly welcomed or invite a colleague or client along for company.

Route description

Starting at Ribblehead train station, this scenic circular hike begins with a gentle stroll past the impressive Ribblehead Viaduct, offering great photo opportunities. We'll take a short diversion to visit Force Gill Waterfall before the route climbs steadily to the summit of Whernside, the highest of the Yorkshire Three Peaks, rewarding hikers with panoramic views of the Dales. The descent follows a grassy track to Bruntscar, then continues through the quiet village of Chapel-le-Dale where we'll stop for refreshments at the Old Hill Inn. From here, we'll head back beneath limestone scars to the viaduct and Ribblehead station.

Route: Ribblehead - Force Gill Waterfall - Whernside - Chapel-le-Dale - Ribblehead

Distance: 17km

Grade: Hard (more info on grading here)

Max elevation: 737m / Total ascent: 581m

Photo by Illiya Vjestica on Unsplash

Proposed schedule:

10:15 - Meeting, Ribblehead station (for drivers)

10:30 - Walk starts

13:00 - Picnic, Whernside (please bring a packed lunch)

15:00 - Refreshments & toilets stop, The Old Hill Inn, Chapel-le-Dale

16:30 - Walk finishes, The Station Inn

We've reserved a number of tables so we can sit down and enjoy a pre-ordered pub meal before your drive or train journey home.

Walk leader: Michael Di Paola

Meeting location: Ribblehead station, Low Sleights Road, near Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3AS

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Parking: Customer car park at The Station Inn. Additional parking on the B6255 (Low Sleights Road) and at the station.

Public transport: Please take the 08:15 "Yorkshire Dales Explorer" service from Manchester Victoria to arrive in Ribblehead 10:19. The train returns at 18:05 and arrives back in Manchester 20:08.

Toilets: Should be access to a toilet at the visitor centre

Post-walk: The Station Inn, Ribblehead, Low Sleights Rd, Carnforth LA6 3AS

Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash

Frequently asked questions

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

An event pack will be sent out at least 72 hours before the walk. This should answer most things but feel free to email hello@freshwalks.co.uk with any questions you may have. If you've not received the pack by this time, check your email junk or spam and then contact us.

What's the refund policy?

You can self-manage a refund (minus platform fees) with 7 days notice via the Eventbrite app. We'll transfer your place to a similar future event given 24 hours notice.

Can I bring my dog?

Welcome but on leads at all times please.

Organised by

Freshwalks

Freshwalks creates closer business connections and promotes workplace wellbeing to boost resilience, inspire creative thinking and bring balance and perspective to busy working lives. We offer beautifully curated Rambles & Hikes, Gastrowalks, City Walks, Tours & Retreats and Walkshops anywhere in the UK on a private and bespoke basis. And though we offer membership options for individuals and businesses to access our community netwalking programme, everyone is welcome to simply register for any walk or event they choose.

£42 – £60Sep 6 · 10:15 GMT+1