Providence Pot and Great Whernside loop from Kettlewell — Yorkshire Dales National Park
Providence Pot and Great Whernside loop from Kettlewell — Yorkshire Dales National Park
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Providence Pot and Great Whernside loop from Kettlewell — Yorkshire Dales National Park
03:05
9.12km
480m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 12, 2024
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Start point
Parking
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2.93 km
Providence Pot Lead Mine Ruins
Highlight • Structure
The highest time of productivity of this mine was in the early 19th century, but it did close in 1874.
An unusual spot, surrounded by the glorious hills.
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4.87 km
Great Whernside Summit
Highlight • Viewpoint
The name Whernside (from Querneside in Old English), first recorded in 1214, means "hillside where millstones are found". The word "Great" was added in the 18th century to distinguish it from Little Whernside.
Fantastic views from the summit and the rocks and the trig point offer a nice place to lean against.
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6.40 km
Hag Dyke Hostel
Highlight • Historical Site
The building is quite old. It was originally a farmhouse and occupied at least as far back as 1730. The kitchen area in the house is the oldest. At 1,525 feet, the house is believed to be in the highest position of all the houses in what used to be West Riding.
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9.12 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.57 km
971 m
512 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.20 km
1.48 km
372 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
Great Whernside, from Kettlewell — Yorkshire Dales National Park A lovely hike up to the summit of Great Whernside from picturesque Kettlewell village. What a cracking peak to do on a nice sunny day. The walk up from the picturesque village of Kettlewell is scenic and not that long a journey, about four and a half kilometres each way. Not a jagged peak of any kind, just a nice rolling hill, topped with the obligatory good old-fashioned trig point. At 704 metres, it is easily a UK-designated Nuttall. A 9-kilometre hike with 500 metres of acent was done in 2 hours, 45 minutes. Then there was another visit to Hellgill waterfall for some nice sunny day photos. Parking: Good car park with toilets at the start point (but busy on the weekend). Route Description: A bit of road, but mainly good quality tracks and paths, a bit boggy on the higher points maybe. Good scenic views. Route Statistics: 9 kilometres with 500m of height gain done in 2 hours 45 minutes.