Great Whernside and Cam Head
A moderate walk (low hills and fells (below 600m)) in national park Yorkshire Dales in North Yorkshire, England, about 11.20km (6.96 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
502m (1646ft)
Descent
484m (1587ft)
Max. Elevation
700m (2296ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
986m (3233ft)
Start & End
Kettlewell
Distance
11.20km
(6.96mi)
(6.96mi)
Duration
~4:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 02 Oct 2012
This walk starts and finishes in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale. Right on the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales, it's a good day out and Kettlewell is a fine walkers' base, with good pubs and shops. The summits are quite high but easy going, making it a good 'starter' hill for kids.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SD968722
Start the walk in Kettlewell.
OS Grid SD975725
The footpath to Hag Dyke leaves from the northern end of the village.
About 0.69 km (~0.43 miles) from 
OS Grid SD989732
After climbing steeply through the fields, you reach Hag Dyke hostel, high up on the hillside.
About 1.59 km (~0.99 miles) from 
OS Grid SE002738
Cross the boggy land above Hag Dyke to reach the rocky summit of Great Whernside.
About 1.41 km (~0.88 miles) from 
OS Grid SD996752
Follow the summit ridge north to the secondary summit of Whernside.
About 1.46 km (~0.91 miles) from 
OS Grid SD986756
Cross the road at the cattle grid. Take the chance to peek into little-visited Coverdale.
About 1.14 km (~0.71 miles) from 
OS Grid SD969752
Follow the path around the edge of the hill to Cam Head.
About 1.71 km (~1.06 miles) from 
Back to KettlewellOS Grid SD972723
It's a straight path down Cam Pasture back into Kettlewell. Lots to do here, including visiting the village shop and the pubs while you wait for the Dalesbus home.
About 2.85 km (~1.77 miles) from 
