Routes up
Little Whernside routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 400 m ascent · ~2h 15m · from Scar House ReservoirModerate
This route takes you from Scar House Reservoir up to the summit of Little Whernside, offering scenic views of the surrounding moorland.
Alternative Hiking RouteHiking · 10km · 450 m ascent · ~2h 45m · from Scar House ReservoirModerate
An alternative path that provides a slightly longer trek with a gradual ascent to the summit, suitable for those looking for a bit more of a challenge.
North Ridge ScrambleScrambling · 7km · 420 m ascent · ~2h 5m · from Scar House ReservoirGrade 1
A Grade 1 scramble that follows the north ridge, providing some hands-on rock sections and stunning views.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Little Whernside today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Little Whernside each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 605m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Little Whernside each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
Snowfall and lying snow at the summit over the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:01, sunset 16:41
9h 41m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:53 and starts 15:48. From the summit you see the sun 06:55 to 16:46.
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About Little Whernside
Little Whernside is 605 m (1,985 ft) high with 79 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 44th highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Dead Man's Hill (2.9 km), Great Whernside (4.5 km) and Meugher (7.4 km).
How high is Little Whernside?
Little Whernside is 605 metres high with 79 metres of prominence.
Where is Little Whernside?
Little Whernside is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Little Whernside?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Little Whernside, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Little Whernside today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What weather information is shown for Little Whernside?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
