Routes up
Yarlside routes: 3 ways to the top
Standard Hiking RouteHiking · 8km · 600 m ascent · ~2h 35m · from Cautley SpoutModerate
The standard hiking route up Yarlside starts at Cautley Spout, it follows a clear path ascending steeply to the summit, offering panoramic views of the surrounding Howgill Fells.
Alternative Hiking Route via Ben EndHiking · 10km · from Low HaygarthModerate
This alternative route begins at Low Haygarth and ascends via Ben End, providing a less direct but scenic approach to the summit of Yarlside.
Scramble Route via Cautley CragScrambling · 7km · from Cautley SpoutGrade 1
This Grade 1 scramble starts at Cautley Spout, it involves a challenging ascent via Cautley Crag, suitable for experienced scramblers.
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Is it safe to climb Yarlside today?
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Yarlside each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 639m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Yarlside each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:03, sunset 16:43
9h 40m of daylight. Golden hour ends 07:56 and starts 15:50. From the summit you see the sun 06:58 to 16:48.
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About Yarlside
Yarlside is 639 m (2,097 ft) high with 209 m of prominence. It is in Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the 33rd highest of the 46 summits Peakify lists in Yorkshire Dales. The nearest summits are Randygill Top (1.5 km), Green Bell (2.9 km) and Wandale Hill (2.0 km).
How high is Yarlside?
Yarlside is 639 metres high with 209 metres of prominence.
Where is Yarlside?
Yarlside is listed in Yorkshire Dales, England.
Are there routes for Yarlside?
Peakify lists 3 routes for Yarlside, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is Standard Hiking Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Yarlside 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 Yarlside?
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.
