Whernside, Yorkshire Dales : Wild Camping Location

Location : Ramtree Moss , Whernside, Yorkshire Dales

This is one of my favourite last-minute camp locations that I only really use when I’m confident its going to be a clear free evening.

It’s a great location in either summer or winter, though be careful driving up to the start point if there is ice/snow on the roads as road up often isn’t gritted.

The hike up is short and sweet, the location offers excellent panoramic views and it’s far from the 3 peaks crowds that plague the eastern side of Whernside. I’ve always has this site entirely to myself, which I love!

OS Map & Route

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Details

Start : SD699 745
Camp : SD711 766
Distance : 4km
Time : 1 hour
Ascent : 230m
Final Altitude :

Features

Magnificent limestone paving and numerous shake-holes

Views

A great view across to Ingleborough in the south east, especially at sunrise.
To the west views across the Lune Valley

Parking

There is a small layby at the start of the route or a few areas further along the road.
You can park overnight in Ingleton and walk up instead (the hike in forms part of the Ingleton Falls Walk route

Notes

Good star visibility on a moonless night over Ingleborough, though there is some light pollution in the far distance.
Not many water sources on the top due to the limestone so bring water up.