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Great Whernside & Kettlewell Dog Walk, Yorkshire Dales

Great Whernside & Kettlewell Dog Walk

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Dog friendly

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The open moorland above Kettlewell gives access to some of the highest Dales country — Great Whernside's summit plateau is all open access land. Dogs run free for miles with Coverdale and Wharfedale stretching in all directions. Kettlewell village below is famously dog-friendly.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterMoorland streams; River Wharfe in Kettlewell
LivestockSheep on lower moorland
MudMoorland boggy year-round
SuitsFit dogs — serious moorland walk
Best timeMay–October

Along the way

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Great Whernside ApproachAt 704m the summit plateau opens up to 360° views across the Dales — Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough, the Pennine ridge and the Yorkshire coast on a clear day.

The route

Distance5 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 18
Climb↑ 114 m
RouteOne way

A 5 km one-way dog walk from Kettlewell, with 114 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 114 m in total

Before you go

FinishA different place from the start: see the map
ParkingKettlewell car park, BD23 5QY
By train or busBus from Skipton (limited)
UnderfootNot accessible

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