Great Whernside - 9.5 miles with 2,156ft of ascent. Although only the 6th highest point, the vast sprawling fell of Great Whernside is one of the Yorkshire Dales' premier mountain destinations. Views extend to both coasts of England on clear day as well as Buckden Pike, high Dales peaks like Pen-y-ghent and Fountains Fell, and Lakeland mountains.