The River Nidd rises on the eastern slopes of Great Whernside, above Angram Reservoir.

[1] The upper part of the hill is composed of millstone grit, and there were once quarries on the Wharfedale side.

[3] Following the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 large parts of the fell became open access land.

Hag Dyke, halfway between Kettlewell and the summit, is a hostel run by 1st Ben Rhydding Scout Group in Ilkley.

[6] Tor Dike (situated on the north western flank) is an earthwork with ditch and rampart constructed in the limestone.