 Crummock Water and Loweswater are brought into view by descending a little to the west.The ridge walk between Whiteside and Hopegill Head is ranked as one of the best in the district with Alfred Wainwright describing it as "“an exhilarating high level traverse”"; there are excellent views down into Gasgale Gill on the southern side.The main route of ascent is from Lanthwaite Green at the north end of Crummock Water ascending heathery slopes over the minor top of Whin Ben before reaching the summit.